No Babysitter, No Problem

When you can't find a babysitter, there are always other options.














Avery was not too sure about this method of parenting...














...but she understands that it's for the best.














This box looks a little more fun, but it's not a trustworthy babysitter



















No need to google it, I've added the links here for your convenience:

Here you go and Here's another good one

Hanging out with my cousin Abram

This past weekend some family from Baton Rouge came to Houston. We spent Saturday afternoon enjoying all the goodies that the Greek Festival had to offer. Avery was in heaven with her piece of bread, while Abram refused his adoring fans.

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