Halloween 2012

Halloween was great this year!!

We carved pumpking and it didn't go over well. Penny wanted to cut it but didn't want to touch the inside. Ava wanted to touch and eat everything. Needless to say I ended up carving alone and Stoney and the girls went to playing with toys.

The girls were Sully and Mike from Monsters, Inc, one of Penny's favorite movies. Whitney helped with their costumes, actually she did most and I helped. We found the material at SAS and the costumes turned out just like I imagined. Penny loved being Sully and especially loved her tail. Ave wasn't too sure and liked it best when her costume was off. But the girls looked awesome and were a hit!!!

This was Halloween 2012 aftermath, Penny exhausted and Ava happy to be out of her costume.

Mother Nature's Farm

We had a lot of fun at this cute little farm. Penny had a blast, but she usually has fun anywhere. We definately will go back someday. They have fun things to do and it was just big/small enough that we didn't feel worn out or bored.

There were cute little cutouts everywhere.

Penny loves animals and she had a lot of fun checking them all out.

Ava was so happy and content hanging out "big girl" style in the stroller.

Penny is so smart and after one trip with Papa through the maze she could do it all by herself. She even told Grammy she was going the wrong way.

Penny did a great job decorating her pumpkin.

The hay ride was fun and relaxing.

Penny could have stayed in the bounce house the whole time.

Driving the tractor was her second favorite part.

The girls are so tall!!!

Ava has so much fun that she fell asleep 5 seconds into our drive home.

Happy Birthday Elder Julander

Ava 5 Months

Dear Sweet Ava, you are such a special girl. You are very social. You love to be held, talk to, cuddled. You have the biggest smile and always show it. You have started to laugh more and it is the cutest sound. You love taking a bath, you kick, wiggle around and smile the whole time. You love love love Penny, you watch everything she does. You love to grab at things: toys, cups, plates, food, drinks, faces, hair, anything you can get your fingers around. You love to be up and looking around. When you are tired or hungry or want to be held, you definately let everyone know. You love to hold and snuggle your blanket or taggie while sleeping. You have started to get mad while in your carseat and then as soon as I take you out you smile and laugh. You have learned how to fake cough and usually do it at night when you get sleepy. You put everything in your mouth and when you get things to your mouth you get awesome drool lines. Your hair is growing a little longer and sticks up a little bit on top. You have started to stick you tongue out and blow raspberries. You blow raspberries when you are laying around playing or when you get frustrated. You get very excited when you see your cousin Jane and often try to grab and put your mouth on her. You are a momma's girl and when you see me you talk or cry for me, depending on what you need. Your fingernails grow like crazy and sometimes once a week trims are not enough. You still love your green binkie. You watch the tv when there is lots of movement and colors on it. When you sit in the bumbo you either have your arms spread out or lean over to one side. You don't roll over yet, but do really well during tummy time. Once you start rolling over and sitting up I fear that is the end cuz then there is no stopping you. I think you will just get up and go go go. Everyone loves you and you bring a smile to anyone's face. You are so very special and I love you being your momma.

14lbs 2.5oz, 26 inches long, head: 16 3/4 inches

Penny just loves you and always is so concerned when you cry. She either gives you a binkie or a toy or your blanket to help soothe you. She loves to help with the soap during bathtime. She sings songs for you and tries to make you laugh. The two of you already have such a sweet relationship and I pray that as you both get older it will continue to get sweeter and stronger.