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

Girls at play

Celebrating with friends Lauren & Lily

Baking (far from homemade) Easter cookies

A new look

Finally, after 3 years of the same look, I redesigned my website this weekend. It took much longer than it should have but now that I know what to do, I'll have to update it more often. :)

More birthday fun with friend Samantha

Hangin with Paige

Princess tea party with Shalae

My little lovebug

Ava's buddy Dora