Playing at the Park

~A Day at the Park~

Ava Kate - You love the swing!

...and the slide...

Sweet Ava Kate,
You are growing up so fast and you are 12 months and two weeks old now! I love all your smiles and all your giggles. You simply love the swing and are so friendly with everyone - even people you don't know. You are blowing kisses and saying new words like dog. You are walking so much more confidently but you still take steps cautiously.
Right now, I am staying home with you until I start my new job mid-May. I am looking for the right day care for you. There are a few church day cares that we are looking at and I am visiting more this week and next week. I am praying that God leads us to the right place for you to meet new friends and grow. You are so precious and I love getting to know you as you grow.
I love you so much!
Love,
Mommy

happy girl

Dedication

Ava Kate's Dedication

Here we are headed out to your dedication at church.

Sweet Smiles from our Sweet Girl

Pastor Kevin praying over youPastor Kevin Dedicating You

Sweet Ava,
This past weekend we dedicated you at church. We were all together with Aunt Jill, Uncle Josh and friends from our small group too. We prayed over you and can't wait to see how you grow in God's love.
Love you!
Mommy

Ava Kate's First Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Ava Kate! You are 1 year old!
We had a big first Birthday Party for you sweet Ava Kate. Aunt Jilly and Uncle Josh came to celebrate too. We had lots of good food and you had your first cupcake too! You didn't seem to care about the cupcake much but you loved all the people that came to celebrate with you!Here you are with your Uncle Josh - you love him!

Everyone gathering around the food.

You - walking with some help!

Cupcakes that say Happy Birthday - to you of course!!!

-Sparkling Pink Lemon-aid-

Gifts for the Birthday Girl!!!

Your first cupcake ever!
It was vanilla strawberry cupcake with lemon cream cheese icing. You were not sure if you liked it or not. You ate the icing more than the cupcake but seemed to enjoy yourself as everyone was singing to you.

Here you are listening as everyone sang, Happy Birthday dear Ava Kate...Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday Ava Kate!
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March 25th, 2011

Spring is on the Way

Sweet Baby Girl

We are looking for a new day care for you because your current daycare is closing! We are so sad but know that God will provide for us a safe, loving daycare for you. Our small group is praying for you and us. You are a precious treasure and we are praying that God leads us to the perfect place for you. It won't be long and you will be turning 1 year old sweet Ava Kate! The weekend of the 25th we will be having your party and dedicating you at church. Your Aunt Jilly and Uncle Josh will be coming to help us celebrate. They will bring their sweet dogs, Reno and Vegas. You loved playing with them at Christmas time at Grama and Grampa's house.
You have been doing so many new things! You have taken your first steps and you are eating so many new foods. You are sleeping through the night most every night now. You love climbing the stairs with Dad or Mom right behind you. You are exploring your world. You still love walks and going to the park. We often walk to the library near our house. Spring is coming and you are going to love it! Daddy and I took you on a hike recently. You love the trails and being out doors.
Here you are in some pictures and you are all smiles! We love you sweet baby and are praying that you continue to grow in God's love and in the love he has given to us for you! We love you.
Love, your mommy

Ava Kate is almost a year old!

New Year!

Playing with Grama

in your pretty pink tutu

You are growing up sweet girl! You are standing now on your own!
You are so happy to play with Grama!

10 Months and Growing Up!

The family is all here...

Aunt Jilly, Uncle Josh and Cousin Gabe - So cute!

Grama and Papa and Cousin Gabe

Stay warm!

sledding with your daddy

You loved the sled that Grama bought!

Sweet Ava Kate,
It is the new year! We had a great Christmas and you enjoyed playing with your cousin Gabe. It was fun to all be together! You are now almost 10 months and pulling up on everything. You are eating so many new things and exploring your world. I am already starting to plan your first birthday. It won't be long! March 25th is not that far away.
Here are some pictures from Christmas...Love you sweet girl!