Our Little Dancer

This past weekend was Ava's dance recital. Anyone who knows Ava knows she's not a big fan of doing anything to her hair but brushing it. I couldn't believe that she sat so still for me to curl and fix her hair for her recital. She really enjoyed the makeup portion of getting ready. She would ask me to stop throughout the process so she could take a look at her progress in the mirror. I just chuckled to myself and thought, "Look at all the fun I have to look forward to, formals, prom, her wedding day! Sigh!"

Her grandparents drove up to watch her at her Saturday afternoon performance. And boy did she put on a show! She danced her little heart out to the song Lollipop. They were the little Munchkins from the Wizard of Oz! I was so proud that even though she slipped on one portion of the song she got right back up and kept going. Such a brave girl! After the show we cut a small cake for Ava. She truly enjoyed having everyone there to celebrate her big day! Sunday we got to see her dance again and this time no slips! Whew! She danced so great! I don't know if she'll want to stick with dancing the rest of her life but it sure has been fun to watch her this past year! We love you Ava!!

She doesn't get sweets often can you tell? HAHA

First And Last

I can't believe Ava's first year of Primary class is done. This year has truly flown by. It's been so full of fun and exciting things for Ava. She has grown and matured so much in just one short year. I look forward to how much more knowledge she'll gain in the coming year. Take a look at her first day of school picture and her last day of school picture. She's losing her baby face which makes me a little sad. I loved her chubby cheeks. Her hair has grown so much! She turns 4 in June. My baby is growing too fast. 

First day of Primary Class.

Last day of Primary Class.

Ava's Art Walk

It was the end of the year picnic for Ava's school. This year things were done a little differently in that the children had painted and prepared items for a Art Walk silent auction. Items were placed in different areas of the playground and we were allowed to walk around and view the children's art. Ava helped with a potting planter and a bird house. We bid on the bird house but was outbid when it was all said and done. Luckily there were a few bird houses that didn't get bid on and we were able to bring one home. We didn't get to stay for the picnic portion of the Art Walk because Ava had dance rehearsal. We did manage to fit in some play time with Daddy and sister before we left.

My almost 4 year old. Wow!

Higher, higher!!

Teaching daddy how to do it.

I enjoy the support the parents show at Ava's school. 

She's On The Move

Is Lucy really 9 months old? I mean it seems as if I just found out I was going to be a mom for the 2nd time. Slow down, time! The past few months have been very exciting to say the least.

• Lucy has 6 teeth. (3 on top and 3 on the bottom)
• She is not a fan of pureed foods and prefers what's on mommy and daddy's plate. 
• She does love her oatmeal, though. 
• She's tried some yogurt bites and puffs.
• She is still breastfeeding. (much longer than her sister)
• Lucy is now crawling and attempting to pull herself up on things around the house. Ava is super excited and loves calling for Lucy to follow her. 
• Her eye color seems to be staying a light brown. (like her mama)
• She has the cutest dimple on her right cheek. 
• She loves bath time now that she can sit up by herself.
• She is pretty laid back but I think she'll be feisty when she needs to be. 

Mother's Day Breakfast

It's a rare occasion when I get to spend alone time with just Ava. Today was one of those rare occasions, Mother's Day Breakfast. Ava was so excited for me to go with her to school and check out her classroom. We entered her classroom and she led me to her cubby where I found my present she made me. Hanging in her cubby was a necklace made of peach ribbon with a metal washer medallion she had painted with nail polish. Written on the back was her name and the year. She showed me the necklace and then proceeded to put it on her neck. (girly-girl)

Her teacher invited us to find a place to set up for our special snack. Ava found a rug and rolled it out for us to place our snack on. For snack we had the choices of a heart shaped doughnut with pink frosting and heart sprinkles, bananas, apples, oranges and bottled water. Ava served me my snack and instructed me to get a napkin and fork. Ava ate just the frosting and sprinkles from her doughnut. I enjoyed the doughnut and a banana. (who's counting calories anyway?)

 After we had our snack Ava showed me around the classroom. She settled in the Sensorial area of the classroom and chose the Rough and Smooth lesson to work on. She would try an object and then let me have a turn before settling it under the right label. I enjoyed watching her confidence and enjoyment as she placed each piece down. When we were finished we joined the rest of the mommies at circle for the Mommy raffle. Ava was pretty bummed we didn't win any of the prizes. Secretly, I was too because one prize was from my favorite bakery.

Before we headed home I got to watch as she played on the playground. She balanced walking across the bridge, tried out the new music garden, dug in the sand, slid on the slide, and played some basketball. Such a beautiful morning spent with my first princess. I'm such a blessed mommy!

She was excited that she found this small white pebble in the sand.