DISNEYLAND!!!

Charlie at Chuck E Cheese...

Happy Birthday Uncles!!!

As it turns out, all three of my awesome brothers were born in March. So... Jesse, Jimmy, & Joey- We are sending all of our love and wishing each of you an amazing birthday!

TRIP TO SEDONA...

We went to my parents house in Sedona , AZ for a vacation the past few days. Sedona is such a beautiful place, and although it was super cold, we had a wonderful and relaxing time. Jeff and I set aside one day of the trip to take Ava up to Flagstaff to play in the snow. We had lots of fun throwing the snow up in the air, pretending it was snowing. It was way too cold for Charlie up there so he got to spend quality time with Pa-pa and Dee at home by the fireplace.




We bought a bubble machine while there and Ava had hours of fun chasing bubbles in Pa-pa and Dee's backyard...


The view from Pa-pa & Dee's backyard...

Trying to enjoy the 7 hour drive...
Some people just weren't made for life on the road...

AVA IS 2!!!

It is such an emotional day for me! My first born baby is 2 years old today... How did the time go by so fast? It seems like just yesterday Jeff and I were getting in the car, heading to the hospital, and welcoming our beautiful girl. Part of me is sad because she is growing up so fast. On the other hand I'm thrilled because we are moving on to the next big phase in her life. No more diapers, no more sippy cups (we hope). And as soon as we get back from Arizona next week, she starts pre-school!
I have always thought that Ava was amazing (of course) but as she gets older, the amazement just grows. She is outgoing, friendly, loving, & a wonderful big sister. Charlie just adores her and lights up the minute she walks in the room. I asked her the other day who her best friend was and she confidently replied, "Charlie" Well, before I start crying more than I already am.... Happy Birthday to my amazing little girl! Daddy, Mommy, and Charlie love you so much!

Christmas Morning!!!

We had a wonderful Christmas morning watching our babies enjoy their new gifts. Ava really wanted a bike and Santa was so nice to get her the cutest retro radio flyer tricycle. As you can see in the pictures we had a little trouble getting Uncle Jimmy and Uncle Joey up. But once we did we enjoyed some Mickey Mouse pancakes and a few sessions of Beatles Rock Band...

Visiting Daddy at the Fire Station!

We went to Jeff's station for a Christmas dinner. Here are some of the pictures we took. Ava wouldn't take any pictures, but she was there...