Catching Up!!!

Striking a pose!!

Ava is almost 13 months old!! Where did the time go?? She learns something new every day. I feel so lucky to be her Mommy!!

Carpenter Christmas!!

We had a blessed Christmas... Ava loved opening all of her presents just as much as Nick and I loved watching her open them!

Introducing....Owen Thomas!!!

Owen Thomas McBride was born Dec. 16, 2007. He weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz. and was 20 3/4 inches long. He's perfect!! Mom and Dad are super proud and are doing great!! He is just what Tom and Kathy wanted for Christmas!!! We love you Owen!!

PARTY!!

Ava had a great time at her birthday bash!! She loved spending time with her family, friends, and balloons!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE MISS AVA!!

Our little sweetheart is 1!! The past year has been filled with lots of laughs, smiles, and a couple bumps and bruises. Ava is the light of our lives. She can melt our hearts with one little smile. We are so proud to be her Mommy and Daddy!

Cute!

This was taken on the first cold day of the year. We were very suprised that Ava kept her hoodie on her head!! She gets sweeter by the day!

Brush Only the Teeth You Wish to Keep!

Ava's working on 3 more teeth on top. She likes to chew on her toothbrush!

My Sweet Little Miss Ava!!

You can't tell in this picture, but......Ava is sprouting two bottom teeth!!! Yes, the girl has teeth!!

Baby Owen's on His Way!!

We went to Aunt Kathy's baby shower. Ava was amazed by all of the presents. We can't wait to meet baby Owen!!

HALLOWEEN!!!!

Ava dressed up as a flower for her first Halloween. She's growing way too fast. She's walking!!! As you can see for yourself, she is still all gums!!

Moo Moo!!

Ava had a great time taking in all the fun sights at Curtis Orchard. This is a cute picture!!

Pumpkin Patch!!

Ava had a great time at her first visit to the pumpkin patch!!

North Carolina Science Museum.....

Ava was amazed by all of the different things to look at in the museum. She thought it was so fun to crawl around in a dinosaur footprint.

Oh yeah, Ava is 10 1/2 months old!! She is so smart and funny and is growing up too fast.................but we still do not have any teeth!!

Ava in North Carolina!!

Ava took her first family trip!! We went to Raleigh, NC to visit Auntie Heather.. Ava did a great job on the plane...she only fussed a litte bit at the end of the last flight.

It's Back!!!

Yes folks, the scrunchy face is back!! Ava makes the scrunchy face when she's full. She is also starting to mimic, so now we go back and forth making her famous face!!

Catching Zzzzzs

Fun at the Park!!

Ava loves to swing!!

Sugar, Spice, & Everything Nice!!!

CRAZY HAIR!

I decided to put gel in Ava's hair one night before bathtime!!

She hammed it up for this picture! She is so goofy!

Ava is 9 months old!! She is saying ba ba, da da, and ma ma. She is walking with the assistance of her high chair and her walking toy. No teeth...yet!!

Out Like a Light!

Play hard.......Crash hard...

Messy!

This is what Ava looks like after lunch.....with a bib on. :)

CRAZY HAIR!!!

This is what Ava looks like when she wakes up in the morning!!!

Movin' On UP!!

Ava's growing too fast!! She's in a big girl car seat now!! As you can see, it's Pink!

More Fun!!!

Beach Babe!!!

Ava had a super fun time at Sholem pool! She loved floating in the Lazy River with Daddy!

She's Growing UP!!!

Ava is 8 months old!!! She is standing on her own...for a few brief seconds. She gives kisses, and she is learning to wave at herself!! She's still a goofy little girl!!

On The Move!!!

Ava's really getting a hold of this "cruising" thing. She can get from one end of the couch to the other in no time!!

Goofy!

Cute!!

Ava is almost 8 months old! She's starting to develop a little bit of an attitude!!

Little Miss Bubbles!!

Ava had fun with the bath bubbles.....not as much fun as Mommy!!!!

Sleepy Again!