Mateo Thomas

Our Baby Boy!

Daddy & Ava paint Ava's wagon

Kerry, a co-worker of Justin's, gave a wagon to Ava. It is about 15 years old and it is weathered from many years of use by Kerry's daughter. So when Justin brought it home he asked Ava what color she would like to paint it. She said purple...so they walked to the hardware store bought purple spray paint and re-created "wagon". Daddy and Ava were even able to figure out how to attach an umbrella to it. They had a lot of fun with this project.

Ava loves playing with Daddy's tools. Here they are taking the wagon apart and repainting the white parts.




Half way finished and they take time to eat cupcakes. This is a very important step in the process...eating cupcakes.


Ava bringing Daddy more paint. She is a very good helper.


Ta-da! Painted and put back together.


Ava wants to say "Hello Everyone!"


Ava being silly.


Here is Ava giving the wagon a test drive of her own.

We Caved!

Five years ago we vowed to never become one of those people. We simply under NO circumstance could ever sucuumb to the nonsense. No, we aren't pretentious people, but driving a minivan??? Absurd. A sedan that seats five has ample leg room, trunk space & passes the crash test with flying colors, thank you very much. Besides, who in their right mind would CHOOSE to ride around in a vehicle whose purpose serves better delivering goods instead of people. Not Us! That was five years ago. About three months ago my dear husband planted the seed. He actually spoke of minivans in a positive light. You know honey, you could have a power liftgate & side doors. Imagine the convenience when loading up the little ones along with a cart-full of groceries. What had happened to my true-to-the-end-no-minivans-ever partner? I took a deep breath, listened attentively, and yes...considered it. So we did it. We caved. And you know what? It's the best decision we've ever made in all of our vehicle purchases (single days included) of the past. And like many of the others often say, I can't imagine my life without one.

Grandma Marce's Visit

GM stopped for a short but very enjoyable visit. Grandma will be holding down the fort during those hours in which baby #2 makes his grand entrance into the world.

Bubbles just make the world a better place.

Hello Spring!

Will this get me my way?

I don't think so honey, but nice try! Ava's (strong) attempt at manipulating me into buying her something (I don't even remember what it was). Btw, her bffs, Molly and Zoe, weren't budging either.

It's Party Time!!!!

This is Ava's first Quinceanera. As you can see, she got her fair share of salsa dancing in. When it's in your blood...it's in your blood. Love it!!