This past weekend we went up to North Conway to celebrate Cassie and Adam's wedding. It was so nice to see family and friends, and for a lot of out-of-towners it was their first time meeting Avery. She had a wonderful time getting to know our closest friends and family. Sammie and Shane flew in from Texas and it was Uncle Shane's first time meeting Avery. She got to spend some time with them and her Great-Grammy before heading up north. It was a scorcher the first couple of days we were up there. We spent some time in the pool and taking walks around the area. She loved splashing in the water with daddy and it proved to be a nice refreshing way to expend some energy. Even with the new environment and crazy schedule, Avery was still doing well sleeping through the night and taking her naps during the day (although due to her need to be in the know, sometimes convincing her to nap was difficult). The day of the wedding it was raining, but luckily for the big moment the rain stopped and we were able to have the ceremony outside. It ended up working out great because the rain actually made the air cool and comfortable. Avery was the flower girl and as you can imagine, she was adorable. I got to walk her down the aisle and it was a very special moment for me. Now as most parents know, trying to time the meals and naps of an 11 week old around a big event is damn near impossible. We are all on Avery's time, don't you know? Somehow it all worked out. I was able to feed her before we left for the ceremony and got her all dolled up and in the car seat. Like magic, the car ride over to the ceremony allowed her to fall asleep. I figured a sleeping flower girl was better than a crying one. However, when I went to go take her out of the car seat to get in line with the girls, she woke up. Well, shit. So I started doing the mom dance (bouncy, bouncy) and got her cute little headband on. Attempted the adorable sandals that went with the dress and she wasn't having it. Forget the sandals! Barefoot in a summer dress is in style anyway, right? Well much to my delight, Avery and I walked down the aisle without a cry or whimper. I thought I was going to have to do the mom dance down the aisle instead of a normal walk but we walked down no problem! She sat in the audience with her new bestie, Mindy. I had warned Mindy that she would most likely need to be bounced standing up because that's usually what Avery demands. We went through all of the possible scenarios; had a stroller ready and everything. She sat perfectly content in Mindy's lap the whole ceremony. Proud mama moment right there! She didn't even fuss during photos afterwards. She ate at the cocktail hour (she was eyeballing the hor d'ovuvres and mixed drinks, but settled with her bottle anyway) then she fell asleep. Well she slept through dinner and half of the dancing. A bomb could go off and this girl wouldn't wake up. I couldn't believe how long she slept with the loud music. She finally woke up and again, expected her to fuss because it was loud or because she had a long day. But no. She was out on that dance floor being passed around. Everyone wanted a dance with the flower girl. I was so proud of her and we had so much fun. She even shared a dance with her friend Robbie Napoli! She was such a trooper and I am so happy she was asked to be a part of Cassie and Adam's special day. Avery also went on her first train ride and loved it. We were so blessed she was able to spend time with friends and family who live far away and I am so glad she had a great weekend.
Now back to reality. Tomorrow she turns 12 weeks old. Tomorrow is also my first day back at work. She is also rolling around a lot more now and I am pretty sure she is beginning to teethe. Slow down, Avery!! Time is flying by way too fast.
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