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We have had SUCH a busy week! I didn't get a picture of it, but Ava and Isabel took their 1st bath together on Wednesday night. I'm not sure that Isabel enjoyed having Ava share her tub with her, but she was a good sport, and even shared her bath toys with Ava! (For those that don't know, Isabel is the daughter of Tiff and Darren, our very good friends.)

On Thursday, I went to a very fun happy hour (a.k.a. a "throwing-away party" - not going-away party - for my boss.) She's leaving us to take on another group at BI. Although, she'll still be our director, she'll be sitting in a different building now. PARTY at work!! Just kidding, Terrie. :) )

On Good Friday we didn't have daycare, so Ava and Mommy spent the day together - she is such a good little girl during the day...I often wonder how it would be to stay home with her full-time. Maybe one day...




On Saturday night we went to an engagement party for our friends Julie and Casey...it seemed that everyone wanted to hold Ava, and she started getting a little nervous. But, since it was her first time in a bar, I can't blame her! There was just a lot of noise and people - I think she was happy when we left for home. But while we were there, we had fun. We can't wait until their wedding in WI this fall!

Finally, we celebrated Easter with Scott's mom's family. Here are a few fun photos from today!

Our egg-coloring experience...some of them turned out really weird looking...


A few treats she got in her Easter basket...a bunny, purple sunglasses and socks


She didn't really like wearing the sunglasses - we tried MANY times to get them to stay on!

Ava and Tatiana (Ava's cousin - second, or first, once removed...I never know how that works)

Tatiana was so good with Ava today!
Ava started to get a little cranky, so Grandma Deb was trying to calm her down. Notice how concerned Tatiana looks!

We had an Easter egg hunt in the backyard (Ava had a little help from her Mommy), and then all of the kids got treat bags! Ava received a book (which she LOVES), bubbles, and a bouncy ball!

Hope your Easter was happy!

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Megan said…
Awww, I miss Wednesdays :'(
April 14, 2009 at 2:16 PM
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