Fun at Playgroup!

Ava getting a big hug from Luke

Girls can play with trucks too

Yeah for Brooklyn joining the group

Ava had a great time at playgroup today! She got a big hug and her first "kiss" from Luke. Don't worry it was just on the cheek! She was glad that Brooklyn joined in on the group so that she would have another girl to play with.

Mother's Day and Gymboree Fun!

Ava's favorite thing to do at Gymboree!!


Ava and her friend Pria working together

The girls having fun!!!

Ava's first Sunday School craft!

Ava and I on Mother's Day

Ava and Grammy

Me-Me and Nathan

Amy, Jeff, Daniel and Christinia

Ava and Kate

I had a fabulous Mother's Day!! The morning started with some fun mother/daughter pictures on the front porch. Then it was off to church for a Mother's Day service. It was an exciting day because Ava was moved up to the "Mighty Walkers" class. Since Ava is walking now...taking about 5-10 steps at a time. She really enjoyed her class and especially her new teacher, Miss Malinda. Ava made her first of I know will be many Sunday school crafts. After church we came home and had Grammy and Doc and most of the "Cobb Clan" over for lunch. It was so nice to be able to share Mother's Day with my mom, grandmother and my daughter. I am a blessed woman!! Today Ava had a great time at Gymboree. In her Level 3 class, it was a "girls only" class!! Ava and her friend Pria had a great time playing together. Ava's favorite thing to do a Gymboree is to go over and look at herself in the 3-sided mirror...should I be worried!

Swimming, Swimming in the Swimming Pool!

Ava enjoyed dumping water on her head

And splashing in the water

Mommy and Ava had a great time in the pool

Ava had fun floating on her little tube

Ava had a great time in her little pool today

Hot Georgia day....check, Super cute bathing suit and matching hat...check, Fun little pool...check, all adds up to a fun afternoon! Today Mommy and Ava had a great time splashing in her little pool. Her favorite thing to do was take her hat off, fill it with water and dump it on her head!!

What big girls do!!!

Help Mommy in the kitchen

Have fun in the swing

Helps Mommy get the mail

Draws with chalk on the driveway

The finished product

This afternoon Ava had a fun time outside and helping Mommy! She drew on the driveway with chalk and walked down to the mailbox to help get the mail. Mommy and Ava then went to the back yard and Ava had fun swinging. When we got near the swing she said, "Wee, Wee"! After playing outside, Mommy and Ava went inside to get dinner ready. Ava was big helper to Mommy in the kitchen.

McClellen's birthday and dedication

The birthday girl!

Loved her birthday cake

So did Ava!

Brad, Carri, Hudson and McClellen

McClellen's kitchen was a big hit!

McClellen, Hudson and Ava in front of Tucker's mural

McClellen getting dedicated at ERBC

Ava trying on her life-vest!

Ava had another super fun weekend! We all were back in Greenville this weekend celebrating McClellen's first birthday and her dedication! On Saturday McClellen had a fun birthday party at her house. She wore a super cute tu-tu that Ava loved. McClellen got some great toys and was nice enough to let Ava play with them. Carri made McClellen this fun, purple butterfly cake. YUMMY!! On Sunday, McClellen was dedicated to the Lord at Edwards Road Baptist church. It was a very special day for our family. Before the service we took pictures in front of Tucker's mural in the preschool department. The mural was created in honor and memory of McClellen's biggest brother Tucker (Robert Michael Medcalf). When he was born, he was really sick and God did not want him to suffer so God asked Tucker to come live with Him in Heaven. So Tucker is worshipping before our Lord right now! What a wonderful weekend it was getting to hang out with my amazing family. On the way home we stopped at the lake house to help Grammy and Doc with a few things. While we were there Ava wanted to go down to the dock and check out the water. In order to go down to the dock Ava had to wear her life-vest. She was not too excited about it but safety first!

15 month appointment!

Ava had her 15 month appointment today! She is finally on the growth chart. She is in the 10% for height and 3% for weight. She is 29 inches tall and weighs 17 lbs and 14 ounces. Her doctor said tha she was doing great with her verbal skills...shocker! Her walking is getting better but we are going to have a "Babies Can't Wait" evaluation this week. Ava has started standing up on her own and has taken a few steps by herself, but I just want to make sure that she is right on track. Ava did have to have a one shot today, her tetnus shot. I hate when she gets shots, when she cries and hurts, I always cry too!

Ava's cousin Hudson turns 3!

worn out from her exciting weekend

Mommy styled Ava's hair

McClellen and Ava sharing the stroller

The girls riding together

Hudson had a sports themed party

Mommy, Grammy and Ava!

This weekend was full of fun...again! Ava's big cousin Hudson turned three! He had a sports themed party and it was so much fun! It was at ERBC in the gym. Ava enjoyed playing with all of the toys and the open space. Ava and McClellen played really well together, though they are both pretty strong willed, so it was funny to see them try to one up each other for the toys!! On the way home on Sunday, Mommy and Daddy stopped at the lake to see all of the new renovations. Mommy, Grammy and Ava took a three generation picture. The first time we took one of these pictures was during Ava's time in the NICU. Today, was a much brighter, happier day for a picture!