Visit from Uncle Nick

Last night Uncle Nick came down to visit Ava and give her a gift. He was right, it definitely says it was purchased by him. I was a little nervous because Ava has been very wary of men lately, but she did great with Nick. Thanks for the gift and sorry that she doesn't look very happy in the pics. She is at a tough age to take picturs of because she does not want to smile like she used to!

This is our 100th post...

we're really tired too...

In Memory

On Saturday, my mom had to put her dog, Ethel Marie to sleep. Ethel was very old for a pug and was having lots of trouble with arthritis and could hardly walk anymore. It was very hard on her, but what she did was for the best. This is in memory of her little doggie.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...

Playing around

Here are some pictures of Ava playing in her bedroom. She is such a big girl. We are out of school for Spring Break this week and Ava has an appointment with Mrs. Kori to get her pictures made. I can't wait to see how they turn out. She has changed so much since her first set of pictures. By the way, today is Ava's 7 month birthday. Happy B-day Ava!

See, she could crawl if she really wanted to!




Red is Ava's favorite color.

The customary missing sock!

And these last two, I captured today. Ava was playing in her bed and I knew she had gotten really quiet. I went to check on her and this is what I found! Too cute!