Ava introduced to "Beaver"
She likes him
She is barely bigger than him
Durable enough to chew on
My Grandmother/B-Mom hand made my cousins and I stuffed animals when we were infants. My cousin Zach got a stuffed animal that was a beaver that he named "
BeeBee". I wanted to be just like Zach so I decided my stuffed animal would be named "Beaver" even though my animal was clearly not a Beaver but he was in my eyes. I slept next to Beaver from the time I was an infant to when I went to college. I wanted to take him to college but I was convinced that it was time for Beaver to be retired so that I didn't freak out my roommates (by this time Beaver was worn very thin and had a big patch around his neck to hold him together in one piece). My
Bmom made a back up Beaver for me just in case anything ever happened to the original Beaver when I was younger so that I wouldn't have a melt down. So imagine my surprise when I found the back up Beaver at my Dad's house the other weekend. I truly believe that my
Bmom is Ava's guardian angel and not just because Ava is named after. I am so happy that Ava and I can now share a special piece of
Bmom . Maybe she can name her stuffed animal something a little more eloquent than "Beaver".
loves her beach toys
weee!
Likes to play on the towels but not a huge fan of the sand yet
Does NOT like the water
Not a happy camper
Happier hanging out with Laura
Mad at Mommy. Tired of the sand
Day two of the beach....she is a bit hesitant
But then she decides she really likes the sand after all
My Beach Buddy Jane Berry
Beautiful Day for Kites
showing Momma her toys
She LOVES sunglasses and always tries to steal mine
Hooray Beach!
Happy Baby!
Always checks to see if things are edible
Loves playing with Aunt JB
Talking with JB
VA Beach Boardwalk
Ava loved it!
VA Beach Fun
I LOVED the Elvis Festival!
Sidewalk Chalk contest
He was an accurate Elvis
This was my favorite sidewalk Elvis
Summer is in full swing at the Valdez house. Greg is now in a California Desert with his class learning how to drop bombs in the Super Hornet. He is working 12 hour days in 115 degree heat! He at least has been able to cut loose on the weekends by going to San Diego with his friends. We miss him terribly and are so proud of him. The old saying has remained true with "while the husbands are away the wives shall play!". Two of my girlfriends came to visit me this weekend, Laura and Jane Berry. We hit the beach and had a wonderful time. Ava hated it the first day but adapted the second day. She decided she loves sand but still hates the Ocean. She has become amazingly efficent at rolling these days and has decided not to crawl. She is like a little secret agent rolling around the apartment quickly without making a sound. She is starting to like more foods each week which has made meal times more enjoyable. Becca, Ava, and Penny are gearing up to drive to Marietta Georgia to visit her family for a few days. We are looking forward to hanging out with the Cones and Fulchers. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!
The Dads celebrated fathers day with their baby girl
I'm tired Dad!
Justin supervising
