Fall is here!

The season is changing!  St. Louis is having such a beautiful fall season with awesome fall colors!  We decided to enjoy the day at Eckert's Farm in Milstadt, Illinois.  Ava had a great time riding on the swings with Dad, feeding the pretty birds, petting the goats and camels, and even watching a pig race!
We are looking forward to trick or treating tomorrow night.
Ava is growing up so fast.  Everyday she amazes us with something new.  She loves to pretend she is a monster and growl with Mom and Dad.  She is still the happiest little girl and her smiles and laughs fill up our days. 

Ava's One Year Photos!

It is hard to believe that our baby girl is one year old already (actually 13 months now)!!  She is growing up so fast.  Mom and Dad are constantly amazed at how beautiful and smart their little girl is!!
Ava is doing so many new things.  She is eating all big girl food now and is doing a great job trying new foods.  She loves strawberries and bananas.  Ava is also starting to try walking with the help of Mom or Dad. 
Two weeks ago, Ava started attending the Clayton Infant and Toddler Center during the week when Mom and Dad are at work.  She loves going to school and is really enjoying being around other children.  She is learning all sorts of new "tricks" from her teachers and classmates and seems to be having a great time.

First birthday updates! (Mom is way behind!!)

Mom is really embarrassed that she is just now adding Ava's birthday photos, but, better late than never, right?
Ava had a great first birthday and had several days of celebration.  On her birthday, Mom and Dad took the day off from work and took Ava to the Magic House.  She had a great time playing in the balls, looking in the crazy mirrors, and exploring.  Then, on Saturday, Ava had a first birthday party at Gymboree in Webster Groves.  Ava had a great time playing with her cousins and friends.  She really enjoyed her birthday cake, birthday presents, and spending time with her friends and family.