enjoying the ADVENTURE

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Ava's 3!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

AVA REESE!!!

one & 3 days old

....................................................................................................

1 yr

....................................................................................................

2yrs

....................................................................................................

3yrs!!!

We love you Ava!

more birthday fun to come...

Monday, August 15, 2011

Yes, Ava is going to be 3 in 15 days, and yes, this really was her first haircut. Daddy likes his little girl to have long hair (and apparently his Wifey too... as he's asked me to grow my hair out as well!).

Ava's hair had gotten so long and it needed to be evened up so we headed over to Kidz Cutz by Carey on Monday 8.1, and had such a great time. We were the only ones there and Ava got the royal treatment.

There were 3 different kid's seats, and Ava got to choose which one she wanted to sit in. And what is Ava looking at? Curious George on TV. There were small flat screens mounted at just the right height (for head tilt) so Ava could watch while Carey cut her hair.

Lambie also went with us...

thankfully he is needed less and less.

All finished!

And of course Ava has to try out the other seats as well. She hopped on the motorcycle first, and then...

the jet... it would have only been better if the 'vehicles' would have moved.

Once she was completely done, Ava got to pick a 'treasure' and she also got a lolly pop for being so good. We also got a certificate for Ava's first cut as well as a lock of her hair. I wish we had a better before and after shot, but all in all, we cut off 3".... WOW! But her hair looks so much healthier, it isn't scraggly on the ends, and it even looks thicker. And you can bet, we'll be going back to see Carey for our next haircut.

Congratulations...

Amanda & Mark

(our cousin & her fiance)

Congratulations on your engagement!

Looks like we're going to have a busy wedding year next year..

Our Annual Lake Trip...

We've made it a tradition. Each 4th of July we head to Tygart Lake in WV for some family fun in the sun. You can see our 2010 trip here, and our 2009 trip here... not sure that I documented other previous years. We all enjoy getting down to the lake each year, and Ava has been asking recently if we could go again. I wish we could get down there one more time this year, but with my work schedule, I don't think it's going to happen.

Anyway, we had a great time as usual, even when the electricity went out. There is a picture floating around somewhere of Nathan, Derek, Chelsea, & Amanda making homemade icream by hand... it turned out quite well despite the fact we didn't have power. A big storm blew in during dinner and we got caught at the cabin and had to wait out. The weather had been beautiful that day, hot and sunny (although you'll see our super white skin didn't get much sun), but after the storm the temperature dropped and we ran for long sleeve shirts and jackets. But homemade icecream... it can't be wasted! So we ate/drank it by the campfire.

As for Miss Ava, she is fearless, and it really showed this year. Af first she would jump from the dock (quite low) while holding someone's hand. One of the girls (Amanda, Chelsea or Shelley) said "I think we'll have her jumping by herself by the end of the weekend. It was about 10 minutes later Ava was jumping by herself off the higher landing. Then we couldn't stop her. She is a fish for sure! I can't imagine what next year will bring, but I know fore sure, it will be tons of fun as always.

Here are some pictures of our weekend. If only it had been longer. (pictures are out of order)