Avery Lynn has had a busy few weeks!!!  Her Ciocia Marta came to visit for 3 nights.  She read Avery stories, gave her bottles, sang her songs, and played with her outside.  Marta is a GREAT aunt!  We went to the Hensing's for her first Hawkeye game and played with her boyfriend Harrison and the girlies Elie and Aubrey.  We also took Avery to the farm in Southern Iowa for the first time.  She enjoyed her first bonfire and 4 wheeler ride.  She is now 19 weeks old and doing so many things.  She can sit up by herself, although she is still a bit tipsy.  She anticipates when we are going to tickle her and giggles before we even touch her.  She loves to sit and play in her exersaucer and jumper!  She is continuing to enjoy her rice and oat cereal and she opens her mouth and leans toward the spoon.  She frequently reaches for her bottle and pulls it into her mouth.  She loves to lay on her back and roll to her tummy... but she isn't so great at rolling from front to back yet.  It's amazing to see her learn, grow, and make constant progress in her stages.  She is our pride & joy!