Sunday, October 18, 2009

More Weekend Fun

For the weekend, Ava had her second swim (we had to cool off when it is 102 – yes 102 – degrees here in AZ in October). She definitely is a water baby – she loves kicking in the water, and just laying back and chilling!

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Ava also had her first baby & books event at our library. She definitely had fun watching other babies, and with the activities!

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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Ava is 3 months old today!

As of 1:26 pm Arizona time, Ava is now officially 3 months old! Amazing how time flies….

We’ll leave you with today’s video…

Sunday, October 11, 2009

More Milestones

Ava continues to make great strides in her development. This week she’s added grasping at the toys on her activity mat (and at Scott’s sunglasses) to her repertoire.

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Learning to fly on Mo….DSC00971DSC00970 

Learning how to sit in her bumbo chair.

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Enjoying the grass between her toes….

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And learning how to use the camera to take a picture of Chase….DSC00985

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Just Add Water

Since Ava loves her bath time, we decided it was time to let her experience the pool. A sunny day with “moderate” temperatures (90s here in AZ) was a perfect day to let her enjoy the pool, but stay in the shade.

Getting ready to go in the pool….

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Ahh…that feels good….

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We’re not sure if she’s destined for synchronized swimming or doing the freestyle, but needless to say she had fun!

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Flying in Style

We managed to snag a late-booked flight to Minneapolis using some frequent flyer miles, so we decided to let Ava have her first flight. Hopefully she doesn’t expect all her flights to be like this one, as she was able to fly first class!

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A little “cake” at the Dwyer household for Ava’s use. Oh, and that monkey was actually Mo’s from when she was little.

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In her ducky pjs…

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With some of Mo’s MN friends…

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Enjoying some tummy time….

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Pretty in (what else) pink

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And with Nene

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And getting her first taste of fall…our pumpkin with some real pumpkins!

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

San Diego – Part Deux

The second half of our San Diego vacation was just as relaxing as the first.  Ava found out just how soothing the sound of the ocean is…she couldn’t stay awake. 

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Many of the mornings were spent going to the Dog Beach of Del Mar and watching Chase frolic in the ocean.DSC00757

 Followed by leisurely picnics near the beach in the Del Mar Park.  Here she is entertaining John and Renee.  DSC00760

Enjoying a bottle in La Jolla while listening to the waves crash into the cliffs.   It’s so nice to be outside and not in the 100 + degree temperatures we are still enduring in Phoenix. 

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We had a great visit to one of our favorite places on the west coast.  We even stayed an extra day to watch the “Dog Surf Competition.”

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Ava was fantastic the whole trip.  She slept the 6 hours to and from San Diego, adjusted to sleeping in a new room, and loved being outside.  She and I are petitioning to move there! 

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Ava’s first visit to the Pacific

Like any first time parents, we decided our first vacation would be within driving distance. We’re headed off to Solana Beach CA (just north of San Diego) for a week of fun in the sun. And to be able to be outside without melting in the heat.

Of course we had to bring just about everything we could think of that she might need for the week. Add in the dog, and our stuff, and we were just about out of room in the truck.

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All packed up and on the way…

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Six hours later….

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Clearly Chase is just as excited!

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Chilling on the back patio of the condo…

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Meeting Great Auntie Loma and Uncle Simon.

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