happy bath

I couldn't resist posting these bath shots. She loves her bath SO much!

Lily Anne

Oh my goodness. How did she turn 6 without my permission??? She is bright on a summer day, sunshine in a bottle, as I always tell her. She distains being referred to as any kind of baby. (so of course that's what siblings call her when they're upset...) She has a heart of gold. Always letting big sis play with her brand new toys, the first to help me if I am in need. Always has great ideas...after learning some general info. about birthing babies she said, "It would be much easier if you just laid an egg and Ava hatched out..." I agree. The only one (besides Ava) who still loves to cuddle forever. The only one who worries about going to college and getting married because she won't be able to see mom every day. I love this little girl with all my heart! She brings our family to life. We are so glad for her sense of humor and leadership qualities! She loves to use the word "drama" and any other word that makes her feel like a teenager...She has many BFF's and is very relationship oriented. She still has "special" food preferences, but we're hoping she'll grow out of that, or at least just hoping she'll grow at all! :) WE adore her rapuzel-esque hair, she loves to be the only on in her class with yellow hair! She loves to take pictures, we're hoping to help her develop this talent more! She is also learning to play piano like her big sis and taking tap and ballet. Funny- Brooklyn likes ballet more and Lily loves tap, so true to their personalities! Oh, we LOVE her so much.

Baby, baby, baby, oooooohhhhh.....

Finally, I got to put those little shoes on some little feet! And here's a pic to show what came of all the spitting out of the pacifier...

Ava is 4 months!!!

Rolling over, slimy, slobbery hands, laughing, loving, tongue hanging out. Our squishy little baby is such a DELIGHT!!! None of us can even stand to be away from her, she brings us so much joy. Her Elvis hair do is a crowd pleaser! Everywhere I go, people HAVE to comment on it, not that I blame them, she is the cutest thing ever. She loves to play games with Dada and he calls her Boula...Jeff is the nick name maker for the family. Bathtime is her absolute favorite, she kicks the sides of the bath like she is David Beckham. Her other favorite thing to do is lay on the brown and white houndstooth chenille throw and play with her toys and kick and roll over for at least an hour at a time. Her monsterous thighs look adorable in leggings and skinny jeans, I wish it worked that way for adults too. We love 4 months. We know she loves food (based on the protruding tummy and thunder thighs) and will have more on that later...

Christmas 2010

Christmas this year was a journey. A journey to California, that is! We enjoyed caravanning with Jeff's sister and family. We did have a wonderful time being with ALL of Jeff's family! We went to a quaint little candy cane store and saw how they were made---very interesting for anyone who enjoys making treats, we went ice skating with Grampy, who is a super star on ice...we braved the rain storm of the century in California...(and I enjoyed a gleeful day visiting the Los Angeles fabric district) But the very best part of Christmas was having a little Ava with us this year! I have tons of pictures, and might add them later...but since we're half way through Jan. I will just add the tree pics and move on!