So sleepy!

Cole and I got Ava this onesie that states "Is it nap time yet?" I had to snap a pic when she was napping since it fit with the outfit! We should have a fun day tomorrow as we are going to aunt Sharon's house to get new pics taken! What makes it even better is that Braelyn (Ava's 2nd cousin who is 13 days younger then her) will be there too, and we will get some of the girls together! Yay! I can't wait :)

Bath Time!

Ava loves bath time! Whenever I start the water up she starts kicking her legs in anticipation. She sits so well in her little tub that grandma Julie got her, and it's great because it has a little sling that holds her up, so both my hands can be free. I tried and tried to get her to smile tonight and this is the best that I got, but still precious of her. Like the picture effect? (double click the actual picture to really see it)...did that on Lunapic, a free editing site, I'm gonna have a lot of fun with all my pictures, there is lots of cool stuff on there!

Miss my wittle sister :(

<3 Sisters <3

I was going through my camera tonight uploading pics from my camera to the computer and came across some pics of me and Mandy. I don't realize how much I really miss her until I see her face. Would you have ever guessed all the fighting we did growing up by looking at this picture? Haha...oh the fights we had! But I love her to death! She has always been there for me no matter what, and gives me that push when I need it. I will always cherish all the memories I have growing up with her, from lemonade stands, to flashlight tag (the scary kidnapper man :), dance, to shaving cream on my face....I will get you back for that someday! I look forward to all the memories we will have in our futures as well! You are my best friend  Love you Amanda Marie (fart monster)!

Long Johns



Ava Relaxing





Relaxing part 2

So Ava, Cole and I stayed at my dad's this past weekend. While we were there we went through boxes of Shelby's baby clothes. I came across this pair of long johns and thought they were adorable! They looked warm, and we keep the air pretty cool in the house so we always have Ave in long sleves at night. She loved these (while they lasted, she had a blow out a few hours later :) and I think they are the cutest things ever. So here's Ava in aunt Shelbys pj's! They are 3-6 months...but I doubt they will last that long, they already seem snug:)



Pretty Toes :)

So I caved a painted little missy's piggys! She was hanging out on my lap and I looked down at her cute little toes and couldn't resist painting them! It was a little difficult as she was wide awake and squirming around, but I accomplished my goal, even if they weren't perfect. I'm not sure how much Ava enjoyed her first pedicure (she does love her foot massage that she gets nightly, along with the rest of her body...it really relaxes her...and no Amanda I am not spoiling her :)) but I am sure we will enjoy many of them together as she grows up! 

Good Morning!

Can not believe she is 9 weeks old already! This is the beautiful face I get to wake up to every morning! LOVE HER SOOO MUCH! Can't imagine life without her now :)

Bumbo

Here's little missy in her Bumbo. She loved sitting in this, I think she really felt like a big girl! She sat in it for about 10 minutes just looking all around. I wasn't sure at first if her head was strong enough that she could sit by herself, but sure enough it was! I wish this thing could be used in the bath, but unfortunately it can not get wet :( When she gets a little older and eating finger foods (cheerios) there is a little white tray that attaches so that she can sit in it and eat as well. It is very easy to move around as well so I am sure she will get a lot of use out of this as she is growing up. Whether she is hanging in the kitchen watching mommy cook and clean, watching daddy outside grilling or mowing, or just hanging out in her room playing, it will be a common feature in her days now. Thanks grandma Kay! 

Big Girl!

 I can't believe it but our baby girl is 2 months old today! Where does the time go? She has been such a joy for Cole and I and we are very blessed to have our little peanut. She has started to become more and more alert. She is staying awake for longer periods of time and cooing alot. Sometimes these precious moments take place at 4:30 in the morning... when mommy is not so adoring, but she can always make me smile with her little grin. I posted a pic of her at 1 month and now at 2... she sure is a growing girl. Cole took her to the Dr. on Monday and she was up to 10 pounds and 10 3/4 oz! She has about doubled her birth weight of 5 pds 9 oz! Mommy sure is going to miss seeing her during the day and night now. I started student teaching on the 22nd. So this means I will be at school from 7:30-3 then working 4-9 during the week...what have I gotten myself into? I'm crazy I know! But I figure it's only 12 weeks and then I will be a licensed teacher! Wahoo finally! I will try to keep up on the blog as much as I can in between lesson plans and feedings!