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Thursday, July 12, 2007

We may be muggles...


(that's Potter speak for a human), but we made it on opening night to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I am an avid Potter fan. I love the books and the movies, but Bradley just likes the movies. I finally convinced him to go see the newest movie in the Harry series, (gasp) on a work night! But at least it was a Wednesday night so the theatre wasn't to overcrowded, but there were lots of people.


So out of all the books, this particular one was my 2nd least fave. However, they did a great job with the movie and I found myself really enjoying it! For those of you new to the series, you definitely need to see the 4 previous movies before jumping into this one or you will be so lost!


Thanks to our friends Kellie and David, and Stacy and Jonathan for the triple date and thanks to Joe and Anne for watching Ava. It was great to have a night out with adults even if we did go see a kids movie. Thanks also to Anne and Bethany for the beautiful comments you have left. They were so sweet!


Well, we are headed up to KY this weekend for a wedding. One of our friends from college is getting married and Bradley is a groomsman. Looking forward to some fun!


By the way tomorrow is our 5 year wedding anniversary. If all goes well we will be attaching our shoes to the shoe tree ay MSU this weekend. How fun and man does 5 years fly by!

And how stinking' cute is this kid! I love this costume!

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Recent Ava happenings...

I have been so obsessed with getting my 4th of July things posted, I haven't posted an Ava post in a while to let you all know what's happening in Ava land. Here's what's new at our house.
  • Ava has started eating breakfast (oatmeal cereal and Cheerios) in addition to the two meals she has been eating (lunch and supper)

  • Ava will take one-two steps between the couch and love seat or coffee table and couch. That's as much as she will walk (So I don't consider it walking, just practicing)

  • She is standing on her own for longer periods of time and I don't even think she realizes she's doing it

  • When someone says "Hello," Ava will put her hand up to her like a telephone and sometimes say, "O." It is so cute!

  • Throwing fits when told no or when something is taken away. Occasionally she will even beat her little head on the floor. It is frustrating, but amusing at the same time. She is such a little hotheaded thing!

So that pretty much sums up where we are right now as we close in on the 11th month mark. I am busy planning Ava's 1st birthday soiree and dreading going back to school on the 23rd. I will post more as I have time! Have a great Wednesday!

I love her little precious booty sticking up when she sleeps.




Watching The Backyardigans. Look how big she looks from behind. Sitting up like such a little girl!


In this picture she was probably on her way to a fit. When she can't get the puch cart to do what she wants, she will scream, cry, kick, and even bite the handle of it! Needless to say at this moment, it is hidden in the closet by Daddy.











Tuesday, July 10, 2007

I know I promised, but...

I have one final thing from the 4th of July. It is just a collage of my favorite pictures. You have already seen these in the other posts, but I love this mosaic maker and just wanted to post one of my new mosaics.





You can find the mosaic maker here : Mosaic Maker

Okay, now I promise I am done with the 4th of July and I will move on to something else later in the week (maybe tomorrow if I get time!). Thanks for reading and have a great Wednesday!


Monday, July 09, 2007

Fourth of July - Family Photos and Fireworks

Here is the last set of pics from 4th of July. This is the part where I make people wear stupid hats and take funny pics. I happened upon a boxed set of these hats at Target and I couldn't resist. I love that the Rogers' family are always such good sports and go along with my little schemes. Anyway, I love these pictures and after this, I promise to post some different stuff.





Everyone waiting for the fireworks to begin.
Ava watching her first firework.
Ava's 1st Fireworks:



Ava's 1st sparklers (which she didn't like!)






Sunday, July 08, 2007

Happy Fourth - Outfit #3

Here are pictures from Ava's 3rd 4th of July outfit. I still have one more post with pictures from the 4th and then we will move on to something else. But I took 177 pictures on the 4th so it is a lot to choose from. Here is our little Ava in an outfit from Aunt Bethany.