No stress Par-Tay

I vowed for no more parties. I wanted to enjoy my kiddos bdays, not stress out in hostess mode and run around preparing for a party.  My parents and the in-laws were not satisfied with this excuse from me (darn it). So we compromised. 

We threw Avery the perfect little family pizza party. Cousins, Capri Suns and cupcakes. I'm so happy we decided to it.  Avery squealed at the sight of the bounce house and was so excited when her cousins walked through the door. And was even more excited when the neighborhood kids came to join in on the fun. 

It is such a blessing to have your children grow up surrounded by people who love them. 

Avery is one loved little girl. 

And we have fantastic neighbors. 

I'm one lucky lady. Love my boys. 

Tomorrow she's 3

I can't believe my little girl is turning three. I can't believe that it has already been three years of getting to hug her, kiss her and love her. It truly has flown by and it thrills me and swells my heart to watch her grow. 

My little girl is tall, 40". The next trip to Disneyland we will hit an entire new set of rides. And she will go for it! Avery is tough, seriously no one is going to mess with her. She is in no way a mama bear to her little brother but she will run to defend him if she feels he's being mistreated at the park. She stands up for herself, tells us what she wants and tests every limit. I can't give an inch, if I do I'm screwed. 

Avery Gabat has gumption. I love it. A quality that clearly comes from her father. 

Gumption+shy+stubborn+silly= Avery

One very cool little girl

Love you A

First swim lesson

Avery had her first swim lesson today. It was so cute! I'm so proud of her, she listened, followed instruction and said thank you. My little munchkin is growing up fast.