I love having a close family, well most of the time anyway. Especially times like these. Cheryl’s sister, Crystal, has been carrying the bump around for around 9 months now and right on her exact due date, little Averie decided it was time to make her entrance known. I’m so stoked for Danny, Crystal and Ashlyn. They have a beautiful family and I couldn’t ask for better. I’m pretty sure I’m still the keeping my game tight and holding the crown for favorite uncle but we’ll have to wait a year or so until she can let everyone know that (or maybe we can bargain a little). Anyhow, here are a few of baby Averie’s first photo session. I think she enjoyed the sound of the shutter. Enjoy.

Her big cousin Eden.

Big sister helping with feeding time.

I got a chance to hold Averie for a little bit, just enough to let the “baby bug” bite me a little bit.

I think Huntley is just stoked that he’s not the little cousin any longer.

So the Shoemake family braved the sweltering heat, the crowds and rising cost of fuel to enjoy several days at the happiest place on earth: DISNEYLAND! It was a great trip (Eden and Huntley’s first time) and we have memories galore. I think that everybody should go to Disneyland at least once a year (just not when its 100 degrees). You really get to leave the world behind and have a good time!

This trip was extra special as my nana & papa and my dad & step mom were able to make it. Enjoy.

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