Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Ava, the Fashion Icon

Here is Ava modeling a new outfit from Granny + Papa Tim...Thank you!!! Since it's gotten so hot + humid here I really like these little jumpers, keeps her cool.
For some reason this picture really reminds me of pictures of my sister, Lisa, at this age.
Playing Peek-a-boo with Mommy.
Ok, Mom, enough of this.

Water Baby!


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Here is some of Ava enjoying the water table last Sunday. She was so funny! Can't wait to take her swimming this summer.

Monday, May 29, 2006

Happy Memorial Day!

We had a cook-out at Grandma + Grandpa's in honor of Memorial Day. Ava celebrated with a new water/sand table from the grandparents. Thank you!! She especially loved the water, and we quickly decided you need to wear a swimsuit to play in it. Although she seemed to like the sand in Florida, she was not too impressed with it here. She had fun playing with Aunt Lisa and Great-Grandma Hester.








Just Call Me "Martha"


Who says you can't do it all. Just yesterday I managed to take care of Ava, get dressed, shop and make an apple pie! Such a multi-tasker...well, getting there anyway.

For Someone That Doesn't Crawl....

Somehow Ava manages to get where she wants to go. Here is a series of pictures as I followed her motions to the filing cabinet....




Play Buddies

On Saturday we had Lisa and Andy over for a cook-out. Ava invites Andy to play on her blanket. He can be a little intimidating since he's pretty tall, but he did pretty good with the Pirate Ship so Ava thinks he's OK.

Even Cosmo finally got to come outside and play a little. I'm definitely overprotective, poor Cosmo has to stay on his leash and harness.

Friday, May 26, 2006

Yard Play!

Ava, Jeff + I played outside a little after dinner...
Ava loved it, obviously!
She's saying "dog" in this picture, her favorite word.
Could she be any cuter?...I think not!
The shirt says it all.
Check out the tummy. Either the onesie is too small or I'm feeding her too much. Hmmmmm.
Look at all of that hair...finally!
Quite the ham! We love her so much!

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Camping - Part IV of IV

Ava checks out the campground playground too. The slide was fun!
Ava checks out the see-saw with Mom too.

Camping - Part III of IV...More Boating!

Ava really enjoys herself on the boat...can you tell?
Captain, I think we need to tighten the main sheet.
Ava assists the cabin girl below; she yells to the crew above.
After thoroughly inspecting the boat, Ava thinks she likes it. Her dog agrees. We'll need to take lots of boat rides this summer!

Camping - Part II of IV...Boating!

Boating, not sailing yet, on Grandpa & Grandma's boat...this is cool!
Ava takes the helm, she's a natural!
Ava wrestles a bit with her life vest; she inspects the safety lines & connections.
Yep, it'll pass...Although she has yet to actually wear the life-vest without throwing a fit. As long as it's close by I suppose.
The cockpit is converted to Ava's playpen...of course what else in our house, the grandparents' house, the trailer, etc. hasn't been modified in some way for Ava. Oh well, I'm not really complaining.

Camping - Part I of IV

I like this big bed!...Ava's bed/playpen in our trailer.
Hanging out with the boys, Grandpa & Andy.
This is pretty cool, Mom! Love you!

Monday, May 22, 2006

What we did this weekend....


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No, we didn't disappear, we've just been camping. And getting ready to go camping all last week. Packing for our first camping trip with Ava was slightly overwhelming for me, trying to think of EVERYTHING we MIGHT need, so I was consumed with that most of last week. However, everything went smoothly, I didn't forget anything, and Ava had a great time! More movies and pictures to come...enjoy!

Friday, May 19, 2006

Pass the Potatoes, Please!

Ava loves her Mama's mashed potatoes....

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Happy Mother's Day, Granny!

Ava made a stepping stone for your garden...


We love you!

Saturday, May 13, 2006

The Kissing Baby!


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Ava plays so sweet with her baby doll. Putting her in the middle of all of her toys like this really keeps her busy for a while, which is good for Mom! Now only if she'd give some more of those sweet kisses to Mom + Dad!

Friday, May 12, 2006

Busy Girl!....A Photo Montage.


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So I've been a little too busy to post lately, but I am taking pictures! So to summarize what we've been up to the last week here's a photo montage of Ava set to music. Enjoy!