Family Pictures

Some of our family pictures taken in New Orleans...where it all began.

(taken May '07 by Miranda Dickens)

Story Time

Here's some pics of Mom and the babe having a little story time.

Tailgate for Texas Tech

Nicole was working, but Avery and I managed to make an appearance at the tailgate of Rice v. Texas Tech. Here are a few shots

Don't mind the middle finger, we were having a good time.














A perfect daddy-daughter pic, but it was later pointed out that sporting a Jagermeister shirt might not have been the best way to go.














Avery working the crowd.














Avery getting tired of the crowd.














We left around halftime of the game after putting in a solid hour at the tailgate. I've officially passed the torch, as this is how I used look after a tailgate, as well.

Feeling better now.

Feeling a little better the last day or two. She still has the runny nose going, but she's sleeping better and getting back to her happy self.

Bath Time with T-Mandy

This was taken over Labor Day, 2007. It's very cute... for now.

First Ear Infection

Avery has been a remarkably healthy little girl who sleeps through the night way too well. We count our blessings for this, but we also know that all kids have their ailments, and Avery will be no exception. After a night of coughing, crying, and feeling a little warmer than usual, we went to the doctor today and found out the culprit was an ear infection. Nicole claims to have had many ear infections when she was little, so I'm blaming her. Ear infections ARE hereditary, right?


If you're old enough to get sick, you're old enough for chocolate.

Some recent pictures, taken in July

Avery's 1st Quote

"Well, are we going or not? Don't just strap me in to take a picture. Seriously, let's get the show on the road."

- Avery, March 2007

Learning to slobber

No better canvas than an Aunt, who clearly seems very displeased by the act.

Picture taken February 19, '07.

How did the fight turn out?

Jan. '07
...You don't mess with the next Jackie Chan!

I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson

"...if you hit him with a bat! Ha ha ha." - Lawrence the Barber

Avery primping for her first sanctioned boxing match. Please note the intimidating bear shoes. ROAR!!!

Picture taken January 30, '07.

Trivia Time

Question: Who dressed Avery this morning?

Clues:
1. The sneaker shoes.
2. The lazy job of snapping only one button on her onesy.

Answer: Not Mommy

Picture taken January 25th, '07.

Working our way to the present

Avery's first bottle. This was in early December, about a month old.

1st Video

This is just a test run of some early Avery video.

Some of Avery's 1st's

(Jeff and Avery)
The cap looks too small I know. It's not b/c she's got a big head, it's an ice cream bowl made to look a baseball cap.

Avery and Tessy

1st July 4th GO USA!!!

1st Rice baseball game

first Father's Day/Astro's game

first Thanksgiving

First Week

Move over Stewie, I'm home.