Swimming in Decatur

Just popped in to show a couple of pics that I had taken in Decatur back in July and never posted. It just doesn't seem possible that we took that trip 2 months ago. These were taken at the pool in our hotel. Ava is scared of pools, but finally loosened up a little bit and got in. She did enjoy putting her feet into the hot tub. Harrison loved it and really liked floating around and being pulled around at high speeds, typical daredevil!

The Family Reunion or as Ava says, "The Family Union"

These pics were taken on Labor Day weekend after the family reunion at Reelfoot Lake. Last year we didn't get to walk around the lake because the ice storm had damaged the walkway. This year it had been repaired, but Ava was scared to walk over it. I thought we were going to have to carry her around it.

I'll say it again....

hands down, the nastiest baby in the world!

He loves to eat and he always makes a huge mess. He wants to feed himself and that food will find itself in his hair and ears, as well as all over the rest of his body. He steals food and takes off. Today at Nana's, he stole all of Ava's cookies. He had 2 in each hand and was cramming them in.

Thank the lord he is feeling better and his appetite is coming back. I was afraid he might lose a pound! ;)

He was running a fever and clearly not feeling 100% in these. Poor little guy!

Loving the oreos!

What you don't see...

is that Ava was running a fever and not feeling well.

that since August 14th we have all been sick in a continuous circle with at least one of us ill at all times.

we were in a hurry because it was almost dark.

it was Labor Day weekend and my Aunt Bo was behind the camera.

we were in the middle of what appeared to be a mosquito bog.

it was a nice weekend and I am so thankful for this picture of us as we are right now.

He and She

• She can make him smile at the drop of the hat.




• He can get on her nerves and cause her to have a screaming fit.




• She can share with him and be so sweet or be selfish and make him cry.




• He can pester and steal toys and pull her hair.




• She can share her drinks and food and he can steal that food and run.




• They can both be the sweetest things on earth or they can give you a run for your money, but I wouldn't trade the pair of them for anything in the world.

It's time to do a dancey-dance...

3 weeks ago Ava started dance class. She is taking a combination of tap and ballet, which is what all of the little ones take. I have been looking for something for her to do and this is right up here alley. She was so disappointed when cheerleading camp was cancelled over the summer, so she was extra jazzed about dance class. Not to mention that two of her friends, Jenna and Lindsey, are in class with her. They meet once a week for a 45 minute lesson and at the end of the year, there will be a recital. Adorable. So much fun to watch! Love it!

I stand at the door with Harrison and watch my baby girl through the window. I know that it is early in, but I hope she has more grace then I do!

(The word Dancey-Dance comes from Yo Gabba Gabba just in case you were wondering.) Also, these are not great pics, but I didn't take the bog camera. Ava is wearing the pink tutu. The bandages on her arm are from the 5 shots she got that day!

"4"

Here is what 4 looks like:

• It is still as dramatic as the day is long.



• It is excited for school and especially recess.
  
  
• It is making new friends and playing very hard.



• It is not eating lunch at school and then clearing us out of house and home after school.



• It is whiny and at times, unbearable.



• It can be cuddly and oh so sweet.



• It is a sponge soaking up all of the new things coming her way.



• It is giggly and it has no concept of an inside voice.



• It is loved.

8 months

This is what 8 months has looked like. I have loved it and it has been such a good month. Still a Momma's boy, but definitely gaining independence, especially now that he is walking.

Ava's Birthday - Chuck E. Cheese

The night before Ava's birthday, the Rogers' clan went to Jackson to Ava's favorite place, Chuck E. Cheese. She loves going and we try to take her on her birthday, but this year we went the night before because who wants to go to a Chuck E. Cheese on Friday night? That would be crazy!

Last year she really got into the games and she did this year too. She loves being in the middle of the action and riding the little rides and playing as many games as possible. Harrison loved people watching and riding the rides too. His favorite ride was a horse ride that was too rough for Ava. Harrison loved it though and he was hilarious to watch. I hope Aunt Bethany got some good pics of that because it was priceless.