Visit From Grama and Grampa - Maymont Park

Mommy's Shoes that Grama Sent

3 months and 3 weeks old

This picture is of you and Me in the backyard.
You are wearing shoes that I wore when I was little.
Your Grama Seeley sent them to us when I was pregnant with you.

You love looking up at the trees and the sky.

together

Those big eyes...

You love your Daddy

Miss Ava Kate - Your Grama Seeley sent you shoes that I wore and today you wore them for the first time. We went to church today and you slept through most of the service and ate toward the end. Now your Daddy is putting you down for a nap. You are so sleepy. You slept so good last night. You slept from 9:30 p.m. and woke up at 5:oo a.m. This is the second time you slept through the night! You are getting so big and will be 4 months on the 25th of July.
We love you sweet precious girl.

Happy 4th of July!

Your First 4th of July

Ava Kate's first 4th of July Parade
We decorated your stroller and joined the Sylvan Road Parade!
~Happy First 4th of July Miss Ava Kate~

Everyone gathering for the Parade

Sweet Baby

You and Daddy

Heading out to the Sylvan Road Kid's Parade

Front Door

Mommy making 4th of July cake

Beach Pictures

At the Beach with Friends

Taking a walk with your Daddy

Playing Around in the Sand and Surf

Mirlo Beach and Ava's First Trip to the Outer Banks
Rodanthe

I couldn't be happier to be your Mommy!

All together now, Smile!

Friends at the Beach

Mommy and Ava Kate

I LOVE MY DADDY!

Together Again, In the Sand Dunes

Love you, sweet Ava!

Nights in Rodanthe
Mirlo Beach
June 2010

Sweet Ava Kate - this is your first trip to the beach!
You loved the beach and enjoyed every minute, and so did we. We love you so much little one! Mommy had to start work the Monday after this vacation was over, so she cried a few times at the beach. I knew that my maternity leave was almost over and I would have to take you to day care part-time. Daddy is going to take care of you a few days a week until his classes start up again in the fall. I cannot believe how sad it was to take you to your first day of day care. Daddy came too and I cried. I went to work and he stayed to ask everyone tons of questions. He wanted to make sure you were well taken care of. Then I came to see you at lunch. You fell asleep in my arms. You are so sweet and so good at day care. Everyone loves you there. I just hate missing a moment of your precious life! I am just a mess this week, but God will help us both make it through. I am praying that He provides everything you need each moment. You are almost three months and have started to love your play gym and you are holding your head up so good now! You have found your hands and are trying to put them in your mouth all the time. You are already growing up so very fast!
I love you sweet Ava Kate! With all my love, Mommy

Outer Banks, Rodanthe Beach

Rodanthe Beach at Sun Set

Our Sweet Baby Ava Kate

Beach Family Vacation

One Month Old and Going to Church

Here you are outside of church with Daddy!

You love your Daddy!

All together as a family...

One Month Old and Your First Time at Church

Miss Ava Kate, you came to church with us for the first time on April 25th. You also turned one month that same day. We loved introducing you to all of our dear friends! You wore the cutest dress with lady bugs on it and on the way out the door a real lady bug landed on your dress! Your Daddy and I took lots of pictures and some video of you. You are such a doll! We love you so much Ava Kate!

9 pounds 2 ounces

Baby Girl You are Growing!

You have grown so much in the last two weeks! We went to the doctor today and you grew from 7 pounds to 9 pounds 2 ounces. The doctor is pleased and commented on how well you have been feeding. You are thriving little one! You are getting prettier every day. Your Daddy tells you that too, all the time! It is so cute. We love you so much!

Your Daddy came to the appointment too and was excited to see your growth and weight gain. You are longer and are growing out of your newborn clothes. On Thursday, at 11:57 a.m. you will be 4 weeks old. I can't believe it and your Grama cried on the phone this afternoon thinking about how fast you are growing and how big you are getting already! Daddy saw a big change in you after being gone over the weekend to CAPS in Kansas City. He was also able to see your Aunt Jen and Uncle Josh while he was out there. They are going to have Gabe soon, May 15th is coming up quickly! I can't wait!!!

Oh, and here is some exciting news. You and I had a fun outing the other day and were able to get you a baby book and photo album. Now the hard part, I have to choose my favorite pictures of you. We have so many pictures thanks to your Daddy and Aunt Jilly. They are the best photographers! I am looking forward to putting it together and adding all your fun keepsakes from the hospital and your first few weeks.

You and Mommy hanging out during our first ever girls weekendYou love to sleep with your hand on your head. You know what is funny? Your Mom and Aunt Jill do the same thing!