Riding with Daddy

Ava loves bike riding!! Here she is getting ready to go for a cruise with daddy.

Ava's New Bike

Since Jacobe loves moutain biking it seemed perfect to buy Ava a new helmet (a.k.a brain bucket) and bike for her birthday.

Here's Ava showing off her tu-tu, matching bib (that Grandma Kathy made) and helmet while practicing her walking with the bird walker she got for her birthday.


Only in Santa Cruz can one ride their bike in a tu-tu. Here is Ava showing off her new look while cruising down E. Cliff Drive.




So Ava has a few more inches to grow until her feet reach the pedals but boy does she LOVE her bike. Everytime she sees it, Ava points and says "bi" for bike. If I don't watch her closely, she will try to climb into the seat!

Ava turns 1!

We can't believe how quickly this year has flown! Ava is already 1 and it just seems like yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital. Some highlights from her little get together....

Ava playing on her a,b,c mat...

Not too sure about her cupcake...


Enjoying her new chair!

Ava's Fo-hawk

Spending an afternoon on Santana Row in San Jose. Ava enjoyed rubbing food in her hair which made for an "all natural" hold for her fo-hawk. She is such a ham! We have so much fun with her no matter where we go!

Ava and Flowers

Ava loves flowers. Everytime the slider is open on the deck she darts out to pick flowers. She definately takes after daddy (and great grandpa) with her love of plants!

Happy Mother's Day!

Ava loves her new ride! Here is Jacobe wearing the Mother's Day gift he bought for me (but was really a gift for himself). I hope he doesn't mind the handheld vacuum I am going to get him for Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day Jacobe! Today we spent the day at the ballpark. Ava was decked out in her new Giant's hat and t-shirt! She LOVED her hat and wore it with pride (although the Giant's lost again)! Enjoying the views from the upper deck as we were leaving...
Ava running the bases after the game! Go Ava!!

We're so proud of our little Ava!

Napa Valley

Drinking... and eating...
What wine tasting is all about!

Another day in Capitola... Another pair of Sunglasses.

Ava showing off yet another pair of sunglasses....

She really does wear each and every pair she owns! Walking with Daddy on the Capitola Pier. Ava had just got a new pair of shoes and was really into looking at them while she walked.

Ava and Daddy at the car show in Capitola.

Ava's New Trick

Ava loves playing in the bathroom! Over the weekend she found something new... Toilet Paper!
Ava trying to eat toilet paper.....
... And offering some to mommy to eat.
Good thing we buy toilet paper in bulk from Costco!!

You're Looking Good Ava!

Ava is all about the accessories......

hair clips....

Headbands.....
And of course the sunglasses!
Ava is just too cute!!

Just Another Day at Toys R Us

On our latest adventure to Toys R Us we found the "pink car". Ava loved it! She would point to different things in the store and I would help drive her over to see them. The best part was Ava actually thought she was driving! This entertainment lasted for at least 20 minutes before we decided it was time to go. We didn't buy the "pink car" but we did get the Leap Start Musical Table! It was an early birthday gift to Ava. P.S. I swear I do not walk around with a camera in my purse. This picture was taken with my cell phone.