These are funny and entertaining times!

Having an almost 9 month old must be the funniest thing I have ever experienced. There are so many times a day when I am laughing because of something ava has done, a look she has given me or the camera, or a sound she is making. I feel so blessed to have such a happy daughter. I will be sad when she leaves this stage because then I will have lost the best free entertainment on earth! Ava is growing up more and more each day (I know- don't all moms say that) it's truly amazing to see her learn a new skill. Everyday when I go into her room to get her out of her crib and she is standing up staring at the door, or scratching the wall, or looking up at the butterflies on her ceiling yelling at them- I am so amazed at how quickly she changes. What a blessing we have been given to raise her. Sorry about the serious reflection going on, but I guess it was just one of those days when it really hit me that I am a mom and Ava will be all grown up one day. So, here, to entertain you (even if just a fraction of how entertaining I think it is) are some more pictures of Ava in all her glory..............

I don't know how to describe this look. It looks a little sneaky to me...

This is my nephews toy and luckily it kept Ava pretty occupied the other day when we were at Mindi's house

This isn't what Ava is wearing for Halloween (she is going to be a ballerina- pictures to come..) But this was Jane's costume a few years ago and so we tried it on Ava. The next picture is of Jane wearing the costume two years ago.

This is Ava trying to lick the wood floor- I guess because it was so shiny.

Ava trying to sneak peak around the couch at me.

The contemplative cracker picture

Love it!

Jane, Aves, and I at Gardner Village with some friends. We went and saw "The Witches" and it was so fun. Who knows what Ava is laughing at in this picture.

Ava and her friend Zeke checking out eachothers binkies

Last week when Mindi picked up Ava when I was at school, this is what she found on Ava's feet. Mismatched Lightning Mcqueen and Spiderman socks. My friend who watches Ava when I am at school said that we could just throw them away, but I don't think I will- they are such a fashion statement!

Ava last night after a busy night at CornBelly's at Thanksgiving Point. She fell asleep while we were there and didn't make a peep the rest of the night. She was out cold when we got home and I had to take a picture because it was so cute.