Ava's first bath, courtesy of Grammy

When her arms reached out Aaron or Michaela (can't remember who) offered a finger, and she kept trying to get it in her mouth! I thought this one was funny as she once again pulled on that finger!

Ahhhh, this is relaxing!

Everyone had to watch. They even got out of the pool to come and watch.

The first bath-time squawk. Then calm.
All clean!!!!

Ava - 2 weeks old

New link for Brian and Brianna

I am pleased to announce that we are now linked to the blog of my youngest brother and his cute little growing family! Yay Brianna! Now we have just a few more siblings to lure into the world of blogging!

Guilty of plagiarism!

I must make this disclaimer that I stole some pictures from Sean's facebook. He did a better job at taking pictures that I did in my distracted state! Thanks Sean!!!

Some remodeling back at the beginning of July

The boys set to work on patching and painting the upstairs.

The little boys were given their own wall to paint. I don't know where Kayla painted.

This picture shows the contrast between the white ceiling and the "Navajo White" that we chose for the walls. It's very light tan.

The carpet guys were not too happy to find out that the old carpet was "sticky backed," and there were no tack strips laid.

The finished product became the boys' "open space for rolling and strewing toys" in no time.

Sean covered the hideous pink and purple of Michaela's room, with a little of her help. She chose a very light green.

More pictures of Ava

This one was just a grimace, I promise. I still have not heard her cry. She does give an angry sqauwk here and there.

Mommy's first kiss.

I thought this one was funny!

Announcing the birth of Ava Lynn Rebecca

Born on July 15, 2010. Ava weighed 9 lbs. 7 oz. and was 21 inches long. She is calm, she is sweet, and we cannot get enough of her. These pictures are of her first week of life.