The Veldmans: Weekend in Iowa

We've had a very busy week since our last blog update. Thursday afternoon Ava was a very brave girl as she went in for her 6 month shots. She cried for only a very short time after her four shots, and was a champ for the rest of the night. Daddy got off work a little early so that we could get a head start on our trip to IA. Our friends Jenny and Russ got married on Saturday and I was in the wedding so we went down early.

Friday Grandma Becker took some family pictures of us over her lunch break. I'm very happy with how they turned out. We even got a few smiles from Miss Ava. There is a sampling of the pictures below. Thanks Grandma for doing this! After pictures and a little nap we went to see "Grandma Great". Ava saved a few smiles for her, but was definitely ready for a nap when we left. Thanks for the visit Grandma Great. Friday night Grandma & Grandpa Becker watched Ava while Daddy and I went to rehearsal and dinner.

Saturday I was up and out the door early for hair and pictures before the wedding. Ava got to spend the morning with Daddy. They took a little trip over to Nate Voight's house so that Daddy could hang out with his best friend and Ava could hang with Jackson. They then headed back to Grandma & Grandpa's so that Auntie Lisa & Uncle Craig P. could see Ava since she wasn't going to the wedding. Aunt Darlene then came and picked Ava up. They went down to see Great Grandma Schutterle. From what I hear, Ava was a very good girl. I can't imagine why...rumor has it that she got lots of attention from her cousins, great aunts, & Great Grandma. Grandpa Becker then got Ava that evening. I guess Ava gave him a little grief, but Grandpa got her fed and asleep for the night.

Sunday we hung out with Grandma & Grandpa for a little while before the trek home. Ava got a new "fire hat" and played with Grandma & Grandpa's fire truck. She did a great job on the drive home, as we stopped only once for a diaper change and to eat.

Ava got to hang out with Daddy on Monday since it was Columbus Day and he had the day off. They ran errands and stopped by Grandma Veldman's work to see Grandma and all the other ladies that "oooh and aaaah" over her. She loves all the attention. Today she spent the day at day care. Tomorrow afternoon we're heading back to Iowa. Ava and I are taking our first road trip alone. Aunt Lisa & Uncle Brent moved last weekend, so Ava and I are going to help them unpack and see their new place. Please wish us safe travels and a nice quiet drive! :)