A week later I'm finally getting around to updating the blog. There were so many pictures taken last weekend it took me a while to sift through all of them. Ava had a wonderful birthday. Grandma & Grandpa arrived late Friday night so that they were here when she woke up Saturday morning. She started her day in their bed reading lots of stories. Later that morning Grandma Great, Aunt Lisa, Uncle Brent, Zacky, Reece, Kristin, & Luke all showed up. They all had a chance to read Ava lots of stories as well. Ava was in heaven!
After nap time we went over to Mema & Boppa's where the party was. We thank everybody who took time out of their weekend to help us celebrate our little girl, especially those who had to travel from IA. We were grateful that everybody had good driving weather. Ava is a very lucky girl to have so many people who love and support her. She had a great time at her party. She loved her Dora/Hello Kitty balloons, dominated the art of opening presents, and was absolutely beaming when everybody sang Happy Birthday to her. The cake and ice cream topped everything off.
Sunday morning Daddy made all of us omelets before we headed over to the hotel to go swimming with Uncle Brent, Aunt Lisa, Zacky, & Reece. Ava is still talking about swimming with them, Luke, & Grandma. She had so much fun in the water. Unfortunately, she did slip and fall on the pool deck. The poor thing got out of the pool, took a step and spun around onto the ground. It happened so quickly. I grabbed her to pick her up right away, and she instantly had a bruise on her cheek back to her ear. I had never seen anything like it. She cried for a minute, shook it off, and got back in the pool. The bruise has now faded and thankfully she no longer looks like we punched her in the face. I'm just grateful that it happened after her 2 yr pictures. :)
After swimming everybody came over for lunch before they headed back to IA. Ava must have been exhausted from all of the excitement...she slept for 2 1/2 hours. Again, we thank everybody who helped make Ava's day special. We are truly blessed to have you all in our lives!
Ava was Very excited to open the bracelet that she got from Grandma & Grandpa B. Look at that face!
Ava was Very excited to open the bracelet that she got from Grandma & Grandpa B. Look at that face!
A very happy birthday girl!
Doing a puzzle with Grandpa
Snuggling with Grandma
More story time with Daddy & Abigail
Ava had to feel Luke's whiskers. He spent a lot of time reading to Ava over the weekend. She is still talking about him. Watch out Kristin, she may be after your man.
Ava LOVED when everybody sang Happy Birthday to her.
Swimming with Grandma
Learning proper technique with Grandma & Aunt Lisa
Daddy & Ava enjoying the pool
This would be Zackery, Brent, Nate, & Luke...how lucky we are to have these amazing, mature men in our lives. :) (you should have seen the waves that they made)
Splashing and loving it
Reece, Ava, & Zacky
Ava finished the weekend off trying to use the potty while enjoying a nice Dora book, with no success. She did however it use once at daycare this past week. I was a little hopeful until yesterday. That was when I had her sit on the potty for about 10 minutes. After getting off she immediately walks out to the love seat and pees on the carpet. I think we'll be investing in diapers for awhile yet.
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