We’re waiting on a phone call from Lindsey’s brother. He’s at the hospital with his wife getting ready to become parents again. It’s quite possible they’ve already had the baby at this point, but perhaps not. Sometimes babies like to keep their parents up all night before making an appearance 🙂
In the meantime we’re keeping track of their almost four-year-old daughter. She’s having a great time being chased by Avery. She’s also enjoying the gourmet chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, and green beans I cooked her. (She only ate two green beans and only because we bribed her with the possibility of having ice cream later.)
[Update:] They had their baby around 8:30 pm. We’re going to visit them tomorrow at lunchtime.

Avery checking out his cousin’s princess.

Merry Christmas ya’ll! We’re celebrating in Texas with Lindsey’s family. When we’re not clearing brush, we’re chowin’ down on all the fancy fixin’s. Avery is startin’ to come right after bein’ ill for a couple days. Here are a few pictures. Git-r-done.
Avery takes interest in the tree.

Amongst presents.

Champagne for breakfast?

Synchronized pudding puff making.

Click on the picture to watch our elf show.

Last week we met up with my parents and sister in Maui. It was rainy and windy when we arrived, but after a couple days the sunshine returned and all was well. Avery got to take his first dip in the Pacific ocean, which he wasn’t too fond of. He loved the sand, but the waves scared him. We had a great time relaxing under the sun and spending time with family.
Avery gives a Vulcan greeting to the Hawaiians.

A casualty of the stormy weather in the background.

Takes after Dad.

First splash in the Pacific.

The resulting face.

Enjoying the kiddie pool.



We went out to dinner with Ashleigh.

Sand sticks to sunscreen.

Avery’s sand throne — fit for a (little) King.

Chasing the birds.

We had a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. In addition to having our baby boy at the table this year, Nana & Grandpa King, Uncle Scott, Aunt Manivanh, and cousin Nicole joined us. Avery tried some turkey but didn’t seem to enjoy it. Maybe next year.
Avery stands and reaches through the banister for Commodus’ bone.


The bird.

I heart Daddy, but not his turkey.