Meet Paige Eden

Mommy spent the night with her college friends last night. She got to hold and play with my newest friend, Paige Eden! Isn't she just beautiful.

Charmed!

My creative Aunt Kristin has given me 3 charms so far in my 1 year of life. When I am older she will put them on a charm bracelet for me. Here is the one she gave me for my Birthday. Thanks Aunt Sissy!

Just a Few More Birthday Memories

My Birthday got better by the hour! After eating pancakes I got to tear open paper to find cool toys inside! It was the best day ever! William, Isabella, and I had a blast!

Birthday Breakfast

It was so much fun to wake up on my real Birthday and celebrate with Aunts, Uncles, Cousins,
Grampas, and Grandmas (and my parents too!) Papa made his famous apple pancakes. I got a a Mickey Mouse because it was my special day. Yum! Yum!

Asleep With Mr. Trout

This is what Mommy and Daddy found when they checked in on me the night of my First Birthday. I was pooped!

First Birthday Memories

My First Birthday was a great celebration with all my friends and family!

Fall Fun!

We haven't blogged in a very long time so my Mommy will throw in a few posts here and there to catch you up on the past several months.

Here are a few of my favorite Fall things. I went T or T downtown with my pals Jamey the puppy, Jonathan the lion, Oliver the zebra, and Spike as Peter Pan. Mommy also took me to T or T in the dorms. My cousin Isabella was an M&M! I saw Isabelle and Jake all dressed up! We had a blast! I was Daddy's little candy collector.

Another great thing about Fall is pumpkins. My Grandma Great made 3 soft pumpkins a long time ago and now they are mine to play with! Mr. Bear and I love chatting with them!

Thanksgiving, Cookies, and Christmas Lights

I had a most delicious Thanksgiving at the lake. Aside from Turkey etc... Grammy and I made sugar cookies with frosting a sprinkles. Since I am old enough, Mommy let me taste a cookie and boy was it ever good! We went to see Christmas lights with Grammy and Pappy. It is getting very cold where I live so I need my mouse cap to stay extra warm!

...And The Stockings Hung On The Chimney With Care

Grammy made special stockings for my family. We Love Them! I hope I'll find all sorts of yummy things in mine on Christmas.

Ava's Back

I'm so proud! Mommy and Daddy are high on speed...I mean on high speed internet. Now I can share life with you. We'll fill in the gaps as we go...but for now here are a few pictures of me and my Christmas tree today and a year ago. See how I've grown?

Party Planning

Okay, this Birthday update has taken far too long. Here's the scoop on me turning one!

Whoa! We had a busy, but super fun weekend. Mommy, Mum, and Aunt Sissy iced cupcakes all morning. I gave everyone a scare when I found the lid (which was very hidden in the trash) to the green food coloring. I did what every other baby would do and gave it a little taste...well let's just say I put the whole lid in my mouth. Next thing I knew Mommy was literally screaming because I had dark green oozing from both sides of my mouth. After a ruined pair of jammies and lots of rinsing---I got back to the normal me. Mommy regrets not taking a picture...but she wasn't so focused on my blog or her camera at the time.

Saturday afternoon, Daddy and Papa put my new table together. G&G Great and Aunt Vickie came for the party extra early for a visit.

Lucky me got two BIG naps so I would be extra perky for my party!

I'm The Birthday Girl!

Today is my BIG number 1 Birthday! We have had a weekend loaded with fun and excitement. First, my family came to visit---all Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins! Then I had a super fun party on Saturday night. We topped it off with a Birthday breakfast this morning.
Mommy has lots to tell you but it make take several posts. Today is official nap day because the fun is coming to a halt. If you've ever read The Napping House...that's just what we're doing!
Just for fun, here is a picture of me the day I was born and another at my party. Stay tuned for more.....until then, Happy Birthday to me!

Dinner With Friends

Last night Mommy and Daddy had dinner with some friends who live in Texas. I got to meet Ethan and Madelyn. We had loads of fun while the grown ups talked.

Ava's New Spot

I love to crawl under my exersaucer and hide. Just when I think the coast is clear, Mommy snaps a picture of me!

Catch Me If You Can

Someone snuck into Mommy's kitchen and spread dish towels all over the floor. Why is the baby in the house always to blame? I have no idea who could have created such a mess!

I'm a Pepper

I'm a Pepper
You're a Pepper
We're a Pepper too!

Ava's version...
I'm a Pooper
You're a Pooper
We're a Pooper too

William picked this out for me. When I was just a wee little thing, he called me "Squirty Pants."

Papa's Tie

A&W Party

Last week Mommy and Daddy took me on another trip to Texas! We celebrated William's 5th Birthday! Mommy and I made him a special Kindergarten basket with all kinds of stuff 5 year olds need. I went to his swimming party and had a great time.

Since I am about to turn 1 , we also had an Ava and William party. We celebrated with A&W rootbeer floats--woo-hoo!!! No rootbeer for me and only a taste of ice cream...but fear not, I did get a biter biscuit---ughh!

Happy Birthday, William! I love you!

Lakeside Bath

Here I am on the 4th of July taking a dip in my fun little pool on the deck. Mommy decided to combine swim time with bath time so I got my hair washed while I played.

Pure Heaven

It doesn't get much better than a bite of a fresh peach and vanilla ice cream!