Wow, can't believe it's the last 2 days of January. (Happy Birthday Rachel, today, Monday, is her birthday) Today is also Becky's Adoption Day. 20-some years ago today (I won't say how OLD she is) Becky's mom and dad adopted her. So without that day, you wouldn't be enjoying Ava's blog today! Thanks Lou and Sarah, and thanks Dianne for making the right choice.

Anyway, enough philosophizing. Enjoy the pictures. My next installment will be our trip to Hilton Head. Today, it's just fun.

Watching her eat "real" food never gets old. Mostly, she takes it all in stride.


Sometimes, she lets us know what she doesn't like.


And other times it takes a little pre-chewing. She loves pecans and walnuts.


She's ready to get her own food! (This is the new pantry I installed while waiting for my basement to be fixed)


Ava's first sled ride!


Mama's getting a workout.


Yep, she likes it :)


Who needs flat ground with a hill in the backyard. Wheeee!!!


Bundled up and rosy-cheeked.


By the way, these were taken a couple of weeks ago. For you out-of-towners, the snow is all gone thanks to 45+ degree weather and rain. Crazy winter in Michigan!