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!