Proud Baby

Doesn't she look proud to be sitting in her new high chair. Ava loves to be at table level now, she can see everything we're doing. It helps with her feeding schedule too. Now she has cereal from a spoon twice a day and it's more like our meal schedule. Where have the past 51/2 months gone?? Of course, this is the before picture...it's much messier when we are finished :)

PLAY BALL!!

Ava's first baseball game. Dave's work had a morale booster. We went to see the River City Rascals...they lost but it was fun anyway. She saw her second round of fireworks but wasn't as interested - it was too light outside. She'll see her first major league game in September (well maybe, depends on how mobile she becomes).

Pool Ready

Isn't she lovely?! Ava is ready for the beach whenever we can get her there. ..maybe she'll settle for the pool this summer. Doesn't she look like a natural sun bather? Must take after her Mommy. She already exhibits a great love for the water - especially running water, it calms her. She has learned to take her sunglasses off, which she does promptly every time I put them on her. Our friend Linda bought Ava her first bathing suit...and she picked it perfect for Mommy - because it's purple :)

Live Theater

WHOA Daddy- watch those curves!! This must be what Ava thinks of her Daddy's driving :) We were on our way to dinner before going to the Muny Opera when I turned around to check on Ava...this is how i found her. We laughed so hard! She looks like she's holding on for dear life -

Ava's first trip to the Municipal Opera - The Muny. It is an outdoor theater where they perform 7 different stage shows in 7 weeks during the summer. Our babysitter called us in the morning and told us she was sick so we decided to take Ava with us. We are exposing her to culture early! She was fabulous...she did become quite a busy body after about 25 minutes, which made it a long night. And because it was so hot, we tried to walk around as much as possible to catch those breezes. They have these huge fans that come on at intermission - Ava loved the wind. Her hair was blowing and it would take her breath...she just laughed! I wouldn't trade that moment for anything!!

Time for cereal

Ava isn't sure what to think about the camera, she always reaches for it when I get it out. Can you tell it's time for cereal. She enjoys her cereal, she gets it from a spoon one time a day in the evening. I can't believe that she is learning to "eat" instead of drink from a bottle. This picture demonstrates how big a mess it is to learn to eat from a spoon. Isn't she growing up to be quite a little lady - haha! Maybe her mom should do a better job feeding her~

Preparing for Mobility...

Well, it won't be long now~she will be off and running way too soon! Ava has learned to get up on all four and do that pre-crawl "rock". She's quick but I managed to get this picture. Her expression almost says..."oops, I'm caught". She is learning to reach for everything, especially my water glass. She's not so sure she likes the water but she sure loves trying it!

And she is making huge efforts to sit unsupported, I was able to get a quick shot of this too...of course she looses her balance after about 10 seconds but its a definite milestone :)

Happy Girl

We are so blessed to have a happy baby!! She is full smiles and giggles :) I especially like this picture because it looks like she is waving.