Avery's mom, Amanda, and I have been friends for as long as I can remember. It is so great to see what an amazing person and mom she has grown up to be. As a little girl, Amanda was always fantastic with kids. Now that she's all grown up, not much has changed. It's crazy to see how much energy this woman has for her family. I know how hard it is to take care of a newborn, and she seems to rise effortlessly to the challenge. I also know how challenging toddlers can be, and 20 month old Gavin is all toddler! I can't even imagine how tough it must be taking care of a newborn and a toddler!! Thank goodness for Skylar, who is so the apple that didn't fall far from her mommy's tree. I have never seen a more sweet, responsible, and helpful girl. And while 3 kids may not be the 20 that everyone imagined her with, she's still built one of the largest families I know.
It's always a pleasure to hang out with little Avery. She's an amazing sleeper! In fact, the majority of the time I have spent with her, she has been asleep. But when she's awake, she is such a cuddler and absolutely adores her mommy. Sweet as can be, she is an adorable combination of her mom and her dad, but mostly she looks just like her big sister. With such wonderful parents and siblings, I know she is going to grow up to be just as sweet and caring as the rest of her family.
