Sleeping Avery

Avery fell asleep on the couch this afternoon just like this. It was so sweet just to see her laying there like an angel. (She scratched her face with her long fingernails that I have already cut once.)




She woke up and didn't like her picture being taken anymore ... she wanted to eat instead!

Avery: One week old

Caden's big air

Tim took the boys out on the lake with the the Rossi's and Crawford's on August 23rd. Aunt Jana and Uncle Anthony went too. Aunt Jana taped this video of Caden out on the tube -- getting some big air courtesy of Chris Rossi.

Surprise!!

We had a big surprise this weekend. Our little girl, who we named Avery Gale Doll, decided to join our family earlier than we expected. She was born 2 1/2 weeks early. She was born Friday, August 29th at 10:26 p.m. She weighed in at 6 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. I want to write down the whole birth story but for now I will just add a ton of pictures so everyone can see our sweet new LITTLE baby girl.

Just home from the hospital. We didn't take the kids to the hospital so they were VERY excited to see their baby sister. They were waiting for us outside at Tim's parents house after church. They were jumping up and down when we started driving down the street towards their house.

Caden & Avery
Miles holding Avery. For anyone who knows Miles refused to hold Caden or Alexandra so this is a huge moment.
Caden, Miles & Avery

Our 4 kids. It's a blurry picture but it is the only one that I have of all 4 of them together.
First bath at home.
Alexandra didn't want to feel left out. So she got to take one in the sink too.
Avery's eyes opened!
Big sister admiring her little sister.
Avery: Monday September 1st. 3 days old.
Avery & Brittany. Tuesday September 2nd. 4 days old.


Did I mention she has long skinny feet and long skinny toes?

The day has finally arrived!!!

No, the baby hasn't arrived ... I've got approximately 3 more weeks for that big arrival.

The big day is that Miles and Caden started school today!!

Miles is starting 3rd Grade. He has Ms. Key this year. His friends Brock and Zack are in his class this year.Caden is starting Kindergarten. He is more that ready to go! His teacher is Ms. "Z". Miles also had her for kindergarten. His good friend Logan is in his class. He also knows a few other kids in his class that were in preschool with him. He said his first day was good. He colored, wrote his name and he "really likes the playground."
The pictures aren't the best. We were in a little bit of a hurry this morning getting out the door. Tim and the boys walked to school this morning. I stayed home with the sleeping Alexandra and Sophie. I can't believe how big my boys are getting.

A quick update ...

We moved this weekend. We started Friday night and finished moving everything over on Saturday . Now we are trying to decide where to put all of our furniture and extra "stuff." The kitchen isn't quite finished yet but should be by this week. School starts next week (YAY!) and the baby is due in 30 days. I had a Dr. appointment a week ago and they asked me if I was getting everything ready for the baby. I just laughed at them. Right now I'm taking it one day at a time.

Bowling with Alexandra

"First you gotta pick the right ball"

"Then you pick up the ball and get ready ... don't pinch your fingers"

"Then you roll it down the middle of the lane"

"STRIKE ... This is a piece of cake."

"I love my dad, he is my favorite! Thanks for taking me bowling dad!"

Tim and Aunt Suzi took the kids bowling while we were in Utah.They went to Fat Cats down in Provo. (I wasn't feeling great that day, and decided that I shouldn't be bowling at 7 1/2 months pregnant so I stayed and hung out with my mom for the day.) Suzi took some great pictures that I thought were adorable of Alexandra attempting to bowl.

Kitchen Update

Some of you are wondering if/when we are going to ever move. (I'm starting to wonder the same thing...) We are remodeling the kitchen before we move in.

This is what the kitchen looked like on Monday (8/4/08):

This is what the kitchen looked like on Tuesday (8/5/08):

This is what the kitchen looked like on Wednesday (8/6/08):

This is what the kitchen looked like on Thursday -- Tonight (8/7/08):

It is coming together nicely. Tomorrow a template is being made for the new countertops. YAY!

My baby brother got married!!

The main reason we went to Utah this summer was because Parker & Ali got married in the Salt Lake Temple on August 1st. (Of course we played and visited with family while we were there -- that's anonter post) We are so happy for Parker! And Ali is a sweetheart and is already like a sister because we have known her for years. (She waited for Parker while he was on his mission.) The sealing was beautiful and one of the best I have ever been to. Their reception was at Thanksgiving Point. It was nice area. The best part was we didn't have to do any set-up or clean-up. The kids enjoyed being able to run around outside during the reception. One of the best part's was that we didn't have to take a lot of "family pictures" with the bride and groom that day with the photographer. (I think that is what Tim enjoyed the most, along with not having to wear a tux in the 100 degree heat). It turned out to be a very beautiful and relaxing day.

Here is my dad with Miles and Caden waiting for Parker & Ali to come out of the temple ... I love thier faces ... Classic!

Parker is so happy!

What a cute (and goofy) couple!
Redding Family at Thanksgiving Point.

Me, Parker and My sister, Brianne!

Some of my favorite pictures from the wedding