Fun at the playground.

The kids both love going to the playground. Ava is becoming braver and more adventurous about climbing. Makes this Mom scared!

Ava's best friend Edric monkeying around.

 Alex and Reese dreaming of the day when they can do what their older siblings are doing.

 My little Kermie the frog.

Princess Ava

Ava really enjoys the Disney movie "Tangled" which is about Rapunzel. She loves wearing her Rapunzel dress. And, Mom got her this fantastic (cough, cough) wig that she insists on wearing with it. She's such a girly girl.

Dancing around with my old Raggedy Ann doll that my Aunt Patti made for me when I was little.

 Alex joining in on the dancing fun with his dog Scout. And, I just realized that in the last two blog posts, Alex is naked. What can I say, child hates clothes!

Ava turns 3!

I can't believe our baby girl is three! The last three years have absolutely flown by! I am amazed at how much she is growing and turning into a little person with an opinion and likes and dislikes (lots of them). She is smart, loving, independent, inquisitive, stubborn, silly and beautiful all at the same time. Oh, did I say she is stubborn? I think she gets it from her Dad. :) Ava loves to talk and we constantly get comments on how well she talks. She is such a great big sister to her brother and she loves to play Mommy with her dolls and stuffed animals. Especially to Buzz Lightyear who is the king toy in this house. She loves to play with her friends at the park or at playgroup where she is usually the only girl. Her favorite friend is Edric who we see at least 2x a week. When they see each other they give big hugs and act like they haven't seen each other in weeks. It's so cute! We are considering starting her in T-Ball in April and she will start pre-school in August. Our little girl is growing up!

This year we decided not to do a typical bday party for her in January. Instead we will have a BBQ in April or May when the weather is nicer where we can rent a bouncy house thing. We did have the Grandparents over for dinner as well as her close friends came over to make pizzas and have cupcakes. They had so much fun!

Blowing out her candles.

 Alex with Oma & Opa

The Birthday girl before her pizza party.

Alex wondering when the party is going to start?

Let the pizza making commence.

Eli making pizza.

Eli & Edric checking out the pizzas in the oven.

Zachary loved the cupcakes!

Ava & Edric hugging goodbye.

Giggling and tickling each other on the floor. They are so cute together!

Cutest Braves fan ever!

Isn't he just adorable?

Ava's a big girl!

Here is a picture of her before leaving on our first outing in big girl panties. I'm so proud of her!!

Some outdoor fun...

It's been so nice all winter that we have really been enjoying playing outside (meaning Mom is happy to get the kids out of the house). And, the kids really enjoyed playing with their Christmas wagon from Grandma.

Wheeeeeee!!!

 Hold my hand Mommy!

Going for a ride around the yard with Daddy.

Fun with friends.

So the kids got to hang out with their best friends Lily, Kayla and Patterson yesterday. They had so much fun!
Sweet Kayla

 Patterson & Crissy.

 I had to hold Ava down for this picture. I don't know why she hates having her picture taken.

 All four kids looking out the window at all the birds at the bird feeder.

 Glimpse of their sweet faces from the outside.