Where did my toddler go? My little wobbly-walker? My 4 front-toothed, babbling, drooling, squealing sweet baby girl? Shoot - I blinked and her babyhood is gone! Instead of dwelling on how sad that makes me right now, I'll focus on the now...on the hilarious, witty, sassy, and energetic preschooler that Ava has become!
She is an amazing big sister to Stella, and cares so much for her little stuffed animals. They go everywhere with her. Her favorite thing to play is "doctor" to her animals. Dr. Dad & Dr. Mom, Stella is usually Nurse, and Ava plays the voice of the animals. It's entertaining to say the least! :) Her imagination is taking flight these days! She's always talking about Swiper and how he's being mean to her animals...so usually I have to stop what I'm doing and have a talk with "Swiper" and tell him to be kind to Ava's animals. LOL!
We had a minnie mouse birthday party for her. It was pretty low key with just grandparents and us... and Ava's best friend Eli, of course. :) She loves that boy...and they play so wonderful together.
Enjoy some pictures...
Ava and I made this shirt for her birthday party. She wouldn't hold still enough to put her other handprint on there, but at least I got one. The front just says "Happy Birthday to ME!"
Ahh yes...there's the sassy side of her.
My momma made the cake. Talented woman. :)
Ava's favorite present. She named her pony, "Socks" just like the one she rode at the zoo.
A bike!! She can't quite figure out how to pedal...but maybe by spring.
Tired girl. Fell asleep on the floor that night. 3rd birthday parties are exhausting. :)
On the actual day of her birthday, we took Eli with us to the Dora and Diego exhibit at Cosi. (Notice she's carrying Georgia the pony with her...told you her animals go everywhere with us!)
Cutie Pies.
