A Blog-Worthy Note

So Ava, being a brand new 2 year old, has to grow out of the baby stage. I think that this was a harder thing for me than for Ava, but we have finally weened her off of her binky. This was a very hard task for me. It was almost hard for me to admit that she isn't a baby anymore. I love that she is growing up and I'm embracing her toddler stage, but she is such a big girl now. I'm learning at a very early age that our babies grow up faster than I'm able to keep up with. I just love her and I'm very proud that she has now been without her binky for one week! Way to go Ava!

Ava Turns Two

So our little girl turned 2 last week. Wow. Seriously- Two years old?!? We can't believe our little baby is so big now. Here are just a few of her accomplishments she has mastered by age 2 and her favorite things:

*She can say a full prayer all by herself
*She can sing several songs (word for word!!) Her favorites are "I love to see the temple" "Twinkle twinkle little star" "ABC's" every single song from Enchanted, etc.
*She can count to 14 all by herself
*Her favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese (preferably Spongebob shaped)
*Her favorite show to watch is Dora the Explorer
*She loves to hug and kiss
*She LOVES animals
*She loves swimming and being outside
*Her mommy and daddy are wrapped around her finger

For her birthday we went to the zoo and had a little pool party with a few of her friends. Here are some pictures!
Happy Birthday Ava. We love you more than you'll ever know. You make our hearts so happy and we'd be lost without you.