Happenings at the Cruffs

Hi everyone!

I've been a busy bee crocheting, trying to do my nails,blogging once in a blue moon and keeping the house in order. I've been having a lot of fun making stuff but it's also made me feel a little guilty about not spending enough time with Avi so today I took her to the library for a while. She had a good time and did not want to leave. It's so much easier now that she walks. We got her some shoes yesterday because she is just getting too heavy to carry lol.

She loves books!

Making silly faces
She even did this craft!

In other Avi news, she has been discharged from physical therapy! She's doing great and the therapists are pleased with her progress, as are we. She's definitely benefited from it and would recommend it to anyone who might be considering it for their child to go for it! You won't regret it.

 Big walker :)

Bri is still really enjoying her swim lessons. She asks about it every other day "Is it almost time for swim?" I really hope she keeps it up. Her instructor is really happy with how well she's doing. She decided to wear her swim cap because her teacher does.


I've been trying to ease her into chores so the other day she helped with the dishes :).


She keeps counting down to her birthday party. This is a dress Grandma made for her. LOTS. OF. GLITTER but she loves it :).


That's all for now. Thanks for reading!


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