avaree is SIX

mrs. mccartney & avaree

we lucked out by getting mrs. mccartney as a teacher.

she came out of retirement to teach avaree's class

and she is the best!

small world~ she taught jason's lil sis (sarah, who is 18 now) in kindergarten.

sharing treats with her class

on her birthday she chose to have a tea party


we served sandwiches, pretzels, fruit & dip,
chocolate milk or pink lemonade

nothing bundt cakes

sydney, sage, aspen, maren, avaree, aubriel, bentley & breanna
we made the crowns.

painted fingernails

party favors

it was a beautiful day.

avaree played with her new polly pocket in her swimsuit

and ate a lollipop.

then we went to her favorite restaraunt as a family for dinner.

Noodles & Co.

the mac & cheese is the best!

we also had our traditional family dinner.

she chose tuna casserole & peas.

she was spoiled.

it was fun.

Our lives changed forever when Avaree was born.

She brings so much light, happiness, and silliness to our family.

She has a strong personality and likes to be in charge.

The other day, someone said to me,

"she is rare. there is no other 6 yr old that thinks the way she is does. she is truly amazing!"

and it is so TRUE!

WE LOVE YOU, AV!

Happy Birthday!

still warm

we went on a fall family hike.
(trying to enjoy the outdoors before it gets too cold)
i thought it was going to be chilly but it was still HOT.
the leaves have started changing.
we found a perfect spot for picnicing.

farmers market

i picked up some fresh fruit.

we tasted a lot of samples.

the kids played in that cool water toy.

(even though it was chilly out, especially when wet)

playing in the rain

kindergarten, BUS, & preschool

aubriel, avaree, maren, & ruby

walking to class

WOW!

school has started.

they were both very ready for their big endeavors...

prek, kindergarten, and riding the bus!

(little tear from mom)