Twice in One Week - Wow!

Yeah, yeah yeah. Let's have it. I'm updating two days in a row. Well, I'm lucky enough to be to work at 3:30 am this week. That means I'm out at around 1:00. So here I sit while Ava sleeps. I've been working in the basement, but I now I need help. So I figured I'd update my peoples instead. Aren't I gracious?! :^) <--- That's an annoying smiley face to let you know I'm using humor.

So we're all doing well. As you can see the blog is enjoying a viewership of over a thousand so far. Thanks to everyone who comes. And those of you (R) who stop by 6 times a day! :^) <--- See, there he is again!

Ava's more responsive every day. She laughs and giggles and squeals more, and last night I found a tickle spot as we were playing. I'd "get her" right on her hip and belly and send her into fits of laughter. It was so much fun. And she's now able to hold herself up when I hold her at her hips. She doesn't need to always have hands under her arms to hold her up. I know crawling's a developmental step she needs to have, but it looks like she wants to skip it and go right for walking - and running.

So that's what's happening. Here are some pics.

Kim feeding Ava.


Jim hanging out with Ava.


Borah called her the most beautiful little girl ever. And she's Kim's mom! (Love you Kimmy!!) I owe a lot to Borah and Kim, I'm so glad they got to see Ava this summer.


Who does this look like? This is an old photo of my paternal grandmother -- Ramona. See the family resemblance?


So here's G-G all grown up.


Awwww......


This is what we call a deer, or dinner for short. The deer was right out my parents back door.


Reading with Daddy.


Someday this shot will embarass her, I just know it.


More to come soon....hugs and kisses!