Carriage Lane Farm

Getting bundled up for a cold day out at the Wall's.

Avery went on her first pony ride and absolutely LOVED it.

She couldn't quit smiling, squealing and screaming....."horseyyyyyyy!!!!!"

"Hellllllooooo Sammmmmyyyy".

Just one of the beautiful Clydes at Carriage Lane Farms.

Across the field, we were on opposite sides from Mamaw and Papaw for our sleigh rides.

So happy to be outside and watching the horses!

Avery meets Baby Trenton....

Trenton was very into playing with Avery's hair. He is such a good little snuggle bug :)

Thomas is telling Avery all about the cool trains....ahhhhh, the fun these two will have in years to come!

"Choo-Choo".....Avery thought this mother of all train sets was pretty cool!

Hanson and Wall offspring's.....like looking back in time and oh so very cool! Wish Grandpa Darv was here to see it. Who would have thought!!!!

Miley and Avery had a good time coloring too. Avery had a ball playing with all the kids. Thanks to Tom & Rose for inviting us out for a fun-filled day at the farm. The Haselby's had a ball and can't wait to spend time together with everyone again!

Piggy Piggy Piggy

"It's that time again?!?!?!?!"

"oooohhhhhh, look at the babies!!!!!"

"I think he likes me!"

Avery loved this little one...he was so calm and didn't squeal in her face like some of the others.

Daddy gets just as excited as Avery during farrowing times.....not sure what he likes more-having baby pigs or beginning to build memories in the barn with his own children. He sure has a lot of memories of growing up and farrowing with his dad!

Picking out the good ones.... 2 litters down....6 more to go....

Who needs toy's?

Innovative pack & play or a way to ensure we don't leave her?

All the toys from Christmas and yet the never fail favorite....the empty box!

Santa must have had a weak moment or a lapse in judgement.....just what every house needs....hundreds of balls!

Face plant? This is why the ball pit is in her room and not in the garage....softer floor!!!!

"is my hair sticking up?"

Ying-A-Ling-A-Ling!!!!!!

Happy Holidays from the cutest of Santa's Lil' Helpers!

Sweet and Innocent....yeah, right!

"I think I hear something!"

Putting cookies & milk out for Santa...

And then deciding to "test" them to see how they taste....apparently they passed :)

Ahhh, a mouthful of cookie....and full of excitement.

Nothing better than the eyes of a child on Christmas morning when they see all the presents under the tree!!!!!

Santa left Avery a wooden rocking horse that was a huge hit....we were wondering if she was going to get off of it to open anything else.

Avery brings so much joy to all of us. We are so very lucky to have such a special little lady in our life.

Tractors....just what every little girl has in her stocking from Santa....right?

Yes....anything with Elmo on it makes her day :)

Love the wrapping paper being torn off and thrown back over her head!

Opening a very important gift from her special peeps in Charlotte (check out the computer behind her as we had to make sure Aunt Ashley was apart of Avery's Christmas morning).

Avery got the cutest dress up for Christmas. Auntie Ashley and Uncle Pete sent her a trunk of them and Aunt Darlene got her some pretty cool ones as well :)

"oooohhhh daddy, what is it?"

And again, we are back on the rocking horse....now sporting the adorable robe Great Grandma and Great Grandpa got her.

Terrified....

Avery was very into waving to Santa from the BACK of the line....as she got closer and closer as the line moved up, the more worried she appeared and then.....the flood gates opened!

Excited to Announce the Newest Addition!

Meet our new little guy, AJAX (also known as AJ and Jax). Our house just hasn't been the same since our unexpected loss of Tuff. Our hearts still ache for losing him so soon but believe he led us to our new little man. Where as Ajax will never be able to replace Tuff in hearts, it is the love we had for Tuff and as he had for us that made us want another of his kind.

Oh yes, just look at those paws! He is adjusting quite well in his new home. Getting along awesome with Avery and loves Marley and all the kitties. He is a very well behaved young man and we hope that continues!!!

Indy Weekend

You just can't beat Indy at Christmas time. We did a weekend away down in Indy and enjoyed getting caught up in the Christmas spirit. It was quite cold but we took Avery on her first carriage ride around downtown and we all loved it.

Avery was petting her new friend and possibly trying to talk Daddy into taking him home. :)

"Wow-he is B-I-G Daddy!"

Cuddling with Daddy to stay warm on our ride around downtown. Thankfully they had lots of blankets to snuggle down in.

Brrrrrr...it was cold but well worth it.

We all enjoyed our night away from home and Avery did awesome for her first stay in a hotel.

Ready to head to the pool but learning the hotel remote first :)

This was Avery's first time swimming in a big pool and she was all about it!

She was so full of smiles when she saw all the water.

Such a little fish....the cold water didn't even stop her.