A full week of fun

Happy Holiday wishes to your family from Ava and me. We've had a fun week together. I took the week off work. Starting with Thanksgiving, we went Black Friday shopping (early), zoo lights, went for a manicure, spent two days in Flagstaff for Polar Express and some fun in the snow, saw a movie (Planet 51-pretty cute), two birthday parties and lots of holiday docorating, cookie baking and of course, shopping.

First Halloween party of the season

Fun at the Pumpkin Patch

We went to Freeman Farms Pumpkin Patch last weekend. It was a really fun day and the weather was perfect.

My Princess with "the princesses"

Here are a few photos from our recent trip to Disneyland. More to come.

playtime at mygym

We went to an Open House at MyGym. It was really crowded but Ava had a great time. We met up with her buddy, Dom. They play very cute together.

A little of this, a little of that...

A little catching up. My sister Sharon and I took our nephew to Las Vegas the past few days for his 21st birthday. We had a great time but we're all pretty tired- just got back this afternoon. At the movies with her cousins. We went to see Ice Age.

Ava had her ear's pierced!! No crying or fussing. In fact, she told me all day long how it was her lucky day. She is so sweet!Ava loves her Elmo photo album. It's so cute how she loves to look at everyone's photos.Tea partyPlaying with friend Shalae.

A busy week...

At my niece Amber's 2nd birthday.The birthday girl- what a doll!At RJ's 6th and Katie's 1st Birthday party.
With friends Alex and Cammie at a birthday dinner party for the moms.Enjoying the Children's Museum with cousin Jason.Coloring with the girls.Pasta for everyone.Vivian's birthday party (and, yes this all happened in 8 days). Whew, I'm tired. :)

Pool time with the girls

A little late- 4th of July photos

Ava dressed in her red, white and blue.With Grandpa in the pool.

catching up...

Playing with cousin Paige. Ava had a great time.Vacuuming together. Ava pulled out her vacuum to help.Playing with her cousins after a shower.Ava hosted a tea party for her cat, Sammy. Sammy was a good sport and hung out for a while.Fashion Divas at dinner.

A mani and pedi

This is Ava's first professional mani and pedi. She chose blue nail polish. :)

Shopping at the mall

Here we are "shopping" at Pottery Barn. I did receive the evil eye while taking this photo from this snooty women working there.

Ava with our friend Kathy.

A visit at work

My mom brought Ava to my work on Friday and we had lunch and ice cream together. She loved meeting everyone.

Water play with Jason

Ava had a blast playing in the water with Jason- they play very cute together.

Actually posing for photos (this never happens)

This past week...

My angel ready to go out for breakfast with book and sippy cup in hand.This is Ava's latest photo pose. I have one of these funny faces in just about every series of photos.We just have this small pool for Ava to play in but she she really enjoys it. I keep the water running and that makes it extra fun for her.Ava's cousin Bianca came over to play with her. She had such a great time.

A warm morning at the zoo

Memorial Day Swim Party

FCC Mommy & Me Lunch

Mother's Day

This is the card that Ava made me for Mother's Day. Completely on her own, she went into my office to get the blank notecard (I keep a basket of them on the desk), she pulled out her markers and stickers and made this card. I was so surprised when she gave it to me. I love it! Thank you angel!

Just catching up...

Ava and her new car

Misc photos from the past month

Easter

At some point, the kids changed into bathing suits and went down the waterslide.
Sorry for the sideways video. Wasn't sure how to turn it. :)

Ava's 3rd Birthday!

Ava had a Tropical Dora birthday party. Unfortunately, it did rain all day but it still turned out nice. I think the kids all had fun.

Getting ready for Ava's bday party

Swimming Lessons

Ava has been doing really well in her swimming class. She goes twice a week. There are three cryers in the class but they don't seem to bother the other kids (total lack of sympathy :).I love this photo. Ava watching this little boy lick the ground.

Sweet & Sassy party

Yes, a limousine picked up the girls (all except Ava who needed to ride with me in her car seat). The girls all chose their costumes. Ava chose to be a ballerina. They all really enjoyed getting dressed up, having their hair and nails done and then being crowned a princess on stage. But, who doesn't enjoy that! :)

Ava's Bitty Baby