Learning to Walk

Slide Video #1

Slide Video #2

The Jumping Monkey

Captain Ava on a tug boat with Mommy

Daddy makes the giant dog come to life. sliding down the slide with cheekies Weeeeee that was fun!

crawling around in the inflatable jump house We always knew she was "Queen of the Castle".

Going down the baby slide She was a bit nervous.

playing with Dada She loved this Zebra thing

decided she was old enough to take a joy ride HA she was sporting this car the road warrior beep beep

trying out the baby slide weeeee couldn't get enough of this Zebra! We went to the "Jumping Monkey" with Miss Ava during our nasty weather week. She was squealing the whole time with all the new toys and inflatable jumpers to play with. She was very adventerous with Daddy. We plan on using this as a secret weapon in the future whenever she needs to get some energy out of her system.

Ava looking outside from her bedroom "Can we go outside and play Mom?" Checking out the view from her room play date with Julian Hebert Dads hanging out with the kids Chris and Julian Christine and Greg Isn't Julian adorable? He will be 3 in February

Ava and I visiting my college Christopher Newport University. We went to visit my old professors and stopped for photo ops. This is at the Ferguson Center for the Arts Ava having a great time with Daddy

Ava gardening with Dukes on the back porch our last day in NOVA This chair is so cute. This was a surprise from Grandad Warme The weather has been back and forth here in VA Beach. Notice how we are wearing tank tops and sweaters in the same blog posting. We went to Chesapeake to catch up with the Heberts. Julian was much more interested in playing with Ava this time since she is now more active.

Go Navy Beat Rutgers!

Hanging with Great Grandma

Talking with Great Grandma Bath

Talk to the hand Aunt Jess

Grandpa introducing her to the world of Navy Football All Decked out for the occasion. Yes we know she looks like a boy but she HAD to wear her Navy gear because it was good luck You can always count on yummy food at the Valdez events Aunt Jess relaxing having fun with Grandpa She only has eyes for Grandpa V

Daddy took her to meet the Navy goat at the tailgate! She loved his horns. she wanted Grandma's button Our setup

posing for Aunt Jess

The ladies at the game. Janice, Ava, Paige, and Jess

The Mids marching onto the field. Looks pretty intimidating. the spectators The goat making its appearance

Ava had a great view from Grandma's shoulders hip hip hooray Navy!

The Fly Over

Mids coming onto the field

Uncle Eric brought Ava a noise maker Our beloved Mid Eric Our favorite current Midshipman Eric and Paige

Our cheering section the brothers talking about the game The Valdez Brothers

cuddling Aunt Jess

Crucial last minutes of the game We had a great view She conked out during the fourth quarter sleep tight babe

The tailgate continues to celebrate our victory after the game "More" Navy football please! We had a wonderful time at the Navy game. There was so much energy and excitement through the entire stadium. Thank you Dad and Mom V for taking us!