Your First Christmas

Merry Christmas Ava,

As for all holidays, we always split the day in half. First we open presents bright and early at our own home and then head over to Grandpa and Grandma's house. We will then spend the morning with them, open presents and have our Christms dinner with them around 2pm and then move on to Tha and Yai's house to open more presents and have a second Christmas dinner there. The thought of having to alternate Holidays every year between grand parents is not something that your Daddy or I could ever imagine. We both greatly appreciate and love our parents so much so that we feel that being able to see both of them every Christmas is far better than only spending it with them every other year. It does get a little hectic trying to get from our house to another house and then on to another. But for us, the benefit far exceeds the trouble. The idea of have everyone over at our house is something I think about often but Mommy is not such a great cook. Hopefully this is not a trait that you will inherit. I suppose in the years to come, I will have to over come my fear of cooking and cook a Christmas dinner that no one will forget. (Hopefully because its delicious.) But for now, our tradition seems to work.

Merry First Christmas!!

xoxo

Mommy, Daddy and Bentley

Christmas Card Pictures 2006

Here are the pictures that we used for our holiday cards. Yes, Mommy is a little obessive compulsive and likes to get the pictures taken the first week of November so that I can design the card and have them ordered by the next week. Once they are returned to me, its typically the week of Thanksgiving, giving me just enough time to address them and have them out on Dec 1.

First Trip to Disney's Magic Kingdom

Living about an hour away, how could we not bring you to the best place for children to go. There truly is something magical that happens at Disney World. Even at 9 months old, you are already in love with Mickey and can't wait to watch him in the morning on the Disney Channel.

The day you got your beloved Mickey Doll that you sleep with.

Getting Ready for Disney

Mommy, I have to curl my lashes first. How do I use this thing again?

Then I put on Mascara

Now some lip gloss

And Voila.... I'm Ready!

First Trip to Sea World

We joined the Tamara's for your first trip to Sea World.

First USF Bulls Game

Today, you went to your very First USF Bulls Football Game. –Matt Grothe set the school’s single-game record for passing yards with 364 yards to lead the University of South Florida (7-3, 3-2 BIG EAST) to a 27-10 victory over the Syracuse Orange (3-7, 0-5 BIG EAST) on Saturday, Nov. 11 at Raymond James Stadium in the final home game of the 2006 season.

Too Bad you couldn't stay up to watch the whole game with us.

GO BULLS!

My Little Piglet

Today marks your very First Halloween. Had to get a costume for you and I thought that this was the absolute most adorable thing that I had ever seen. I have to take advantage of the fact that you can't verbalize your thoughts yet and tell me what you want to be. So Adorable!

Stone Mountain

Daddy, You, Mommy, George, Carolina, Kim, Berto, Vivian, and Zeus.

Your First trip to Georgia. Mommy and Daddy had to go to Matt and Theresa's wedding in Stone Mountain, Georgia. So we loaded up the car and brought Grandma along so she could watch you while we went. Here we had the time to take you to your first pumpkin patch, bundle you up in warm clothes and show you the beautiful scenary Georgia has to offer.

Gap Contest

Today, Mommy heard about a contest that Gap has every year. They are looking for the cutest baby to be their model for Baby Gap. So I sat you down and tried to get the best photo of you that I could. We didn't win the contest, but I you are definately the cutest baby I've ever seen.

First Time in Activity Center

By now, I am sure that you think that your Mommy has gone into Sentimental Overload. But I wanted to make sure that I captured all of your firsts. I don't want to regret not having something to remember your childhood by. One day, when you are a parent, you will complete understand why I do the things I do. Because I love You

My First Chair

"Thanks Auntie Bridget, I love my Purple Bumbo Chair. Now, where's the remote?"

Daddy's Going to Make you a Swimmer Yet

One of Daddy's passion's in life is swimming. Growing up in Miami, he swam and played water polo competitively. I am certain that he is going to have his children be little fishes if he has anything to do with it. So since, he is the Big Kahuna, he brought you into the water for the first time. Like Father, Like Daughter... you absolutely loved it.

Your Very First Food

Up until today you were strictly nursing. We were hoping to be able to give you cereal when you turned 4 months. However, Dr. Yee recommended that we wait until you were 5 months. So today, you have your first food, Rice Cereal.

First Time Rolling Over

Sundays at the Edwards

Aunt Alyson, You and Bryce
Grandma, You, Alyson, Bryce



Since your Daddy moved here from Miami way back when, we traditionally go to Grandpa and Grandma's house for Sunday family dinners and we go to Tha and Yai's house on Monday nights. Our first priority will always be our family and we consider ourselves very fortunate to have our families so close to us and even more fortunate that we won't go hungry on at least Sundays and Mondays. Plus its extra special that you get to see your cousins every week. Not very many families have this luxury. For this reason, we very seldom cancel dinner with them. It is considered pretty much a standing event every week.

Another Friend

You and Ibi Rodriguez are the cutest friends ever. Your Daddy and Frank (Ibi's Daddy) have been wonderful friend since high school and Dadddy and I hope that you too will have the same special friendship with Ibi.

Isabella's Baptism

We went to Miami this time for Isabella's Baptism and of course enjoy our wonderful friend's good company. I have to say, for a 4 month old you certainly behaved yourself quite nicely during the baptism. So Well Mannered.

First Trip to the Florida Aquarium

Today you went to the Florida Aquarium for the first time. We were invited to go with Alica and Drew. Not sure if you really got anything out of it but it sure was nice to get out of the house and have a little adult interaction. Thanks Alica!