Baby 2009 Update

Bradley and I went to the doctor today for our first appointment. It was the first time I have been to a man doctor in 15 years. Of course I was nervous, but I felt really comfortable with him and was pleased with how pleasant and informative he was. I am 5 weeks along and due on April 23, 2009. I go back for another check up in 2 weeks and for routine blood work and all that jazz. I am feeling good right now, just extremely tired. He said I can expect an ultrasound at somewhere from 19-21 weeks so that will fall around the first of December.

Other than that, we are doing good and I am hoping to get some more pics of Ava posted soon!

Thanks so much for all the comments and well wishes!

On the Eve of 2 Years Old

On the eve of Ava turning 2, I just spent some time pondering how quickly 2 had snuck up on us. Some phases felt like they would never end and other phases slipped quietly by. It all adds up to how quickly life passes us by. I know that as a teacher, I am always counting down the days until our next break and in reality, I feel like sometimes I am wishing away Ava's babyhood and toddler hood. My friend Licia posted a comment on here last week about a song her dad used to play with her. I looked it up and these are the lyrics: Never One Again by Alabama







Play with the presents from the boys and the girls.
Your big day is over. The cake is all gone.
We sang you to sleep with the birthday song.
No. you'll never be one again.
The two's are tumbling on in.
Daddy's little girl is growing up in the world.
You'll never be one again.



The toy piano is quiet in the hall as Kermie the frog sits watching it all.
And soon your legs will and make the tricycle go and take you away from us all.
No. you'll never be one again.
The two's are tumbling on in.
Daddy's little girl is growing up in the world.
You'll never be one again.
Goodnight, Baby.
Goodnight, Daddy.

Thanks Licia for posting about this. It is a beautiful song and really spoke to what I was feeling. Imagine the irony that Ava got a tricycle from Nana and Pop the day before she turned two. Those twos did tumble in on us...

3+1 = 4

Here's a little secret. Our family of 3 is about to become a family of 4. We found out on Ava's birthday that we are expecting Baby #2. Here are some pictures from the night we found out... I'll post more about it later this week after our doctor's visit. Ava has been so cute saying, "I a big sister!" Adorable and I hope she is a good helper by then!

Last Photos from Ava's Big Birthday Party / Our Little Princess

This is the last post of photos from Ava's big party last Saturday. I do have more photos from her actual birthday to post and her 2 year photo shoot.

These photos are from when the party was winding down and Ava was trying on the dress up clothes from Bradley and I. She loves all things 'princess' so we got her some princess dress up items. So far, the Tinkerbell accessories have been the biggest hit.

Ava loves swishing her skirts in this Belle costume. When she came outside to show it off, Trayton was amazed by her beauty and fell off the slide trying to get to her and hug her. It was adorable.

The Jasmine pants are a little too long so Ava didn't stay in this very long.Tinkerbelle was a huge hit.

Now, I usually don't ket my daughter run around in a diaper, but the kids wanted to play in the sprinkler and I was too lazy to get a swimsuit. Notice how Trayton is following with exactly what Ava is doing.

Ava said she was taking a shower here.
Ava and Elbow playing on the slide.

And that pretty much sums up Ava's 2nd Birthday party. It went very smooth and was lots of fun. Thanks to all who came or sent gifts! Also, a huge thanks to Bo who took pictures so I wouldn't have to worry about it.