Purple poster

Three kids in a row

Merry Christmas

Santa

Tree hunting

Bath

Rolling over!

Chili Pepper

Kenzie had two Halloween costumes, a dragon and this chili pepper.

Kenzie's baptism

Grammy made her a beautiful dress.

Pooh baby

Open mouths

In the long-standing tradition of Averill kids standing on hands, Kenzie received bonus points by mirroring the open mouth.

3 months old

Journal entry: 8/25/02

Poor baby has Thrush in her mouth. Last night we went got to the pharmacy just before they closed and got some medicine. Add this medicine to her daily antibiotics that she'll be on for at least a year. At least it cured the UTI that she had last month. Through all of it she's been a happy-go-lucky baby. Some evenings are rougher than others. Such as last night. She cried for a couple of hours (continuosly!) until we went outside and looked at the sunset.

This morning we fed the homeless at the church Shared Breakfast. Everyone adored Kenzie as she lounged in my sling.

Today she discovered how to really use her legs. Stand up, sit down. Over and over. Does not like to sleep alone. Even if she's sound asleep, somehow she knows if there is nobody around. And, she's a restless sleeper...does not make a good bed partner. Consequently, other than Kenzie, there are some tired eyes in this house.