Monday, February 15, 2010
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.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
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!
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!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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!}
Friday, February 5, 2010
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...
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...
Friday, January 8, 2010
Ava's Tea Party
Have I mentioned before what a dramatic and imaginative child Ava is?? Well, let this demonstrate.
She loves to play with her tea set. She even pours "tea" into her cups and pretends to take a sip. She takes the spoon and pretends to take a bite off the plates! It's priceless to watch. Today I saw her sharing her tea with her dollies. Apparently she is waiting on Daddy to come home because she's holding the tea party at the back door. Then, just like the good little helper she is, she cleans up her mess!!!
She is also a very good little Mommy. She must have an excellent role model ;) She will get her dollies (every single one she can find) and a blanket (yes, one blanket for each dolly...we are very consistent) and put them "nite nite". Sometimes I even hear her singing a song to them...usually it goes like this: "row row row row boat hmm hmm hmm hmm dream". She will cover them head to toe and pat them on the back... a little rough at times, but we will work through that eventually. She has also learned recently to put her dollies in "time out". Now, I know this must come from daycare because she has sat in time out a total of maybe 3 times at home. And...they ALL have to go, not just one...ALL of them. Maybe she's not such a good mommy, I mean really, if you're gonna have that many kids at least control them! :)
She loves to play with her tea set. She even pours "tea" into her cups and pretends to take a sip. She takes the spoon and pretends to take a bite off the plates! It's priceless to watch. Today I saw her sharing her tea with her dollies. Apparently she is waiting on Daddy to come home because she's holding the tea party at the back door. Then, just like the good little helper she is, she cleans up her mess!!!
She is also a very good little Mommy. She must have an excellent role model ;) She will get her dollies (every single one she can find) and a blanket (yes, one blanket for each dolly...we are very consistent) and put them "nite nite". Sometimes I even hear her singing a song to them...usually it goes like this: "row row row row boat hmm hmm hmm hmm dream". She will cover them head to toe and pat them on the back... a little rough at times, but we will work through that eventually. She has also learned recently to put her dollies in "time out". Now, I know this must come from daycare because she has sat in time out a total of maybe 3 times at home. And...they ALL have to go, not just one...ALL of them. Maybe she's not such a good mommy, I mean really, if you're gonna have that many kids at least control them! :)
Monday, January 4, 2010
opening presents
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