2 Year Pictures

We had Ava's 2 year old pictures made today... I *borrowed* a few of them to share with those of you who aren't able to see them easily. She was a doll and did such a great job smiling - we even practiced our smiles all the way to the studio.

Snowtime Fun

It's My Party

Ava turned 2!! Wow...what a fun party we had. Ava got lots of fun presents and got to eat cake and ice cream...yummy :)

She has decided in the past 2 months that she loves Mickey Mouse, so we had a "Hot Diggity Dog" party - here are the pictures to prove it :) Starting with the cake!






Ava and Nana


Ava and Aunt Dorothy


Ava with Uncle Bob and Pawpaw


THE GOOD STUFF! Opening presents :)










Blowing out the candles!

Happy Second Birthday!

Our sweet angel is 2 years old today... what a fast 2 years it has been. We've seen a lot in this time, grown with love in our hearts, and learned what fills the extra time that we have. We are blessed! We love you Ava! {sorry that you are a little sick today, hope you get to feeling better soon!}

Day at the Salon

Ava and I had a nice night at the salon. I went to have my hair highlighted so you will see no pictures of my foiled head...but Ava had her first professional "do" - by Annie. What a big girl. She sat in my lap and watched while Annie put the color on my hair. I talked to her about getting her hair cut and that it would be her turn in the *big* chair next {she practiced}.




Then when I out of my chair, she looked at me and said "Ava's turn"...that's right! She climbed right up into that chair like she was born to sit there :) She even liked the smock with the puppies on it. Ava showed off her counting skills while Annie was putting it on her.




She thought it was pretty funny when Annie sprayed her hair to dampen it, laughed out loud even. I think her favorite part was being able to look in the mirror, it didn't take her long to figure that out... *that's Ava!* she exclaimed.






She gave a few quizzical stares as Annie used to razor to get some loose ends... and she kept looking at me saying "hair cut".




But in the end she just kicked back in that seat...look at her legs pulled up and her arms relaxed there by her side :)



Annie even saved some of her locks and made up a certificate for her! Not bad for a FREEBIE! What a great memory...



When it was all over she got out of the chair, got a sucker, and sat patiently while Annie finished my hair. I can certainly say that I have NEVER before {and probably won't with the next} seen a 2 year old sit so still and patient in a waiting area! Thank you Jesus for this graciously patient and easy going sweet baby girl...