Tuesday, January 25, 2011


'Tummy Time'


Somebody got his first ball and glove!



 Mommy and Ava staying warm while the boys play catch


Just chillin' in my bumbo

Five months...


Yesterday, Ava turned five months old.  Time is flying!  She is officially rolling over from back to front and still not a huge fan of tummy time.  She's trying to sit up, especially in her car seat.  She's laughing more and more each day...the most at her big brother and her daddy.  She has got them both wrapped around her finger.  On Sunday Jeff and I were getting ready for church and I could hear Joe in Ava's bed singing to her.  I went to look at them and he was laying down next to her, just playing with her hands.  It melted my heart.  Next time I'm going to grab the video camera, because I'm sure I'll need to remind him someday that he once loved his little sister!  We are truly blessed with amazing and healthy kids.  Happy 5 months, Ava!  You enjoyed your big brother singing Happy Birthday to you ;)

Four months...

Ava turned 4 months old on Christmas Eve.  We didn't quite get our monthly picture in her room since we were traveling on that day, but here are a couple in her Christmas dress.  She had a good check up and had to get her shots.  Unfortunately, she had an ear infection that we are on round #2 of antibiotics.  Thank goodness, she hasn't been fussy or running a fever with it.  We just hope it clears up with this round of medicine.  It seems like we are going down the same road we did with Joe, ending with tubes.  We'll see.  She was 15 pounds, 14 ounces and 26 3/4 inches long.  Both measurements are above the 95th percentile for her age...what can I say, she's my chunkey monkey!  At four months, she was sleeping through the night, eating ~5 ounces every 3 to 4 hours.  No cereal yet, I'm waiting until about 6 months.  She continues to exclusively breastfeed and since she's satisfied and sleeping through the night I'm not in a hurry to start the cereal.  She continues to amaze me with her laid back attitude and is melting our hearts with her precious smile.  We love you Ava Jane and are enjoying every moment of your life!