The park at Ft. Leavenworth

We visited an army base where I lived when I was in 7th grade...Ft. Leavenworth, KS. It sure has changed a lot in those 22 years, I didn't recognize most of the post. The housing area that I lived in has been torn down and much nicer ones have replaced it!

But one thing is unchanged...the numerous playgrounds! We found one and parked the car. Ava needed to get out and stretch her legs. It was a gorgeous spring day. She had a blast climbing up the big slide and swinging. I get the biggest kick out of all the giggles I hear!

Jumping on the bed...

Ava discovered at the hotel that she liked jumping on the bed. And she quickly learned where the edges were, she didn't fall off once!! After her jumping she laid down to relax...I love the little belly!

Splashing at the pool

Ava's first swim at our hotel in Kansas City! She loved it...she really had her arms and legs moving! She tried several times to put her face in the water, but she forgot to close her mouth first. We had a couple close calls where her face turned red and she coughed a lot, not enough to scare her though...

Hey Ya'll

Here is Ava all dressed up to go to a birthday party...her friend, Maddie turned "1"!!

Today was a big day for Ava...she started daycare. She seemed to do well {I was great}. She didn't sleep well or eat much for them but that will change, she'll have to learn that her teachers will meet her needs. She played on the carpet with the other children and that's our goal...to have her around children her age. She was content when I went to pick her up but started screaming and crying when she saw me... I guess she was afraid I would leave her again. She was quite clingy at home most of the afternoon and starving!!! She ate 4 chicken nuggets, 2 jars of baby food, some taco meat, and of course - cheerios. I guess having fun and worrying if Mom is coming back to get you must be hard work :)

Memphis with Nana

I love to read...Nana can you read too?






Trying to see exactly how that foot fits in the bus...

We had a great visit with Nana in Memphis. We met for a couple days. Ava really had a great time playing in the hotel. We shopped a lot and got some new clothes...thanks PawPaw!! We missed you!

I love to swing

WHEE!!

Easter Basket

Ava opening her Easter basket {and everyone else's} at Grandma and Grandpa's house! She loves her little duck from Uncle Mark and Aunt Nancy...