Journaling: Here is my little girl pulling up and standing on her own at 9 months! Oh, how exciting it has been to witness the milestones of my first born child. Credits: Kim De Smet: Grab Bag Goodies! Made especially for NSD Ah! Designs: Spiced Rum Kit (ribbon recolored) Lauren...

Journaling: Avery, the only thing your mama loves more than a new pair of shoes, is getting a pair for her little girl! You have a lot of sweet mary janes, an adorable pair of lime green Crocs, boots, and for Christmas Auntie Celine gave you your first pair of sneakers. I...

Journaling: We had such a great time spending a lazy Saturday afternoon in Coronado. You just love the beach, and spent your time there running in the sand, pointing at seagulls and boats, and watching the waves. Daddy and I have always loved going to the beach, but it is so much more...

Journaling: Well, I have to admit that I didnt love nursing you that much when you were first born. We had a rough beginning, but Avery, I have come to cherish our special nursing moments. Now that you are an active toddler, nursing is one of the only times during the day when I get to hold...

Love this! Very creative, and I love how you used the ribbons to hang the boxes.

Journaling: I love taking you to ---- Park. Not only is it within perfect walking distance of our house, but it also has plenty of room for you to run free and explore. The perfect park for my new walker to stretch her legs! Credits: Kim De Smet's kit Shout at FPD Debra Tope: thrift...

Journaling: We became a family on the day you were born, Avery. Your first bath was one of our first family projects. Credits: Almost Everything is from the New Loving Family Collaboration at FPD Debra Tope: thrift shop frames volume 2 Lauren Reid: wonky templates 1, kinda trashy...

Journaling: Avery, during the first months of your life Mommy and Daddy had to adjust to getting less sleep. I napped with you during the day, but poor Daddy was busy at work. Sometimes he tried to sneak in some extra zzzs with you on the weekend. I couldnt help but smile when I found the two of...

I had so much fun with this challenge! Journaling: Avery, 2007 was a year I will never forget. You have grown up so much since the tiny, six pound baby I carried out of the hospital. It has been such a rewarding experience to watch you learn about the world around you and to witness your...