Ava is 3!!!!

I can't believe my little Flava is THREE!!!! It is killing me! She is such a doll and has the funniest little personality.  I love that I get to be home with her all day.  She loves to make up songs, dance, sneak up on people, and make funny faces.

She also loves to draw. Here is a picture she drew of me today.

We already had a party, so we took Ava to lunch and the Dinosaur Museum today.

 My sister Mikelle made this cute shirt for Ava. She LOVES it!

She is so smart! I can't believe how much she already knows.  Most people think she's older than she actually is because of the conversations that she can have with people (and her fabulous head of hair).

I love this girl so much and I am SO BLESSED to be her mom! She brightens my day, keeps me on my toes, and reminds me of how much my Heavenly Father loves me and my family.

Happy birthday sweet girl!

Ava's Birthday

Ava was really excited to have a legit birthday party this year.  All week, she would build a "cake" out of blocks, sing to herself, and then blow out some imaginary candles.

When I first asked Ava what kind of party she wanted, she told me, "Hearts, Bubble Guppies, and cute spiders." Mmmmmmkay. This lasted for a few weeks. Then my mom brought over some plastic bugs and then Ava really wanted a ladybug party. DONE.  It was so much fun. We loved having almost all of our cousins there!

 We totally made a water blob...it was awesome!

The chalk paint was the hit of the party!

A few minutes into the party, I realized I couldn't find Ava.  I walked around the back and started calling for her. Then her little head poked out the ladybug. You can't see it here, but her face was covered in frosting. She had been in the house, taking bites out of her cake.

 She was really excited to get a bike.

 Love it.

Photo Vomit

So, life has been totally CHAOTIC. BUT! It's almost done! 14 weeks left of grad school (but who's counting?) Between teaching full time, grad school, trying to be a mom, there has been NO time to update this blog! Now that I'm done teaching, I am finally pulling out all the old pictures. SO, here are a dump load of pictures.

First day of dance

 

Final Recital

I have a video of Ava dancing, but I can't get it to upload....

 Ava and her teacher, Brianne

 Ava and her cute cousin, Kate

First day of preschool

 Preschool graduation

Family Pictures

Ava is OFFICIALLY potty trained!!!

My mom put on the Amazing Race for our family reunion

Stadium of Fire for the 4th of July

 And of course....the 24th in Beaver!

Seven Peaks is a must at some point in the summer