Places I am finding Ava

Ava is really enjoying climbing on and into things. This particular morning I found her playing IN her toy basket. When I found the camera she gave me a big cheese smile!

The next thing I knew she was crying because she got herself stuck in the drawer of her little oven. The drawer was only open about 6 inches, and I still can't figure out how in the world she got herself in there! It is the tiniest drawer, and it was filled with all her pots, pans and bowls.

I can't turn my back for a second!!

Jamie's Birthday in Lexington

Yesterday we went out to our land in Lexington (Texas) for Jamie's birthday with his side of the family. His three older brothers and their families, his parents and little brother were all there. The first time in years that we were all together out there. All that was missing was his little sister.

Ava had so much fun. She got to..... visit with the cows- (which she found out she DOES NOT like. They are too big and when they moo it is just too loud. She clings to you tightly and is almost in tears.)

Checking out the cows with cousin Jessica from a safe distance.

...Play in the dirt...

....take a walk down by the pond with Aunt Pam...

....and most importantly she got to ride around with Momma on a 4-wheeler. Girlie LOVES anything motorized! 4-wheelers, go karts, lawn mowers, you name it she wants to ride on it and try to steer. Daddy is in trouble!!
When it got dark we celebrated with cake, smores around the camp fire, and a fireworks show.


Happy Birthday again Big Daddy!

Little Milestone

Ava ate for the first time ever in a booster seat! WOW. She did great and didn't try to get out once. So proud!

GO AGGIES!

The day after Halloween, we all got up and got ready to head to College Station to attend the A&M game. At the last minute Stacey called and offered up tickets to Michelle, Heather and I to go! Jamie and Hunter found some seats online, and so we couldn't pass up the opportunity to go.

Before we left we went and had breakfast with Damon, Tara and Gavin. D&T both attended UT, so they of course dressed in their Longhorn attire and us in our Aggie gear. I think every single person in the restaurant stopped by and asked how in the world we were friends. I wish we could have all taken a picture together. I guess you could say opposites attract.

Ava in her Aggie cheerleader outfit. I know they don't actually have cheerleaders, but isn't she cute?

Look at those cuties!

Don't look too closely...no makeup on yet :(

With the girls before the game...eating a little grub.

Michelle, me, Stacey and Heather.

Finally in! Michelle and Heathers first ever A&M game! They are in for some fun! I could actually see Jamie and Hunter from our seats. What are the odds!

WOO HOO the Aggies won!

After the game out on the field being silly!

Aren't these ladies gorgeous?

After the game we went to pick up Ava and then all went out to eat. Afterwards, Jamie and Hunter headed home with Ava, while I got to have a girls night slumber party in College Station. I think it was the first time ever to stay away from Ava. It was SO MUCH FUN!! We got coffee, watched a chick flick, and stayed up way too late talking and laughing until we cried. We all four tried to sleep in one bed, which really didn't work out. The next day we all went shopping before they took me home. I can't wait until January when we all get together for another Fabulous Five Weekend....this time WITH Katrina and her baby belly!

Frightfully Fun Halloween

We had so much fun on Halloween. Damon, Tara and Gavin came over to go trick or treating with us. It was so neat to have Gavin and Ava go out in their costumes together. They had so much fun!!

Ava in her chick costume getting ready to leave.
Gavin was SO cute as a turtle!

What a family picture! I went as a farmer with Ava as my chick. Jamie found a wig at the store and had to have it, so he went as a disco guy. Huner was a redneck...complete with dirty blonde mullet , pork chops and tattoo arms! Telling eachother ghost stories with their flashlights.
They started off trick or treating door to door in the wagon with Big Daddy......but we had to let them walk up to a couple. Aren't they so cute from the back?

When we got home we let them have one sucker from their bags. I have NEVER seen so much drool come out of two small babies. Their mouths must have been going CRAZY with that much real sugar!! My floors were covered with stickiness! Literally...like two faucets of drool!

Damon and Tara stayed for a slumber party!! We all played Wii and ate candy until we were all sick! It was a BLAST!

I can't wait until next year when the babies will understand more of what is going on. Hopefully our Halloween slumber party will become a tradition!! Tara-your house next year? ;)