Happy Fall

Happy Fall Everyone!

We headed for the pumpkin patch today! You enjoyed every minute of it!
It was fun to see you enjoy your day baby girl.

What a beautiful day for pumpkins!

Cute you!

We are all here and we found our pumpkins!

You picked yours out for sure.

The donuts were soooooo good!

Emerald Isle

Trip to the Emerald Isle

A windy day on the beach...

Mom and Ava Kate on the beach

Loving the beach!

A windy day on Emerald Isle

Brian and Sarah and Family...
We loved hanging out!

Old College Friends
You - exploring the beach with Daddy!

Ava Kate -
You loved the beach even more this time! You played in the waves and picked up shells, placing them in your bucket one by one. You love adventure and enjoy climbing, running and exploring everything in sight. At daycare, they have a hard time keeping you in your chair at lunch time. And the other day I was told that you used the table as a runway. Fearless. You play hide-and-seek with Daddy and Mommy. You love to play the "I love you" game that ends in tickling and laughter. Dancing is also a favorite of yours and it is so cute when you dance around, sometimes you twirl around and get dizzy. You also give high fives with both hands and you giggle when you give Mommy two high fives at once. You call your blanket your bebe - we are working on pronouncing blanket but it is so cute to hear you try! You also often say shoe, no, (we are working on yes) mommy, daddy, nana, papa, ball, turtle, baby, night, night, bye, please, what's that, done, love you and more. You are growing so fast and learning so much. I can't wait to teach you more words and learn more from you my sweet little girl. I am excited to share more vacations with you as you grow. Love you bunches, Mommy

At the Park

Let's explore the park

With Grampa and Daddy

Having fun with Grama and Grampa

Grandparents and The 4th of July!

The 4th of July Parade with Daddy

At the beginning of the parade...

Here we go.

Together

Pretty red necklace

First snow cone with Daddy

Grama & Grampa

Memorial Day at the Beach

Happy Memorial Day Sweet Girl! Here you are playing at the beach in the sand.

...and you loved getting in the water with Daddy...

and you ate some sand...I don't think it was your favorite treat.

but you had so much fun!

Sweet Girl,
You have started your new day care and it has been a bit of an adjustment. You cry when I leave but then enjoy playing with the other little ones. It may be worse for me than it is for you but we are making it! I always wait at the door and peek in on you to make sure you are okay before I leave.

We had a great long weekend together. We went to the beach and you loved playing in the sand and waves. Mommy made a sand castle and Daddy took you in the waves. You are growing up so fast! You have started to say so many more words. You are saying night, night, bye, bye, banana, Mommy, Daddy, doggy and duck. You are signing the words all done, more, drink, and eat. You are blowing kisses and waving good-bye. You are napping once in the afternoon for two to three hours. Your favorite foods include broccoli, watermelon, grapes, black beans, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and avocado to name a few. You will not drink juice but love your water.

You love to read your books with Mommy and always laugh when I make the animal sounds for you. You especially love when I try to waddle like a penguin. You are just precious and love to go on walks and be outside. It is hard to get you back in when you are out and about! You love to explore your world and it is so fun to watch. You are such a gift to us, it is such a joy to watch you grow and we love you so much. Happy Memorial Day!
Love you - Mommy