Halloween Carnival!

This was my first "Mommy's Group" event and we had a blast! I know we went over board on the pictures, but it was too much fun. Hope you guys enjoy!

Can you guess what she is?

This bumble bee took a liking to her, I think she wanted to take a bite??

She wasn't the only one either, there were all sorts of kids "eyeing" her.

Ava's enjoying her first ride on this futuristic merry-go-round.

(I guess we haven't been on a playground in a long time because this one was unlike anything we'd ever seen or played on when we were kids. And now I sound sooo OLD.)

She seems to be having a lot of fun, oh yeah and Ava likes it okay too.

She also seemed fascinated by these other children, which is a relief because the last baby she came in contact with she screamed at, crying and pouting until the other baby was out of sight.

UhOh, I may have spoken too soon.....

Oh No, she's back to smiling, the merry-go-round finally got moving again....with so many kids climbing to the top, you aren't allowed to start spinning it until every one's settled in....so although this was some sort of safety measure (the netting), it's also quite a logistical nightmare.

This is the baby 3-seater-see-saw, but umm....Daddy scared away the other kiddos.

And this is something we've never seen before...some sort of pod type twirly thing.

(This would be great fun for adults, if only our butts would fit)

I don't think she knew what to think.

Again, we moved on to the next station, the swings....Lauren thought we should start out reallllllllllllllly fast,

but Daddy did not agree -- then she got hungry.

Ava's found more "friends" and by friends I really mean babies to poke and prod at until their parents decide to intervene and save them.


This little girl knows that she's no match for my scrappy one, who obviously likes to fight dirty (i.e., pinching them while their back is turned).

She's ready for a nap...

That's her "milk beard."

Lauren was feeling a little left out without a costume and without all the attention, so Voila!

Who was cuter?? Really???

First, Tiny, Itty, Bitty Steps?

You have to watch closely.....what do you think?? She's so ready!

Baby Camping?

What baby doesn't need an IKEA igloo tent? Jon & I are on an outdoor kick, so one of these days we're going to go camping and baby will need her own tent.

She likes it, but is a little scared, unless mommy sits in there with her.

I tried to sneak out, but she's too smart for that.

Apple Juice!

That's my lazy, intuitive baby!

Sunny Day!

We're just trying to get some Vitamin D

we're also trying to get her to take a sippy cup, this our 3rd type

but she mostly just likes to chew on it, plus it didn't help that Daddy introduced it to her with the cap on, so she was sucking on the thing for half the walk before I realized it, no wonder she gave up and just started chewing on it....hahaha -- she must've been thirsty and confused.

Blue Angels

Fleet Week Parade & Air Show

What a beautiful morning for today's events!

It's a little windy...

Turns out some of the fleet was delayed...

but Ava doesn't seem to mind.

...Oh yeah, and be the way, the rest of the fleet won't be here until tomorrow -- DOH!

So, we thought this was a heart, but it sort of looks like a peace sign in the picture

but the air show has begun

and Ava's super interested...

she may not be focused on the show, but she's having fun outside babbling to other neighboring children and eyeing the dogs around her (this is our favorite "Ava-face")

stunning

this was just the beginning

she's worked up an appetite

and despite the noise, my baby went right to sleep

the air show continued

quite a spectacle

Ava watched contently

The Blue Angels

but after almost 6 hours, it was most definitely time to go...she was a great sport though

I'll have Jon post some video soon

Hungry, Hungry Hippo

Ava's first noodle

With Ava growing so quickly these days, she's pretty much eating us out of house and home (hahaha), so we finally broke down and got a Costco membership. Ava really enjoyed the trip.

Dance! Dance! BOOGIE!

BabyLegs

Ever since Ava started crawling, I started to get concerned about her knees dragging across the hardwood floors. (I know, I know, I should really start getting out more.) So anyhow, instead of getting those dorky, bulky baby knee pads, I thought this was a much more fashionable and functional solution! And because I'm a stay-at-home mom, I needed to find a good deal, which I now must share with you guys because that's how I am & they've got a great sale going on right now (BabyLegs, HotSlings, Beco Butterfly Carriers)...and guess what? They are actually located in Keller, TX! Of all places....So if you want to keep up with new baby trends, check them out (*ahem* especially for you girls that are expecting *ahem* you know who you are):

All I do now is research baby products, it's enough to make you want to go out & invent your own stuff, huh? Oh well, we'll see.....for now, here's my baby modeling her new BabyLegs!

adjusting baby

giggly baby

show-off baby

loud baby

maniacal baby

standing baby

and of course, crawling baby!