Monday, April 27, 2009

Backyard Play

Ava is really into her chalk 
She likes organizing it better than coloring with it sometimes
Ava's absolute favorite thing to do at home right now is water the plants. 
What a good little gardner she is!
We tend to water the concrete as much as the flowers lately. She was ecstatic that I allowed her to play with a bucket full of water. I love how the little things just bring her so much joy. 

First pool outing of the year

The YMCA opens their pools early each year and we are taking full advantage of it!
I'm in LOVE with her baby Crocs Ready for Summer Mom! She spent 30 minutes at the waterfalls. We would STILL be there if it were up to her.  Entertained by the turtle Ahoy Captain A! back to the waterfalls  Went back today Darling take my hand...

A daily Avaism

She loves to climb and play on our bed 
Here are some random videos of Ava just being a goofy toddler

BBQ at the Haseltons

The Haseltons always know how to throw a great party. We had a blast on Friday night hanging out with old friends in Newport News.  Some of the highlights were when Matt gave us a tour of his cruiser and all his fun police equipment. 
Matt and Ava before he cuffed her. 
Look at that sleek cruiser!
"Momma am I going to Jail?"
"I want a lawyer! Why am I being arrested?!"
The Haseltons surprised Ava with a new book and fun bubbles 
Ava and Callie having a great time 
Happy as can be!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Keeping Busy

We have been trying to keep ourselves occupied while Daddy is away so that time goes by more quickly. This week we went to stroller aerobics, the Children's museum, book club for Momma (thanks again Heberts for watching Ava), and several parks.  The hardest part of the day is in the evening because Ava expects her Daddy to walk through the door at any minute and read her a bed time story. We have Spring fever so we tried to spend the majority of the week outside. 
Today I finally convinced her to wear a hat (and it didn't have to be fastened to her head)
She was good about it MOST of the time. 
Digging for rocks
We loved playing with the ball today 
Went to the Children's Museum yesterday
Ava taking part of the exhibit apart and coming to show it to me. 
figuring out how this thing works 
She was obsessed with the train room. She just could not get enough! It was so cute she would yell "Choo Choo" everytime she saw the trains.
Fascinated by the floating globe that was being blown up into the air by a fan.
My little computer geek 
Let's go for a ride mom 
Next Stop- Elmoville!
Great day!