On Another Note

I'm such a slacker, but, what can you do? Move forward and keep on posting... Hallie turned one month old on the 18th. As of yesterday she weighs 7 lbs 2 oz. She is so cute and such a chunker! She's outgrown her preemie clothes and diapers, but doesn't quite fit into newborn clothes. She always has a very serious face and HATES waking up (she got that from me). She absolutely fights waking up, which means that she fusses for about 15-20 minutes before she actually decides she's hungry and wants some food. This translates into.... crappy sleep for me. If she wasn't so darn cute and didn't smell so darn good, I might just be a little crabby.

Ava has reverted back to wanting a binkie (dang it!) and just when I think I've hidden the binkies and there is no chance she'll ever find it..... it somehow appears in her mouth. Then she explains to me that she's just holding it for Hallie.

Today, Ava just wanted to hold Hallie's hand, so I took some cute pics.

This Is For Real

Yes folks, this is what I found Ava doing today.....

I promise this wasn't staged. I was trying to find Ava, and I find her reading in Hallie's tub. What's even better is the picture she is looking at. Priceless.

Just Some Cute Quotes

"Falling in love is easy, but staying in love is something special."

"Age is mind over matter... if you don't mind, it doesn't matter."

"It's important to have a twinkle in your wrinkle."

"Never underestimate a child's ability to get into more trouble."

"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old."

"A friend is someone who reaches for your hand, but touches your heart."

"To have joy, one must share it."

"Growing old is inevitable, but growing up is optional."

"Love doesn't make the world go round, but it makes the world worthwhile."

"The one thing children wear out faster than shoes is parents."

"To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world."

And my personal favorite....

"The fundamental job of a toddler is to rule the universe."

Have a great day!

Where Were You?

8 years ago today, I was getting ready for school. My friend, Autumn, picked me up for school and we headed to go get our other friend, Margeaux. Autumn was hysterical telling me that a building in New York City had just been hit. During 1st period my senior year, the Twin Towers collapsed. Mrs. Beus felt Spanish was more important, so we didn't get to watch what was happening across the country. I didn't realize just how much 9/11 would shape this country's future, or how it would affect my family personally. Where were you when 9/11 happened?

Today Nate and I were watching documentaries on the History channel about 9/11. It was very moving to see the images of what unfolded that day. Everyday people became extraordinary heroes. Many people gave their lives to try and save others. For a moment in time, America was united.

I am grateful for those people who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country, for those people who have served in the military, and for those everyday people who make America so great.

GOD BLESS AMERICA

Avaisms...

I absolutely love my little Ava bug. She has grown up so much in the past few weeks, and I love listening to her talk. Some of you may know, but Ava has her own little language. She will tell you stories and will seriously jabber for like 10 minutes straight only pausing every once in awhile for you to clap and say, "Yay". Let me explain the pictures. Picture #1 is Ava in my high heels and she is going to church. That's what she tells me everyday. Picture #2 is her and her Uncle Dan. He is in San Diego right now, but here is our daily conversation about Dan:

Ava: Dan?

Me: He's away.

Ava: Oh. AWAY!!!!!! (She screams it.)

Me: Yep, he's away.

Ava: Car?

Me: Yep, you rode in Dan's car.

Ava: Shoes?

Me: Yep, Dan has a lot of shoes.

It's funny how she always associates cars and shoes with Dan. Now the bottom picture was Ava playing in the mud at Jenn's. She always has so much fun! Now, when you ask Ava where something is, she will look to the side and think for a minute and then say, "In the car." Ok, whatever. Here are some more Avaisms:

Baw..... to draw

*slurps* ..... she wants a drink

eeee hug.... Hallie needs a hug. (And she always says eeeee before hug)

Pup.... cup

Nana- BA- nana... banana

cheetas.... pizza

Cooey.... cookie

Howie.... Hallie

OH teet you.... thank you (and this is said after EVERYTHING!)

peeeees.... please

punka.... pumpkin

eeeee hands..... wash her hands

pobby.... potty

WAAAAAAter.... water

muk.... milk

lella.... Cinderella

mouse.... Mickey Mouse

her..... here (she is a huge helper and hands me everything and says, "her!")

eeeeee he-owp.... help

guck.... stuck

And there are many more, but it's late and I am running on 5 hrs of sleep... just know I love my Ava's language.