Our New Addition

We decided to take the plunge and trade in the Camry for a new Sienna. We like it a lot and think it will be great for handling two kids!! We took her on a drive tonight to show her the sights!

Recovering From the Weekend

We had a busy weekend that started with a little shower with some of my girlfriends. It was nice to get together and chat a bit, eat some yummy food and watch Ava and her little friend play together. Kevin was busy at home working on finishing the trim for Ava's new room and completing some other items on the "honey do" list!

Ava's hair is coming in more and more every week. Recently she brought me the tiny barrettes that I bought her - she wanted nothing to do with them before that. She was watching me pull my hair back with a couple and must have thought that it was a good idea. She even posed for me so I could take a picture of her with them in!

Only three weeks until we get to meet our new addition!

A Busy Summer

Somehow we have managed to have found ourselves so busy that the blog has not been updated in almost a month. I apologize to those to check it from time to time - I really don't have a good excuse!

We are four weeks from meeting our little Ella; we are very excited. And I am not yet feeling prepared. I haven't packed our bags, but have made lists of what to pack for everyone.

Here are some pictures from the last month. We went up to the cities a couple of weeks ago and stayed with Melissa and Jeff in their new home. We visited Underwater World at the Mall of America and the MN Zoo. It was a nice weekend. Melissa and Jeff were so thoughtful and we were so relaxed those couple of days. (Thanks Again!!)

How Ava Gets Our Attention

With all of the work going on upstairs in Ava's room, Mom and Dad were distracted with the project. We thought Ava was just playing with the pots and pans - little did we realize that Ava grabbed the potato buds box and emptied it into all of the pots and pans and then emptied them onto the floor!! She was really having a good time until Mom cleaned it up - What a mess!!!

Our Little Piano Player

These pictures are not staged! Ava has really taken to the piano this last week. She can open it up by herself to get at the keys (not something we are totally thrilled about) and this morning she pulled herself up on the piano bench.

We invested in this piano a few weeks ago and Kevin is working on sharpening his skills. It is going to be interesting to see if Ava continues to stay interested or not. Kevin has tried to show her how to play "chopsticks", but she won't let him play at the same time she is. It is pretty funny to see this little girl get so focused while she is playing!

STAY TUNED! Pictures of Ava's new room will be posted soon!

Ava in a Basket

Ava has taken to climbing in her toy box or laundry basket or anything big enough to fit her (kitchen cupboard with the pots and pans) and playing with toys - many times I know she can't be comfortable, but she seems to like having her own space. It is a good thing Kevin is almost finished with her room upstairs. It will be completed with carpet next Wednesday!

Lunch

Here are some pictures of Ava at lunchtime yesterday. She was being really cute and kept signing for me to take more pictures!! What a silly girl!

Ava has been a bit cranky most days - the poor kid is breaking in a few more teeth.