It's Time...

For a haircut!!!!

It's getting harder and harder for me to swoop that hair out of her eyes. I never thought she would need one this soon but I think her hair could use a little trim. I am a nervous though. I hope she actually lets someone cut her hair and I hope they do a good job. Any recommendations of where to go? I think tomorrow is the day....Stay tuned for after photos!!

What Every Mom Needs

I already hinted to the hubby that I would like one of these some day. They're so pretty I had to pass them on.

Ava Kisses and Bubble Baths

Ava loves giving kisses these days and if you are a mom you know that those first kisses are open mouth slobbery kisses. I love that she can now show us signs of affection. She has been an extra good snuggler lately too!

Pretty sure my puckerd lips were completely in her mouth. haha

Ava also recently had her first bubble bath. Bubbles are so fun! (we still haven't graduated to the big tub yet)

Checking out the bubbles

Of course we have to taste them too. It's all part of the discovery!

New Friends and Old

This past weekend Mikey, Ava, and I packed up and headed south for a quick trip to Round Rock and San Antonio to spend some time with friends. My sweet friends from high school Cassie and Carla are expecting their second babies in April so our group of friends threw them a joint baby shower in San Antonio on Saturday. We stayed with the Isaacsons on Friday night and that allowed Ava to hang out with her new friend, Alex. They had met one other time when she was much smaller but they weren't able to actually play together till now. I was really looking forward to watching these two play together. It kills me that I don't live in the same city as some of my closest friends with babies. We are missing out on lots of playtime and mommy bonding!

Alex sharing one of his many toys with Ava. He's got a toy collection like you wouldn't believe!

Ava meeting Paige's teeny tiny chihuaha, Lola. Not quite sure Ava would even put Lola and Macy in the same category. They are on opposite extremes for dogs!

Crawling around outside in her party dress. Very San Antonio "fiesta like" don't you think?

Carla and Izzie got Ava her first tea set as an early birthday gift

Check out that straddle! Go Jenny! She was so sweet to help me entertain Ava during the shower. She knew all the perfect distractions. We missed having Bekah there but we thank her for sharing her mommy with us.

Kristen is a natural. I don't think I have been able to this with Ava in 6 months or more. She will be a good mommy someday.

Cassie and Carla opening up their gifts!

The girls (minus Shelby)

I had a great time with you girls! I hate how our visits never seem long enough. Glad we have babies and weddings to keep bringing us all together! Who's next???

Ava and Alex got in one last playtime before we left on Saturday night. Cassie, sorry but looks like we made it home with one of Alex's drumsticks. Somehow it was in Ava's suitcase????

First Steps

She isn't officially walking yet but Ava did take her first step about a week ago. It happened one day while Mikey was at work so when he got home we tried to recreate the exciting moment. She's a brave little one so I imagine she will be walking around very soon!

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The joys of a self feeding baby

Clean up time is always fun. ;)

At least it is for Macy who gets to lick fingers and eat food that didnt make it in Ava's mouth.

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Storytime and Music Class

This week we have had several firsts. We went to storytime at the library for the first time with Luke and Vaune and went to our first music class, Tiny Tots N Tunes. It's been fun to start these new activities with Ava and watch her interact with other babies. I like getting out of the house too. Up until now that usually has entailed running errands with her in tow which is not really fun for her or I. We still have our playdates, which I love, so these new activities will be a nice addition to our "Ava playtime."

I have looked into storytime at the Library but the session for Ava's age always seemed to be during her therapy time. When Vaune invited us to meet her and Luke on Monday during Storytime for the 1-2 year olds we jumped on the opportunity to check it out and spend more time with our friends. There were plenty of younger siblings at storytime so I didnt feel bad brining her. She loved looking at all the other kids and once the librarian started reading Where's Spot? she was all ears. We read this book all the time at home and she must have remembered it because she was not paying attention to anything other than the kids before this point. Luke could not have been happier to have his little girlfriend, whom he calls "Ova", there with him. He would pat the floor beside him and say "Ova, Ova" over and over again until I sat her by him. I think it's love.

Afterwards we went to Chickfila for lunch. Can I just say that I LOVE Chickfila more than ever! It has always been my favorite fast food joint but I had never brought Ava there before and it is super kid friendly. They have these awesome plastic place mats that stick to the table for kids, they have a playing area, the manager came by and gave Luke and Ava a little container of cheerios, AND to top it off they play Christian music!! I might be a little chubbier in the next few months because this might be a regular eating spot for Ava and I. She loved the chicken nuggets like her mommy. :)

Luke leaning in for a kiss. They seriously love each other. I am pretty sure that Ava knows Luke's name because when I told her we were going to see Lukie she started looking around for him.

Today was our first day of music class at Heights Baptist Church in Richardson. All the girls from our playgroup signed up as well so it was fun to all be together. It was just what I was expecting it to be. Lots of singing, hand movements, musical instruments. We loved it and I look forward to next week!

Amy & Brinley and Danielle & Jake


Danielle & Jake and Tyler & Heather

Leanne & Carter and Amy & Brinley

Holly, the wonderful instructor, read (sang really) a story and look who was front in center. She crawled out of the circle right up to her while she was reading. Once again, loves the books!

Carter playing with the jingle bells

Ava eating the jingle bells

Cute Brinley shakin the bells

(sorry for the dark spot precious girl. my smaller camera has a permanent spot on the lens)



Some new friends that are also in our music group are Jennifer and her baby girl Madison. Jennifer and I have a mutual friend and met about a year ago when we were both pregnant. Low and behold we end up having our girls on the same day, same hospital. We bumped into each other at one of the breastfeeding classes at the hospital a day after the girls were born. I look forward to getting to know her and Madison more this semester at our music class!