Prince Charming

While driving today we had a conversation that went just like this:



Ava: "I'm going to miss you"

Me: "Where are you going that your going to miss me?"

Ava: "When I grow up and have my own babies."

Me: "Am I not going to be around when you have your own babies?"

Ava: "Weeeellll, I will have my own house but I will make sure that it is near you."

Me: "OK, sounds like a deal. After you meet your prince charming, have your babies and your own house."

Ava:" Mommm.... Prince charming doesn't exist in Florida"

Me: "He doesn't? Where does he live then?"

Ava: "There is no such thing as Prince Charming mom, he is only in the movies."





I knew that I had to remember this conversation, because I know that one day we will come back to this statement. You have no idea how wise you are for only being 4 yrs old.

I LOVE YOU!!!

Star Wars at Barnes and Nobles

I happened to find out that some of the characters from Star Wars (your latest obsession) was going to be at the Barnes and Nobles. Daddy decided to surprise you with an afternoon visit to the bookstore to see them.

Darth Vader

Storm Trooper


Anakin

First Day of School 2010 - Mrs. Woods

Your one of the "Big Kids" now at Bowman.

Pre-K4

Here are a few pics from Classroom Visitation/Meet the Teacher.

Look what I found Daddy...

Off to School - First Day of Pre-K

Family Beach Weekend

Your Grandma and Grandpa are so generous. They organize and fund our annual family beach weekend in St. Pete. What could be better than hanging out in our bathing suits all weekend with all of your cousins?

Building sand castles with Vaughan and Kianna

All the Kids

Colin, Xander, Vaughan, You, Kianna, Bryce and Ryan.

Mity Tots Swim

I am really happy that we found this swim program, TAPS Aquatics, for the summer. Coach Duncan has really been great and has taught you how to swim free style, back stroke, how to dive in properly and has even introduced the butterfly and breast stroke as well. He says that you have a natural movement in the water and that you have figured out when to exert energy and when not to. A skill that some teens have not yet been able to master. This is definitely a skill from your Daddy.

Backstroke

Freestyle

Leg work

You Did It!!! You went down the slide by yourself.


Picture of your first Swim Team

July 4, 2010

This year we decided to head over to Aunt Alyson's and Uncle Jeff's for some swimming, eating and fireworks.

At one point, you could barely see the pool because it contained so many rafts.

Hanging out with your buddy Kianna while watching the fireworks that Daddy, Uncle Jeff and his neighbors set off.

TGD 2010 Recital

Just before your recital, all dressed up in your ballet costume.
A picture with Mommy.

Bravo Ava!!!

Dressed in your tap costume.

A picture with Grandma and Grandpa.

And Uncle Jim too!