Ava's first Salon haircut

Ava's hair was looking like she had a mullet / the 5th member of The Beatles. My hair cutting skills were just not up to par anymore and her poor bangs were so lopsided. We took her to this fantastic kid's salon called "Pigtails and Crew Cuts" in Virginia Beach. She had a great time playing and then getting her hair cut in a fire engine watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. We will definitely be repeat customers.

Great waiting area- she was bossing all those boys around with her "choo choos"

Your turn Big Girl!

Before look

she actually sat remarkably still

She loved ringing the bell on the fire truck

snip snip

Tada! Straight bangs and less of a mullet. It looks great dry. I'll post more pictures soon. Don't worry those beautiful curls are still there in the back.

Drive 3 hours for a nap

Two weeks ago Greg got the opportunity to go to the last home Navy football game with his Dad and brothers. We tagged along and stayed with Mom during the game for the day. Greg said, "Becca we won't even be there 24 hours are you sure you want to make the 3 hour drive?". Hmmm, drive 3 hours to be spoiled by mom and be able to take my first nap in a week....YES let's hit the road! Greg had a great time with his family and I had a long glorious nap while GiGi and Ava whipped up some delicious dessert in the kitchen.

Cuddling my sweetie.

Bdad watching over his Great Granddaughters.

Ellie meets her Godfather Uncle Eric

We realized that Ellie has the same defined chin that Eric has

It is no longer debatable- Ellie is definitely a red head.

She is filling out already! Isn't she just delicious...

Deja Vu- I used to always sit with Bdad in this chair when I was Ava's age.

Ava and GiGi having a culinary adventure

They made gingerbread- Ava was a fan

yum yum yum

Time to clean up the dishes

Got to eat your dinner if you want that gingerbread Missy

Can Do- Mother of Two

Ellie has had some digestion issues lately. One of the ways I have been combating it is putting her on the dryer while I fold clothes next to her on the washing machine. Ellie loves the heat, vibration, and white noise of the dryer. Don't worry she only sits up there when I am right next to her :).

Ava helped me put together the double stroller. She is so excited that she gets to sit next to her baby sis. Literally as soon as I put on the wheels of the stroller she jumped up into the seat and would not get out until we went on a walk. Here she is looking at the owner's manual as I put on the stroller accessories.

I was brave and took the girls out to the grocery store on my own to get some essentials....needless to say, I will not be doing that again until Greg is deployed when I have no other option.

Nanny (what Ava has now named her) and PopPops came back to help us out and visit again for a few days. Nanny is giving Ellie her first bath in her infant bath tub.

She is not particularly fond of baths yet but she does love when you massage her head with the baby shampoo.

She was a very content baby after her bath

You can't tell here but Ava is wearing her Navy Jersey that the Butalas got her for the Notre Dame Game- The three of the Navy fans brought good luck in the victory over ND!

Petite girl!

Ava taking a picture of Ellie with PopPops' camera

Deep thoughts by Ellie Valdez...

Nanny taking her granddaughters on a walk during a beautiful day

Ava burping her baby next to PopPops burping Ellie

Pen just making herself comfortable on the grill cover outside

Nanny and Ellie

We were very fortunate not to have any damage to our house or car during the Nor'easter last week that hit Hampton Roads. We didn't even lose power. The only side effect of the storm was us getting stir crazy. I took the girls to a bounce house to get out some of the wiggles with the Heberts.

Ava was constantly on the go here so it was very hard to snap a picture of her

A wee bit small to go on the inflatables at the bounce house

Ellie's "work out" time.

After I got out of my shower I walked out to Miss Ava waiting patiently in our bed for me to read her "two dog" book.

She is so tiny in our bed.

Ava is very protective over Ellie

Daddy's girls

Ava so excited to be rocking red high heels

Ava reading Ellie a book in Ellie's car seat. Isn't it hard to believe that Ava used to fit in that car seat?

Aunt Jess stopped by to meet her new niece!

Ellie snuggled up to her immediately

One of the best feelings- Ellie falling asleep on your chest.