Backyard fun

Working on something special

We visited the mosaic shop today, making some specials gifts. More to come when I send the gifts to their rightful recipients.

Ava Pumped Up

Ava's birthday party was at Pump It Up this year, an indoor play arena with bounce houses and inflatable slides....HUGE ones. I knew my family, the adults, would enjoy it too! Ava was SO excited to take all of her grandparents down the slides. As you can see above, Me-you clearly enjoyed it! Livi wasn't so sure, especially once she got to the top, but by the end of the slide down she wanted more. We had about 20, or more, little kids there...it was WILD!

Livi and Mommy

Ava getting tricky going backwards.

See, Livi wasn't crying the whole time.

Me-you, Grandpa + my sister, Teresa

**Lis + Andy - Sorry we missed you this year, but looking forward to all of the up and coming little kid parties with your babies!!

Daddy + Livi riding the slide

My nephew, Brock, having a ball!

Now Livi is getting into it!

Ava getting sweaty!

Ava + her cousin (my neice), Sunnie

Papa + Livi

Pile up!

Birthday girl still going strong

Me-you + Livi a little out of control...nice one, Grandma!

Ava + some of her friends

Time for snacks + cupcakes!

One of Ava's BFF's, Ella

Livi enjoying herself...and the snacks!

Ava's Birthday

Happy 4th Birthday to Ava!! I can't believe you are getting so big, little girl. You are so articulate, polite, fun and cute! You look just like your mom, but with blond hair and long legs. We love you so much! This is just our little family celebration, pictures of the birthday party to follow.

Pool Time

Yea! We are so happy to be swimming on the weekends. Last weekend we went to Jeff's parents' house and their local country club. Lots of little people there, it was great. Also I did an experiment with the girls, new armies AND swimsuits with floatation. Worked like a charm...Ava still a little uneasy out in the water, but not Livi. She would get out and go the deep end, wait for me so she could jump, then she'd said, "let go Livi". She would float and splash and laugh...priceless! Ava was happier on the steps with dolls, and that's fine too.