Florida Part 1

Last weekend we took a trip with the extended Ameduri family to Sanibel Island FL. After a full day of travel, we arrived at the condo ready to wake up and start the next day with some beach and pool time. Let’s just say that Ava was ecstatic about a water slide in the pool that was just her size.
Ava counted out the 6 steps up the slide (she’s really gotten good at steps after all the practice).
Once at the top, she navigates herself into position.

Then quickly slides down, with a smile on her face the whole way.


Once Ava gets down, she can’t paddle to the edge quick enough to go do it again.
Here’s a video of the whole sequence:

Click the image above for a video of Ava doing the water slide.

After water slides, we of course had to go for a stroll on the beach. Here’s one of Ava and dad checking out the sea shells.

After all that activity, time for a little lunch. Ava loves sitting in a high chair (she kept requesting it!).

Ava got a chance to meet all of her cousins – Alicia and Maya. They liked the water toys.And of course had to show off for Papa.

Ava’s favorite seemed to be the squirt gun.
Here’s a video of the squirt gun antics.

Click the picture above for a video of Ava with her squirt gun.

One last stroll on the beach…

We definitely miss the ocean and the lush green….back to the dry desert!

Neighborhood Fun

With Ava we now know a lot more of our neighbors – not only the ones with kids, but all the others that Ava likes to say “hi” and “bye-bye” to whenever we are out walking.

The other weekend we had 2 sets of neighbors over for dinner – with a 3 year old (Lauren) and 1.5 year old (Sofia). The kids (and parents) all had a blast.

Here are the kids with their drinks.

And eating dinner.

After toasting each other, Ava and Lauren each took a sip.

Over the weekend we also went to the train park. Although Ava was more interested in the flowers.

And of course we had to ride the carousel a few times…

After riding the carousel, Ava came home and wanted to continue riding horses. Here she is on her little horsey.

I think this photo was accompanied by a “giddy-up”.

Good thing we don’t have a train at home otherwise Ava would be trying to ride that!

Ava the Entertainer

Many days, Ava is our main source of entertainment – whether we’re laughing at her giggles or watching her dance, she definitely likes center stage.

Speaking of stages, a few weekends ago we went to the outdoor concert again. While Ava was not quite as showy as last time, she was still front and center with the band (and the other kids). 

This time we did at least manage to get a quick video of her dancing to the music.

Click the image below for a video of Ava.

Click the image above for a video of Ava dancing.

Ava is in love with her matchbox bus. Which happens to be Dad’s old bus – amazing that she likes a nearly 40 year old toy.

She also lovers her best dog, Chase.

Ava is also starting to be a better kitchen assistant. That is when she doesn’t try to eat what she is preparing.

Got to run – she’s off again!