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Finally Haley was able to work a full 6 shifts in 2 weeks...it's been over 2 months since this has happened! Therefore we've all been very busy trying to settle in, entertain the very mobile little Avery Jean, and work all at the same time. We just wanted to let you all know that unfortunately, we had to put Peachy down on Thursday. She had been missing for 5 days before returning late Wed. night (around 11pm) very beat up. Haley was at work so Andy put her in the garage until Haley came home in the morning and then took her to the vet. She had multiple compound fractures in her leg and was missing a lot of hair, they thought she got hit by a car. They wanted us to pay not hundreds, but thousands of dollars to amputate her leg which we both decided would not be best for her or us, so we had her put to sleep. Not only was it a tough decision but people have been very judgmental, at Haley's work and at the vet which doesn't make the decision any easier! Not to mention the fact that we were there with her when she died, and she wouldn't die! They couldn't start an IV on her cause she was too dehydrated, so they had to give her a shot in her belly. They're supposed to die within 15minutes and despite the fact that they gave her a double dose, she continued to breath! The vet said "it's cause she's a fighter!" making us feel even more guilty. After 30 minutes of watching, we left with her still breathing! Ugh, it was not fun. But we're doing fine, Turtle walks around meowing constantly but she'll soon forget. Our place is coming along quite nicely and we're excited to have visitors, make your reservations now! That's all for now, videos to come soon!

Our love grows through the years...

Andy and I have never really liked/used the word "anniversary" in our dating or married life because we feel like it's such a big word for just a few years. Dating, we really didn't celebrate it. BUT, one time when I was living at the Bluefield Andy surprised me by coming over on our 3.5 year "anniversary" with 2 hostess cupcakes and a "love fern" (from my most favorite movie: How to Loose a Guy in 10 Days). We had people babysit it while on our honeymoon and take it to each home we move into. At our current home, we planted it in our yard! Over the past year, it has more than doubled and is flourishing better than it ever has been! We figure this is because our love continues to double in size, especially now that we have a baby. We know it's cheesy, but having Avery has really made our love so much stronger...so yeah, here's a picture of our love fern. Now we just have to figure out how to uproot it to our new place!

She says Mama!

Hope you guys enjoy!

North, north and more north!

Our week long trip started with us driving up to northern CA on a Saturday morning after I got off work...this drive was probably the longest it has ever been due to the fact that Avery would not sleep which meant Mama, who had stayed up all night, also couldn't sleep! But we made it to Danville! All of us "kids" (Erica, Chas, Kaitlin, Andy, and I) took my parents out to dinner before heading out to a dessert for Todd and his fiance Abby. Sunday was CPC and the Farmer wedding which was way too much fun! Us "Pratt's" teared up the dance floor and had a blast as a family. Auntie Meg and Uncle Jim stayed home with the little one so Mom and Dad could party!

The "Pratt" kids

The whole family out on the dance floor!

We bid Todd and Abby farewell with sparklers...this made me very nervous!

Then Monday we got on a plane and flew up to Oregon! We had a glorious time hanging out with family and of course, meeting the newest family member Roger. Him and Kathy are now officially engaged and will be married in Portland on May 22nd. It was great to watch all of the family members either meet Avery for the first time or just spending time with her...here are some pics!

On the airplane on the way to Oregon...might I add that she was an angel on both flights and everyone kept telling us how amazing she was:)

Checking out Papa...this was the first time they met!

Meeting Caitlin for the first time...Avery just wanted to hold her hand!

Ha ha, Rog worked so hard finding Kathy tulips for the centerpiece, and he succeeded! Unfortunately, the family had other plans and Avery became the centerpiece (which made Daddy very nervous...) but it all worked out.

Drinking ice water from Grandpa Rog, more just licking the ice actually.

Avery is smitten with her GAK (Great Aunt Kris) and GAM (Great Aunt Martha)

She couldn't get enough of Nana!

Sitting with Grammy and Grandpa Rog at their engagement dinner.

3/4 Grandchildren (Ella is holding Avery, Gail is sitting next to them). Maya, who is 2 weeks older than Avery could not attend as they live far away...

Mom and daughter matching on the flight home! Unfortunately as you can see little Avery was not feeling well by this point...she got a pretty bad cold and developed pink eye in both eyes (yuck!)

In good news, Avery now says "mama"! It's very exciting, hopefully we'll get a video to post soon. Please be patient with our future updates as we move in just one week so life is getting a little crazy! (oh, and all you oregonians...I'm sending the pics to you guys so keep your eyes on the mail!)