Avery's Photo shoot

I took my 6 day old newborn to get some photos
made at Amy Martin Photography. I wanted to
do something like these for Aaron but waited
to long and he was too awake. I didnt want to
miss my chance this time around. I think they
turned out so beautiful!

The photographer kept her alseep by using
a blow dryer--- how funny!

This one is probably just

how she was in the womb!

Blog Re-design

I hope ya'll enjoy the new look to the blog.
Since the addition of our new little girl Avery
I thought we needed some freshing up of the
blog-- plus I have way more time on my hands
since she sleeps ALOT!

Enjoy!

-Abby

Such A good BIG brother!

Aaron is adjusting well to his role as big
brother. He likes to pick out all her clothes
and likes to get the diapers when she needs
to be changed.

Sleepy Sleepy Baby

She likes to sleep on her side

First few moments at home

Heading home from the hospital

Avery wore the dress that I went home from
the hospital in 30 years ago. My mom would
have loved that we put her in that outfit.


Daddy dressing Avery for the ride home


All decked out-- the bear booties
are from our trip to Italy.


Rough looking picture of Mommy

Our Baby Girl's Arrival

Scenes while in labor

Everyone in the waiting room


Aunt Hollie watching a movie with Aaron

Aunt Hollie let Aaron watch a movie on

her phone

This is what I was doing-- but thankfully

all drugged up and happy!

It's A Baby Sister!

We are very pleased to announce the birth of

Avery Ann Gaines on July 20th at 9:56pm.

She weighed in at 6lbs 1oz.

Shower at work

The bank threw us a baby shower last week and
Aaron came to help open all the gifts. He was
the highlight of the party! Even though the gifts
weren't for him--- he didnt seem to care!

Happy 4th of July!

Aaron and Daddy hung a new
flag outside this 4th of July.

Weekend Trip to see Uncle Topher

On a spur of the moment decision we decided
to go with Gram and Paw Paw to meet Uncle
Christopher in Jackson, MS. Aaron was very
excited about seeing uncle Topher and staying
at a hotel for the weekend. For anyone concerned
about me traveling at 37 weeks pregnant... I did
google the hospitals in the area!


Here are the boys taking a photo to show Leah
that we were with Christopher


Jumping on the bed in the hotel room

While in Jackson we visited a great

playground. It was huge! We will have

to make another trip to Jackson b/c

I didnt realize all the fun stuff they have

to offer.

Cushaw Harvest

Paw Paw and Gram grew a great crop of
cushaw this year and the boys were on hand to
help with the harvest. As seen below even
Brooklyn joined in on the fun.

Paw Paw being silly!

Cushaw BIG and small