We had a low-key family party for Ava this year. I had hopes of crafting together an elaborate tea party for her friends, but with a newborn baby in the house it just didn't happen. Luckily Grandma Mary was here to celebrate with us. They spent lots of time playing at the park and building snowmen. The first half of the week we were at the park without coats, the second half of the week we were playing in snow. It's true what they say, if you don't like the weather in Colorado, just wait a few minutes.
Her favorites at three:
-swinging at the park
-holding her baby sister
-playing with her babies
-playing dress-up with her brothers
-going to joy school
-doing the dishes (playing with water in the sink)
Back in the spring Ava and I flew to California to see my mom, grandma, aunts, and sister-in-law. It was a very quick trip, but so fun to see everyone. J-P took the camera with him on the boys trip (hiking pikes peak), so I got these pictures from my dad. I was at the tail end of my morning sickness, and I barely recognize myself in these pictures as I only weigh around 100 pounds. I love the four generation picture. I love that Emi is in the picture too, even if it's in utero. We will have to go back to get another picture with her soon.
I lose Ava a lot. Mostly because she thinks it's funny to hide in stores and be very quiet while I am screaming her name like a crazy person. She disappears at home a lot too. A couple weeks ago she vanished while I was feeding the baby. I finally found her climbing the fence on the side of the house in her Rapunzle dress.
