Dear Avery,

I never knew what powerful, instant, unconditional love was until I laid eyes on your beautiful tiny little face on September 24th, 2010.  You melted my heart the instant I heard your first cry and I knew in that exact moment that I would never be the same again; that my only goal in life from that point forward was to be your mother.  Comforting you, taking care of you and making you happy was what I have been waking up to do every day for the past four months and it has been the most rewarding thing I have ever done.

Watching the world through your eyes is something everyone said would be magical and boy, are they right!  The intrigue and excitement you get from looking around the room at everything and everyone in view is amazing...I can see your little wheels turning at each new sight you come upon.   

A few new things you love are standing up (with help, of course), playing with your voice (which has offered Dad and I so many laughs) and playing with your feet (particularly the right one).

Your Dad and I love you so much and can't imagine our lives without you.  It's quite funny, but each night after you've been in bed for an hour or so we fight the urge to go into your room, pick you up and cover you with kisses and hugs!   We love watching you grow up and look forward to a lifetime of love being your parents.

You are forever my little baby girl!

Love,
Mommy

Instead of a funny picture I've decided to include a funny movie, which was taken early this morning. 
I was downstairs getting a few things packed for the day when
I heard Avery from all the way upstairs...