Ava’s Third Birthday

On July 13th we celebrated Ava’s third birthday. Wow how time flies.  From our original posting on July 13, 2009: Today we welcomed our new little one into this world. We have been blessed with a precious little girl through adoption. Baby Ava Shea was born on July 13th 2009 at 1:26 PM. Both Mo and I were there in the delivery room, and Mo was lucky enough to cut her umbilical cord.  Ava weighed in a 5 pounds 11 ounces and 19 inches long….she is a beautiful little angel!

How quickly Ava has grown from this little peanut:

Into a smiling happy toddler…

Ava likes monsoon season here in AZ…here she is waiting for the rain.

Ava also got another haircut…and French braids!

Ava loves playing with trains and blocks in her play room.

Ava has taken to entertaining us by performing on her “stage” (aka her step stool).

She also likes have Pops and NeeNee here. Ava was great at helping Pops put in French doors on Dad’s office.

On Ava’s birthday we started with a scooter for a present, which she had to ride in her jammies.

Later we went swimming and had lunch at the gym pool.

Followed by opening some presents at home.

Some cupcakes with everyone (especially Mom).

And finally playing new instruments on stage for friends Sofie and Vera.

Happy 3rd Birthday Ava!