1st Haircut & Some Giggles

We gave Ava bangs this evening. She wasn't entirely enthused with the process, and I think I liked the messy look before, but I think this is more comfortable for our little ham--see ensuing pics and video below:

Ava's February 2008

Ava was rocked by a nasty flu virus. She had 2.5 days of puking and is currently switched it up to the other end. Despite illnesses, we've gotten out to the local park. Here are some pics:

Notice how Mother is missing from this string of photos. We have a photo of Laura in PJ's, but I'm not about to post for fearof what might happen... ooooooOOOO!

And here's a fun video for your enjoyment:

First Words

Ava's been poppin' out some words in the last month. Her first real word is undeniably, "shoes." (Laura and I assume a future fetish is probable.) Here are some other notable wordlings:

Dada, Mama, block, truck, duck, bananna (usually comes out as 'ba' or 'na'), and the killer one that happened today was...... hold on, I have to set it up properly.

I just got home from work, Laura and I were preparing dinner. Laura put Ava in her high chair, then Ava squealed with delight when she saw some cheerios on her tray. Well, Laura asked Ava, "Oh, are you excited about your cheerios?" Ava replied, "sha, sheerios."

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Laura and I just looked at each other, and Ava said it again quickly, "sheerios." We tried to get her to say it again, but no such luck. This kids nuts!

Nana Lindgren was here to visit last week! Yay! Here are some pics from the memorable time we spent together! :)



At the mall--Ava had a permanant smile on her face!


Ava in the sweater Auntie Mandi made for her--thanks Auntie!


Lovely bath shot


At the Children's Museum. Ava "picked" a flower to smell. :) Cutie


Kisses, kisses xoxox


Ava spacin out during lunchtime. Beautiful shot tho...no?


Ava's favorite pasttime...hugging the kitty. Or Ta...Ta as she calls her. :)


Helpin daddy blow out his 27 candles! Happy Birthday Chris!


Yup...Ava you sure need to brush that hair! (Another of her favorite pasttimes)


Finally, lovin her new Valentines doggie from Great Grandma Marian :)

P.S. In order to write this super long blog, Ava has terrorized our living area. She pulled down at least 15 DVDS from the shelf, made Miko squeal, nursed for 2 min, poured grahm cracker crumbs out of the baggie, and is now taking the batteries out of a walkie talkie--who knows where she found that!! So...you'd better enjoy these pics! :) LOL