Oldies but goodies

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In which Jonah meets Santa for the first time...

This guy is a crackup

Jonah laughs all the time and is just about the happiest little guy I've ever met!

The "Haircut"

Ava saunters into our room this morning and informs us that she cut her hair. "WHAT?!" She buried her head in the pillow and wouldn't show us so I ran down stairs to find a pile of her beautiful hair on the counter. I felt a little dizzy. I ran upstairs to see what her beauty styling looked like. Thank goodness the girl had enough style sense to cut it somewhat fashionably! No one inch long bangs, she cut it on both sides a little longer than her chin so with a little more help it will look like layers around her face. Yikes! All scissors are now in the highest cabinet where it will be slightly harder to get to. She is sticking with the story that she cut it because the cat meowed and told her too. Huh?

Jonah the monkey

Recently Ava and I were hanging out downstairs while Jonah was napping. We heard a "tap,tap,tap". Wondering what it was, I went in search of the sound. It was coming from Jonah's room. Sure enough, I open the door and the little monkey had climbed out of his crib and was knocking on the door! The amazing thing is, there was no thump and no tears which means that he somehow meticulously climbed over the side and carefully lowered himself down the other side. In addition to his crib antics, he enjoys climbing on bookshelves, the dining room table, top of the couch, in drawers, in baskets, on the TV, side tables, and seems to have no fear. It will be interesting see what adventures our little thrill seeker brings us!

Ava turns 4!

The family Birthday dinner
Ava and Grandma

Birthday hugs

The big 0-4!

Birthday morning cinnamon rolls (obviously enjoyed)

Our sweet girl turned 4 on the the 11th. I can't believe that 4 years have gone by so fast. I wonder if as a parent you feel that way every year. On the day of her birthday we had cinnamon rolls, went out to lunch, and painted pottery. That night we had a family party with Grandma, Hop-pa, Nana and Grandpa(my grandparents), Aunt Maril (my aunt), Uncle Michael and Uncle Nathan, and our neighbor Andy who is just like family and made Ava'a favorite dinner. Tinkerbell theme and lots of fun. That Saturday we had her friend party which was pink cowgirl theme and very fun. The morning of her birthday Ava woke up and yelled fro her room that she felt 4 now. She certainly seems more grown up to us everyday.