Just a little something
I’m swamped here in paper writing land and haven’t had time for blogging lately. But, we did have some very cute video from the day of Ava’s surgery a couple weeks ago. So, here it is to tide you over until I can get back to more regular posting. 
Sounding pretty good right after surgery
Not so much with the letters and numbers yet, although we try
But at least she’s got lots of words!
See you all again when I dig out from under my syllabi!
Playing Wii
Otherwise known in our house as “Ready?”
Ava and Matt have been ski jumping in the afternoons after school. Ava’s got an old tv or stereo remote (not sure where it came from) that is her wii-mote and a rag towel as her Wii Fit. They stand together in front of the “big box of happy” and try to score a personal best.
Tennis is up next!
Playing with Two
We’re not there yet, but Ava’s definitely showing signs that she’s nearing two. She’s got a will of her own and when you play with her, you play by her rules. Here’s a game of “night-night” from a couple weeks ago.
Just try…
…to tell me this isn’t the cutest kid on the planet (excepting your own children, of course).
Love that girl.
Last Swim of the Season
As the weather cools down here in the Vegas valley (finally!), we have to close down the most fun part of this house. It’s funny to think that a pool temperature of 88 degrees is too chilly, but with such dry air, it really is “refreshing” to swim at that temperature.
Ava came a long way with her swimming this season. She’s a confident doggy-paddler with the help of her yellow innertube suit. She’s willing to jump off the edge of the pool alone, as long as willing arms are near by to bring her back above water. Looking forward to next year, water wings, and, hopefully, swimming lessons!
