Our pre-party!

We got to celebrate Avery's real birthday together as a family and had a great evening. This may come as a shock to many, but I even cooked dinner. YES, I COOKED DINNER. Watch your back Martha Stewart.

Avery enjoying her first experience with mac & cheese. (and probably the first and last time it will be homemade instead of Kraft!)


With her birthday cupcake. Training for the real deal at her party.


Not very messy, but efficient. Mommy like.


There's an arm in there.....reaching for her gifts!


Opening gifts.....or more accurately, watching mommy open gifts.


Her new car!


Taking a practice run. And yes, that's Vlady in there, can't ever be left out!