Ava-ism's at 2 years and 10 months old!

Ava is sick right now but even with a cold she is so full of funny things to say. Her favorite thing to say right now is "when we wake up, is it a home day or a school day?" No matter what the answer is she gets excited. She also loves to do "homework" with Zach. Her favorite song is Firework by Katy Perry. Her words "baby your the fireworks!" I just have to smile each time she sings it. She loves dance class until we are driving there when she decides she doesn't like it and is just going to watch. Once she is there she is fine and is easily bribed to participate. Her favorite food is chicken and rice (her words just now and a total shock to me!) Her favorite color is pink. Her favorite toy is forever changing and she loves to bring something knew to school each day because "my friends will really like this!" I can't believe she is going to be 3 in less than 2 months.

California Adventure!

The boys laughing at us!


Me trying to pretend I wasn't terrified!









We decided to go to California Adventure on Sunday due to the crazy lines just to park at the Disneyland parking structure. We did some things we hadn't done yet and saw a few new characters. Ava was excited to see Jesse and Sully, but she got really scared when her turn came up for Sully. I guess I can see her point! Ava also ventured onto the Ferris Wheel for the first time. We let the boys persuade us to go on the swinging car and I should have just said no! We both hated every minute of it. We ventured the line for Toy Story Mania (my favorite ride!) and saw the Muppets 3D movie. The kids really enjoyed it so I may take a chance at the theater again in the near future. I can't wait to have movie buddies!

January 30th, 2011-My Brother is MARRIED!

These are some of my favorite pictures from the day! It was a beautiful day and you could feel the love and excitement in the air. The only way it could have been any better was if Andy, Zach and Ava could have made it out. I got very lucky with the weather though. Got there just after a big storm and left just before a big storm!

My Brother is getting married!

My little brother is getting married in about 14 hours! I can't wait to take a bunch of picture and post them because I am so proud of him and I can't wait to gain to sister. I've always wanted a sister :-)

Sad house :-(

We had to say good-bye to Jasper this weekend. He was just making life too stressful in our new house with it being a rental. We couldn't seem to break him of the once in a while accidents and he continues to run whenever he gets a chance at the door. Saturday was the last straw for Andy so we had to drop him off at the vet who was then giving him to a rescue league. They promised he would go to a good home and that all homes are screened. That made me feel better, but it was still sad. Just tonight Zach told me he missed Jasper :-( He hadn't mentioned him in a couple of days. In good news I am heading to NH this weekend to go to my little brother's wedding! I am so proud of all that he is doing with his life right now and I am excited to celebrate with him and my new sister to be!

Adjusting!

We are all adjusting to life in the new house. It is different from our old house but it certainly beats an apartment. Ava is doing ok in her new bed, most of the time. Today she took a long nap and is now getting out of bed repeatedly with tons of different stories. I need to pee, I need a drink, rock me, I'm sick. Wow, is she really only two years old?! The funny thing she is doing lately is trying to distract us when she is being disciplined. She has started saying "there's something in my teeth" whenever she wants to take the pressure off of herself! I think that is a higher level cognitive action so while I know what she is doing, I also know that is a very advance concept for her to have gotten! She also likes to discipline Zach. The other night he was crying in his room and she told him to "be quiet because I don't like it and mommy doesn't like it". Andy and I had to do all we could to not laugh uncontrollably! We are just 5.5 months away from the big move. It seems so surreal to think of all the changes we are going through and have gone through.

So Big!

Ava was so happy to be in her new bed! She stayed up until 10:30 showing us just how easy it was for her to get up! Finally we had to put her in her room and close the door. She cried for a few minutes then finally went down. Then wouldn't you know she was up at 6:30 this morning!

Change, Change and More Change!

We are all moved out of the old house. The house that holds so many memories. I've heard from a couple people that memories are of people, not of things. I am trying to tell myself this, but I am still a bit sad to have seen the inside of my little house for the last time. I walked around for longer then I needed to and just had a good cry to mourn the loss. The kids didn't understand, but they tried to be sympathetic. They are so darn cute sometimes. Poor Zach even cried a little because I was crying.

In other news, Ava is really a big girl now. First she gave up the pacifier with ease, then she started potty training and is doing really well. Now she is moving into a big girl bed. Her crib didn't survive the move so we are getting her a toddler bed. She has made a special request for a princess bed. I suppose I should go to bed now. This weekend of changes has been exhausting! We still have so much to do to get settled in our new abode. Wish us luck!

Happy New Year!

We had a great time at Josh and Sara's for New Years Eve! The kids even managed to stay up until 11. 2011 is going to be a year of ginormous changes for our little family, but we all know they will be good in the end! I'm also going to be an Auntie on my side of the family and gain a sister in law this year! Here's hoping that 2011 is the year that things get good for everyone :-)

Blog Neglect!

With the events of the last two weeks I have not had a lot of blogging time! We are moving into the new house today and tomorrow so I hope to get a little bit of time again to catch up here! My poor lil' blog :-( My designers have made some fabulous stuff in the last two weeks but I think it may be time to start a digi scrapping blog of it's own. With the kids and layouts my blog is getting super full!