Talking in Mommy's Shoes

Ava's oddly entertained

Coolidge Park

Today we went to Coolidge Park in downtown Chattanooga. I had a great time because I got to run around and meet lots of other little people like me. I practiced saying "Hi baby" to everyone - which I'm sure was very impressive. I'm starting to really like this talking stuff. I practice a lot at home by yelling out as loud as I can. Momma and Daddy love it.



(For some reason - I'm posting pictures and they disappear after I post them. Now these pictures are gone. If anyone knows why this is happening - let me know.)

Reezie

I can already tell you are gonna be a goofball, Reezie - you almost never stop grinning!!!! I sure had fun playing in your crib - too bad you stopped smiling and started crying when I threw a party up in there. What's up with that???

Hope to see you again soon, Reezie-poo.

Luv,
Ava Leigh






It's Mini-me!!!

Road Trip!!!!

Last Friday we headed off to visit our friends Glyn, Kate, and Rizal in Louisville, Kentucky. So here I am getting giddy at the thought of a new adventure. I've never met Rizal before - so this is sure to be interesting. I hear he's quite a charmer!

All Growns Up...

Waaaaaa! She's not a baby anymore - where'd my baby go?????

The Big Slide

Even though Ava looks terrified - the big slide is her favorite activity at Playworld Downunder. Funny, she insists on going down the slide on her back, not sitting up like most do (note Jordan's position down the slide).

And yes - we couldn't resist returning again this weekend. We had so much fun last weekend we just had to take Daddy and our friends Eric, Feriba, and Jordan.

Playworld

Mawmaw and Pawpaw visited me this weekend so Mommy and I took them to my most favorite place in the world - Playworld Downunder. My favorite activity - definitely the big blue slide!!!!

Superbowl Sunday

Nothing beats spending Superbowl Sunday with my BFF - Your playhouse rocks, Jordan!!!

Playdo

My first adventure with playdo. The stuff was so amazing - I couldn't keep my tongue in my mouth.


 

Study time

Ava's been cramming for a big exam on farm animals next week. She's been reading her animal books day and night to prepare. She takes her schooling very seriously. No doubt about it - "She's quite a girl, she is!!!"



 

Marathon nap for a marathon girl

Since Ava is taking a marathon nap - I thought I'd post some cute pics of her while I wait for her to wake up - any minute... She's been asleep for almost 2 hours - and this is her second nap today. Anyway, she got into my shoes the other day and I just couldn't resist taking these shots. Of course my camera delay prevented me from getting the adorable grin on her face. I kept missing the shot and getting her head (I'm already wanting to chuck the digital camera I bought 6 months ago). Now - what to do - ... I want to peek in on her but don't want to wake her up. She got a bug and threw up once last night... so I know she hasn't felt good today. Even though she's felt bad, suprisingly she hasn't acted that fussy. She looks a little peaked and hasn't any apetite. Hmm... Gotta go take a peak...

 

Tiny is so silly

Photos from Christmas

Me and my new dolly. As you can see, I take very good care of herHangin' with cuz' - he's so silly.

Good 'ole Christmas family portrait.

My first photo with my new BFF's Elle (3 mos) and Leyton (6 mos).

Photos from Christmas:

Thanks Grammie, Grandpa, and Auntie Duska for visiting me. You sure did keep me entertained these past few days. I can't wait to see you again!!!!

 

It's tough being a celebrity baby - the paparazzi are especially relentless in their quest for odd photographs of me. Checkout these prize winners.

 

Preparing for Christmas

Childrens' work is never done. While our parents kick back and relax - my BFF, Jordan, and I slave away decorating the house for Christmas. Here we are placing the finishing touches on the Christmas tree.

 

More first birthday photos

Here are some of my favorite photos of my birthday party in Nashville. My most favorite new toy... the stairs - wish I had some of those neat climbing things back at my house!

Miss Ava Leigh celebrates her first birthday!

Wow - am I already one year old? Seems like I've done and learned so much in one short year. And what a fun day I had celebrating my first birthday. Mommy and Daddy took me to this crazy little place where I could crawl, walk, and run on all kinds of objects and in lots of tunnels. Oh, and I even got to sit on Santa's lap and have my picture taken - didn't cry once (although I thought about it)!!!

Stay tuned because I get another party next weekend with some of my most very favorite friends and family!!!