Scott and Ava went to their 2nd Daddy/Daughter dance tonight. I just love how giddy and excited Ava gets as she anticipates the fun of dressing up and having a night out!
...a kiss for daddy...
...and a hug...
...and some giggles too...
...practicing her twirling skills...
Scott got a cute picture of Isabella and Ava having fun.
We had a fun visit today with Mum, Papa, Grandma Great, and Aunt Vickie.
Scott and Ava went sledding behind our house tonight. I only have pictures and wet clothes as evidence. I "had" to stay home to keep the baby warm!
Check out the icicles hanging from the swingset!
It has been a beautiful snowy day... perfect for making snow ice-cream!
Paula Deen's recipe is a good one!
It's especially good with chocolate chips and plenty of sprinkles!
...beautiful Nora...
...Kelli & Jane (& baby)...
Our friend Silas came over this week. 
....Ava and Silas..... 
...Jane LOVES to swing...
....and....
...Ava LOVES to slide...
Jane prefers walking these days over being held or being in the stroller.
Scott and Ava climbed down the rocks under the bridge to explore and check things out. 
Yum!
...Jane & Pappy...
Ava & Grammy
...before and after... ha!
Happy 2010!
Scott and Ava had a date at Bass Pro.....made complete with a Sonic slush and corn dog!
We had a very Merry (semi-white) Christmas!
...Jane and her new mouse became fast friends...
Sweet Creighton had fun just taking it all in...and tried his best to open presents. The big cousins were MORE than happy to help him open gifts.
...Ava enjoying some snowy fun...
...taking a spin on her new bike....
...the girls and their new lunch bags...
Jane was way into the festivities...super cute!
...Jane's new horsey...
...we carried on our tradition of jammies ALL day...
It was a fun and Merry Christmas morning!
...Mary talking to the Angel ...
... Tired Mary with Joseph holding baby Jesus...
...The Angel telling the shepherds of Jesus' Birth...
We had a Merry Christmas at the lake yesterday. The girls had a great day together!
...Ava enjoying the Advent candles...
Jane is getting over a double ear infection. She slept most of the day away and missed out on a lot of the fun. Poor Janie!
...Present Time...
The girls got some Play Mobile...Scott had more fun playing than the girls...ha!
The girls and their "Bzzzzz" toothbrushes...as they called them! They were both so giddy about having battery operated brushes! The thrill of this gift was so cute!
Family picture...Jane still looks half asleep (with some cute bed head)!
Jane finally opening her gifts....3 hours later!
Ava's class had their Christmas Party today. Miss. Brenda made it extra special. They had special snacks and activities.
...Cute Class...
Ava and Barrett enjoying the party.
