Merry Christmas

Ava just had to have a red scooter this year, and I'm happy to report that Santa did not disappoint! I'm sure Zac was happy as well, he seems to love his little tike bike as well. What a great blessing to be able to see such overwhelming joy and happiness on Christmas morning. So grateful with all we have been blessed with.

Warmer Days

These were taken on a much warmer November day. We were headed to an early Thanksgiving dinner at Christy and Johns, thanks for having us along with everyone else! Ava loves the snow but hates the cold. She told me "I wish Christmas and winter were in the summer."

We could not get Ava to take the hat off for anything here. I was just so grateful that she wore the white shirt in spite of the ruffles! I call that a score. Lot's going on the next few days, Uncle Tony's Birthday, Daddy's Birthday, and of course Christmas! Today we are expecting a quick visit from a very busy man in a red suit - I know Ava is going to love it! Zac is still a little scared of the strange man - but Ava, well all she has dreamed about since Christmas decorations started appearing is a red scooter. We'll see if Santa can make it happen!

And we have TAKEOFF...

He's a full fledged walker now. He is too fun to watch walking. I just love when they first figure it out and don't have great balance. He is ever so proud of himself (almost as proud as I am), it is too much. He gives me the greatest smile and then just laughs while he is trying to walk and then, whoops, looses his balance and down he goes! He's excitement is what messes him up - I love it! This second pic I snapped in his great excitement right as he was about to go down. Gotta break out the video camera, and soon. Off course Ava doesn't see what is so special about it, she says "just about everyone I know can walk".