i’m avery and i’m so grateful you’re here!
On Wednesday, December 16, we received devastating news. Our sweet baby was diagnosed with Pre B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Cancer. At 2 months. This is her healing journey.
Life at Home
Avery spent most of the first year of her life in the hospital. After bone marrow transplant, she was discharged and is currently home. She is cancer-free and doing her best to adjust to what life should be for a toddler. These Instagram posts represent those days at home.
Living life in an average toddler era, where every day’s an adventure, no matter how small. 🏔️
We recently decided it was time to take the gates off the stairs and see what Avery would do.
It was no surprise that she ran straight to them and crawled right up.
That was just a couple of weeks ago. It didn’t take her long to figured out how to WALK up them.🫣
We keep a close eye on her with each step and follow her up, while leading her down.
But, it’s a typical part of toddlerhood.
Conquering stairs. 💪
But for Avery, this—along with so many other milestones—was once a step we would never see.
So, do we still celebrate every little thing with her?
YOU BETCHA!
She has fought for every one, so we cheer them all. 🥳
Keep going, Avi!
#oureveravery
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“The swing is a symbol of resilience; the higher you fall, the higher and stronger you can bounce back”. 💪
Our sweet girl still loves to swing.
And doing it with her best friend beside her makes it even more enjoyable.
May your weekend be filled with laughter, love, and all the things that make you happy. 💛
#oureveravery
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🐼 Midweek vibes: chasing bubbles, giggles galore, and endless adventures in the backyard with some of her favorite toys.
We especially enjoy seeing her and Ry on @maddysmemoriesfoundation Blue’s Clues bike.
It’s such a precious gift that was passed to the girls and we think of Maddy🎗️every time they ride it.
We love watching our curious girl conquer the backyard.
She’s come so far from simply “dipping her toes” into the grass.
Now she is fully engulfed in exploring every corner of the yard.
👣Here’s to black trampoline feet, grass-stained knees, and the pure magic of childhood unfolding in our backyard!
#oureveravery
You know, sometimes you just can’t talk a kid out of something—and it’s just not worth the battle.
Riley has been telling us for over a year that she wants to marry Avery.
And, she decided that yesterday was the day.👰🏼♀️
Now, did we try to explain why she couldn’t marry her sister?
Yep. Among other reasons. But she insisted.
So, we held a ceremony in the backyard with a Lego bouquet 💐, white wedding cake 🍰, and anything else we could find around the house.
Riley was BEAMING and so giggly throughout the whole 5 minute event, while Avery was not quite as excited. 😆
Anyways, sometimes you just go with the flow and have fun with it.
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“The Ceremony Script”
Good afternoon, everyone! We are gathered here today for a wedding that’s double the trouble and twice the fun!
Today, we celebrate the marriage of Riley and Avery – two sisters who are taking on the world one giggle at a time!
Riley, at the ripe old age of 5, and Avery, a seasoned 3-year-old, have already mastered the art of sharing toys, negotiating bedtime stories, and, of course, blaming each other for the mess in the living room (we all know it was the dog, but nice try, girls!).
👑 From princess tea parties to superhero dress-ups, these sisters have been partners in crime since day one. And now, as they join forces in wedded bliss, there’s no telling what mischief they’ll get up to next! 🦸🏼♀️
Riley and Avery, as you exchange your vows today, remember the lessons you’ve learned from each other: like how to share your snacks (even the really good ones), how to stick together when the going gets tough, and how to turn any situation into an adventure.
Marriage is like a playground 🛝 – it’s full of twists, turns, and the occasional tantrum – but with your sister by your side, you’ll always have a playmate to share the fun with.
So here’s to Riley and Avery, the dynamic duo, the partners-in-crime, and now, officially, the married couple!
May your days be filled with laughter, your hearts be filled with love, and your home be filled with endless joy.
Let’s raise our juice boxes to love, laughter, and a lifetime of sisterly shenanigans! 👭🏼
#oureveravery
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This wean is one of the last big hurdles for her to jump over in order to just “be a toddler.” Just keep swinging, Avi!
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Avery woke up throwing up at 4am and hasn’t been in a great mood all day. She didn’t nap well and has been itching quite a bit.
Helpful Terms
It’s okay, we’re learning together!
We all know that navigating cancer comes with a learning curve. We’ve put together a list of Leukemia vernacular to help as we continue through Avery’s journey.