Latest and Greatest in Ava's toybox

Yes, it is back-breaking, but you know we'll do just about anything for a smile like this.

Ava's First Driving Lesson

First let's find some good tunes.


Ok, everyone strapped in? We're headed out!




Piece of cake



We've arrived! Where to next?



WAAAAAAA! But I was just getting the hang of it.

Mouthful of Teeth

Y Agua, Agua, Agua, weeeeee!

Toddler Business

Here we are spending an afternoon at our friends Teryn and Jackson's house. It's always bound to be a blast with these two. Their salt water pool is especially refreshing in this August heat.


Double Trouble


Although Ava savors the moment, Jackson is not quite sure he's sold on the idea.


Our little Nemo

Precious Moments

God didn't gift me with anything resembling a pretty voice. But I LOVE to sing...privately. Besides prayer, there is no better remedy for brightening my day than blaring Christian Rock as I sing praises to my Jesus. The other (very mundane) day, Ava and I were having lunch without much being said- Ok, so I normally do the talking and she does the caveman grunting back. One of my favs came on the radio, "Beautiful One" by Jeremy Camp. With a burst of energy from left field, I jump up and begin singing, very much off key (always the norm), hands up in the air...praising the Beautiful One I know and adore. Ava, with hand in midair making its way to her mouth, stopped eating. So I, feeling a little embarrassed in front of this 13 month-old, stopped singing. Ava motioned her hands and signed "more." AAaaah, she wants "more" bread to eat along with her chicken. Ok, more bread on her tray...there you are...lunch is resumed. Not quite, Ava signs again "more." "Honey, you have plenty of food in front of you." Wait, water, you must want water. No problem, let me get you your sippy and...she signs "more" a few more times. Sheepishly I put my hands up in the air and sing my off-key tune. My daughter smiles. I smile. I sing louder and put my hands up higher in the air. She puts her hands up in the air. Tears fill my eyes, and joy fills my heart. What a friend we have in Jesus.

Play Buddy

Hmmm, what kind of trouble can I get into today?



I know, let's find a good purpose for this bucket.



Dog- Why can't I make myself invisible?



Cool trick huh?
Dog- Is she going to try to shove me in the bucket next?




Forget it then. Tough crowd...