Monday, September 30, 2013

2 year update...

I can't believe it's already been 2 years!!!!  You're are a sweet, sassy little mama that's full of energy all the time!! 


Things you're doing now.....


  • You are becoming such a big girl and demanding your independence more and more everyday
  • You are wearing mostly 2T clothes (especially tops) and size 4 diapers
  • You love your daddy, but you are definitely a Mommy's girl right now!
  • You have started talking a TON!!
  • You're still sleeping in your crib, with no plans of conversion at this time
  • You love all things baby!  We often call you our little mama!


  • You still make "your sound" when you're concentrating!  We always know where you are in the house!  It's funny now, but we hope it fades before kindergarten!  
  • You still really LOVE your paci!  You don't use at daycare at all, but want it the minute you get home
  • You typically have to take a baby with us everywhere we go!  



  • You decided to start potty training yourself a few months ago!  You want to be "big" like your brother....so we just let you try when you ask.  Mommy and Daddy haven't really been ready to jump on the potty training ban wagon (it's a lot of work) but daycare says you are REALLY ready so...we are starting next week!



  • You Love to eat...and pretty much eat everything! 
  • Bath time is still a favorite.  You and Owen would stay in there all night if we would let you



  • You like to read books but aren't a fan of Owen's "long" books....you prefer to hold the book yourself and turn the pages



  • Your hair is finally starting to grow out and that makes mommy SO excited!  I see lots of ponytails and pigtails in our future!
  • You love to have your fingernails and toenails painted!  There are lots of mornings I have to give you a mini pedicure before school :) 



  • You love, love your big brother and want to do everything he's doing
  • Dance parties in Owen's room has become a regular these days


  • You are our little diva and full of personality!!  I want you to stay this age forever!

Sunday, September 29, 2013

the party....

We ended our busy, fun filled weekend with Ava Kate's Birthday Party at Gully Park!  It was a day of celebration from beginning to end and Little Miss loved being the center of attention!


waking up to balloons and streamers.....

they could have played with these balloons ALL day....it's the little things!!



balloon toss, balloon pop, and balloon fights are how we spent our morning...

sweet pic with my little man...

family pics before the party....


sibling love....

Ava Kate LOVED the bubble machine!!


this picture just captures it all....one happy, happy girl on her 2nd birthday!! 



the setup...





playing with sweet friends....Ansley(14 months) 
and Ava Kate (2 years)

Ansley....

Campbell...

mommy and the birthday girl...


more of the gang....Charley, Owen, Harper, Emma, and Campbell

the hula hoops were a hit with the adults....

the girls....Ella, Ava Kate, and Ansley

Caroline and Ava Kate....

boys will be boys....Owen and Harper

more bubble fun....




Happy Birthday to you...

....Happy Birthday to you

....Happy Birthday to Ava Kate!

opening presents...

...with a little help of course!


trying our her new big girl tricycle from Beema and Papa Joe...now she just has to learn to keep up with brother!



Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Summerford - Watkins Wedding!!!

After a good nap, the birthday girl was ready for her flower girl debut!!


love this sweet pic of me and my baby girl....


Daddy Feck and Josh walking Beema down with aisle....


our little family.....both kids did great! 

We had to help Ava Kate get down the aisle and sneak her a paci but other than that, they were perfect!  I thought Owen would be the shy one, but had a note from Amanda to give to Parker and that is exactly what he did....he held Ava Kate's hand and walked down the aisle like such a big boy!!



Mr. and Mrs. Watkins!!




they had a cute shabby chic look throughout the wedding and reception...it all looked so good!

their beautiful wedding cake....

a rare pic of just Josh and I....

Seth and Aunt Anna...

the father daughter dance....love this pic!

a dance with Daddy Feck.....so sweet!

the mother son dance....they definitely got the party started!

dancing with my little man...


Ava Kate had a wardrobe change and was really tired, but that didn't stop her daddy from getting a little dance in....

Josh and Papa Joe...


Me, mom, and Anna...

Amanda and Parker didn't want to leave Ava Kate out on her birthday....so they took her out on the dance floor and had everyone sing Happy Birthday!!

Papa Joe and Beema...

My silly...
....silly
....silly boys!

Some family group pics before sending the new married couple off...


the sisters....

the birthday girl just couldn't make it any longer...


Ready to send Amanda and Parker off with gloss sticks...

Mr. and Mrs. Watkins!