Easter Egg Hunt!

Caleb, Luke and AJ

Trying to take a picture of all the kids: Luke,

Brody, Lyla, Maddy, Ava, Caleb and Brock

The Ladies: Lyla, Maddy and Ava

Our family at the Easter Egg Hunt

Picking up some eggs

Look at all the eggs!

We ran into Cousin Lisa and "Baby Kate"!

Ava with the Easter Bunny

Mommy, Ava, Betsy and Harper

Wee! Going down the slide

Looking at the animals in the petting zoo

Mommy wore funny ears on her head!

What a fun time we had at the Cedarcrest Easter Egg Hunt. There were jumpies, a petting zoo and 40,000 eggs!! They split the "hunts" up by age group. Ava was in the under 3 year old group. Mommy was very competitive in making sure Ava was able to pick up some eggs...even blocking out some kids. (thanks Coach Kathy for the blocking skills!). Ava had fun getting to enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt with all her buddies, and even her cousins Kate, Nathan and Isaac were there too!!

Family Fun on Good Friday!

Flying up in the air with Daddy!

Fun on the slide

Drumming on the drums

Yeah for Good Friday! Daddy was off work today so Mommy, Daddy and Ava had a great time at the park this morning. Then after lunch and nap, Ava played outside on her quilt while Mommy and Daddy pulled weeds in the yard. Then at dinner and family devotion time, Ava learned about why we celebrate Good Friday and sang "Up from the Grave He Arose!" Ava clapped and smiled.

Spring day at the Park

Ava in her "big girl" car seat

Ava and Luke at the play car...one of Ava's favorites things today

Brooklyn came to play

Colby took a nap

Caleb joined in on the fun

Ava enjoyed playing in the mulch

Luke was very sweet to Ava

Ava is not afraid to keep up with the big boys

My little sunflower!


Ava and Mommy met our playgroup today at the park. Ava enjoyed playing with AJ, Luke, Caleb, Colby and Brooklyn! It was a beautiful day...it was sunny and 83! All of the mommies also had fun talking and hanging out with each other. Ava is very excited that she is now able to ride in her big girl carseat in the car! She is becoming such a big girl these days. I love to see that nothing or noone intimidates her...thats my girl!

Yeah for Spring!

Head, shoulders, knees and toes!

Ava and AJ at the sandbox

Sarah and AJ came over to play today

AJ was excited about coming over to play

Tiny toes in the sand

Ava in her new sandbox!

Ava's pink car is helping her learn to walk

Wow! It was a beautiful day today! Ava had a great time playing outside in her sandbox, swing, slide and pushing her pink car walker around. Ava's buddy AJ came over to play too. Ava and AJ playing together for almost two hours, so hopefully they will be worn out tonight! Of course, mommy is a little over protective and made Ava wear her hat and sunscreen outside. Ava loved her new sandbox and really loved the feel of the sand. Ava and Mommy are super excited that Spring has come to GA so they can play outside!

Gymboree Level 3

Ava was knocked out!!!

Riding on the rocky horse!

Ava did Level 3 today at Gymboree!! She did such a great job and held her own with the "big kids"! So proud of her!

I can be a helper, a helper!!!

Safety first...right!

I can be a helper, even if I am little!

Daddy, do you need this document?

Yes...what do you need me to do?

JW Cooler Company's newest employee!

Ava loves being a little helper. The other day she basically climbed into the dish washer to help Mommy unload the dishes! Then on friday when Ava and Mommy went to have lunch with Daddy, Ava "helped" Daddy with his work!! Ava is drooling alot lately because she is getting some new teeth, so she wears a bib alot, in order to save her clothes.

Surrounded by 10,000 angels!

This picture is a fan favorite!

2nd Kings 6:16-17

16."Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them." 17.And Elisha prayed, "O Lord, open his eyes so he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha."

Everyday I pray a "hedge of protection" over Ava, Adam and I as we go along our day. I also know that my parents and my friends are praying me, Ava and Adam too. I always knew that I had "10,000 angels" surrounded me but I was reminded of just how real that is today. This afternoon Ava and I were leaving Wal-Mart with groceries, presciption and some special suprises for Adam, when something incredible...may I say miraculous happened. As I was getting the bags in the car, buckling Ava in her carseat and putting the stroller in the trunk, a van pulled up in the parking spot right beside my car. It was one of those white utility vans, with no windows, that "chester, chester, child molester" drives! I looked over and saw a "sketchy" looking guy driving the van and looking suspiciously at Ava and I. My heart started pounding as I quickly closed the trunk, slammed Ava's door closed, jumped into my seat and locked the car doors, which took all about 2 seconds! In my panicked state I cried out to the Lord, "send your 10,000 angels down to protect me and my precious Ava!" As I hurriedly pulled out of the parking space I looked over once again at the "scary man in the white van", and his eyes were wide and looked like he had seen a ghost. Well, I believe like Elisha's servant, God opened his eyes just for a moment to see that me and and Ava were guarded by my God's mighty angels!! For I know that my Redeemer lives...He is my Rock, My Strength and My Protector!!

Mommy's little helper

Ava loves to help mommy load and unload the dish washer! I like the help and the entertainment because doing the dishes is my least favorite chore. When Ava sees me with the dishwasher open she quickly crawls over and wants to be part of the action!