Walking with her pink walker

YEAH! Today our big accomplishment is that Ava started walking with her pink walker!! IT is so fun to see Ava start to get mobile. I can not wait until she gets mobile. So proud of my little miracle girl.

Under the table and dreaming

Can you see me?

Ahhh you found me!

Ava making her "scrunchy face"

I gave this blog its name after the absolutely best CD ever "Under the table and dreaming" by Dave Matthews band! So this evening Ava was crawing to go see Adam as he came in from work. But she got distracted by the dinning room table and chairs. She crawled under the table and pulled herself up. When she noticed Adam and I looking at us, she gave us her "scrunchy face".

Yeah for Noah!!

Noah at one year old (Ava and Noah were born 4 days apart)

I know many of you prayed for little Noah who was a little boy that was in the NICU with Ava. When Ava was discharged from the NICU, we left and I was forgot to get Noah's mommy's information so that we could stay together. Well, on SUnday I worked in the nursery with one of the nurses that work in the NICU and took care of both Noah and Ava. I asked her about Noah. She said she really couldn't say anything but that his picture was up on the bulletin board in the NICU. Parents that have had kids in the NICU send updated pictures up to the nurses and doctors and they put them up on this large bulletin board in front of the NICU. So I went on Facebook to see if I could find Noah's mom, Melissa and I found her. Noah went home and is doing great! God has truely done a miracle in this little boys life. Just to tell everyone who prayed hard for Noah thank you!!!

Girls only at Gymboree and Super Bowl Party

Ava, Mya and Madi having girl talk

Yeah...just girls today

Ava making her "bulldog" face!

Ava playing with Mya

Cynthia!

The boys watched the game

While the girls talked!

For Super Bowl Sunday, mommy and daddy went to their friends the Cooley's house for a party with thier small group. Ava stayed at home with Grandmamma. On Monday at Gymboree it was a girls only class (well accept for Madi's dad!). Ava, Mya and Madi had fun playing and socializing together. It is so funny to see how soon little girls starting wanting to be together and chatting...ignoring everything else going on.

Pretty girl in pink and brown

One of the most fun things about having a little girl is dressing her up in cute little outfits. Of course I love to do matchy, matchy! The the outfits was made by Grammy and Ava loves that she paired it with some super cute tights!

Fun with cousins and one year old picture

Ava's favorite thing is to play in the mirror

Give me a kiss!

Mirror, Mirror on the wall...

Hudson and Ava played peek a boo!

McClellen and Ava having girl talk

McClellen and Ava loved playing with the activity table together

Hudson wanted Ava to wrestle with him


Ava is so blessed to have super fun cousins, McClellen and Hudson. Ava has so much fun playing tea party, activity table and having girl talk with McClellen. Ava has a great time with Hudson, getting to rough house. This week Ava went to get her one year picture made. It was an extra special event because Ava had her picture taken at the same place the Mommy got her one-year picture taken. Ava did a great job and we have a ton of great shots to decide on! Her favorite thing to do was to play in the mirror while we got her dressed!!

When Daddy is in charge

OOOO! Look at all my toys

Daddy, are trying to keep me contained

Yeah this is so much fun!

Okay, I'm ready to get out!

So this afternoon Adam let me take a nap and he was in charge of Ava for about two hours. When I woke up from my nap Adam showed me the pictures he took. This is how Adam and Ava played while I was asleep!

One year old check up!

Here are some fun pictures that I took of Ava tonight. I finally captured her great, make my heart melt, smile! She is also showing off her tool set that she recieved from her b-day. Daddy likes to work with a hammer and nails in make some great wood working. So Ava wanted to do it too!

At Ava's one year appointment she weighed 16.8 pounds and was 27..almost 28 inches long. She can now start drinking whole milk and get off formula (praise the Lord for the money we will save!). Also, she is now allowed to eat pretty much anything, which will make meal preparation easier. Ava now has two botton teeth and the top two teeth are starting to come in.

What an amazing, miracle year it has been! To God be the glory! Great things He has done!!

Garments by Grammy!

Cute and functional!

What! Of course I am cute

It even has a cute bow

Thanks Grammy for my cute outfit

Ava is so blessed to have her Grammy who makes her very cute clothes. Here is the newest outfit that Grammy has made for Ava!

Are Ya Happy and You Know It?

Ava has learned the "motions" to "If You Are Happy and You Know It". Please ignore Mommy's beautiful singing and just enjoy watching Ava enjoying music time at home! It is so fun to see Ava growing, changing and learning each and everyday.

In order to watch the video and hear the words being sung, make sure you click the pause button on the play list. Then click on play on the video.

Ava's new favorite thing!

Looking out towards the future

Ava loves to lick the window too!

Ava's new favorite thing to do is to stand at the den windows. She pulls herself up, puts her face to the window and giggles. The best is when she kisses or licks the window too! Everyday she grows, changes and tries new things. She has no fear!

Fun at Mall of Georgia

Today Ava and I met Grammy at Mall of Georgia. At the mall they have a really fun carousel. Ava enjoyed riding on it and so did Mommy! We had a great time getting to spend some time with Grammy and celebrate her birthday! Happy Birthday Grammy...we love you!