Avery's Birthday Gift from Daddy

About 20 years ago, Brad's grandfather built Paige a rocking giraffe for her first birthday. Ever since I was pregnant, Brad has said he wanted to build one for "Peanut" on his/her first birthday as well. So, for the past few weeks, Brad has been out in the garage building an elephant (since we called her Peanut) for Avery's first birthday.

Here are a few pictures of the progress...


Avery liked to help Daddy in the garage as well. Don't worry, that is a TOY drill she has in her hand...thank you Uncle Taylor and Aunt Allison for the cool toys!
Testing out the height in this picture...
Almost finished product. One more coat and it is done!
Avery and her cousin playing on her new elephant and Grandpa's giraffe.

It turned out GREAT baby! So proud of you for building something that Avery will have the rest of her life. She LOVES it!!!