Bobbing for Livi

Well now that Lisa mentioned it....

Now you see Livi,

Now you don't!

Sorry Lis! It's not that she intentionally pushed Livi under the water, as it seems; my Dad just happened to take the picture the same split second Livi slipped from Aunt Lisa's grip. Don't worry, no babies were seriously hurt in this photo sequence; Livi remains breathing just fine today. Just couldn't wait to post that Lis!!..especially since you're pondering children...thought Andy would enjoy the pictures!

The Week of Ava

Finally!...I have finished this post, only a week late. We had a busy week, last week, celebrating Ava's 3rd birthday. We had the usual backyard bash with friends, family, burgers, etc. Here is a look at our "Week of Ava"...

Ava gets to open a present from Granny + Papa the morning of her birthday; little sis is eager to help her play with the new toys!

Gracie, the girls' nanny, also comes with present + balloons!

Daddy arrives home after work with flowers for the birthday girl.

Daddy also brings presents, from coworker (thanks Farzine!):

Friday night, while eagerly awaiting Me-You + Grandpa's arrival, the girls get to open Ava's big present...a blow-up water slide. Ava was SO excited!

The girls help, and anxiously wait, while Daddy put up the new slide.

Me-You + Grandpa finally arrive....with MORE presents! Ahhh, my house is filled with toys!!
Even little sis gets in on the gift giving

Aunt Lisa puts her Master's degree to use putting the Barbie pool together.

Ava's gift from Mommy + Daddy, her big girl bed. It's even comfier than ours!! (Oh, and just for future reference, the wooden slats are sold SEPARATELY at IKEA...don't even get me started!)

Grandma (Me-You) gives Ava matching sundresses for her + her baby doll, Feefer.

Grandpa shows Livi how to jam on the keyboard.

Getting ready for the party.


Aunt Lisa did the cake this year, at Ava's request, a unicorn...fantastic job, Lis!





Thanks to all of our family + friends for helping Ava celebrate her birthday, she is truly blessed to have your love. She had the time of her life!

My Girl

Happy 3rd Birthday, Ava!

...And more wedding pictures!

My final post (maybe) of my sister's wedding. Congratulations Lisa + Andy, we love you!!

Getting our hair done before the wedding, with mimosas! Sunnie (my niece), my sister Teresa, Me + Ava.The flower girls keeping busy. Natalyn (Andy's niece), Ava + Livi.Getting ready in the bridal suite.Lisa getting into the dress, with help from her sister-in-law + Mom.That's me coming down the aisle.The flower girls, way in the distance. Ava took a little coaxing from the audience, then she dumped her flower petals right at the altar. Natalyn, on the other hand, was a pro throwing petals as she went. So cute.The bride + Dad.The maids (I'm not pictured).The sand ceremony, it was sweet.

The new Mr. + Mrs. enter the reception!




Dad dancing with his girls.

Me, Lisa + Sunnie (our niece) doing some R-E-S-P-E-C-T!