Lil' Punkin'

Growing up, Mom called us her "pumpkin butts."

Why? We don't know; she doesn't either! Here

are some photos of the latest little pumpkin on a

beautiful fall day. Ava was all smiles (& just before

a nap!). We were surprised the kitty, Bumper, sat

still enough for a photo. Also, Ava is back to razzing--

she hasn't done it for a couple weeks, but she started

back up again last week...mostly while eating her cereal.

Oh, and that scarecrow only looks like it's going to gulp

down our child in the photos. It's much more friendly-

looking in person. Enjoy!

Solids!!!

We have the green light from the Dr.

to try solids, so we thought we'd see

how she liked rice cereal (there is actually

1 TBsp. cereal in there--I know, hard to

tell, but don't knock it.). Anyway, taking

a line from my childhood: "Hey, Mikey,

she likes it!"

A Brisk Autumn Walk

We took Ava & Maggie for a walk this afternoon.

Ava is wearing her moccasins from Auntie Bethany;

Bethany received them from a Native American student

who told her, "We believe a child isn't a child until she

has her first pair of moccasins." They match her coat

(from Auntie Tami) so nicely. The hat is a gift from

Jason's cousin, Heather. It was cool out, but good to

get outside.

Ava & Her Doggie, Mags

We tried to get photos of the girls.
Ava got her bath early.
Not bad...
Maggie decides to chew on sticks.

Oh well.

Ava in Camo--A Daddy's Dream

Jason bought Ava her first camo in early May. He was very picky about it too. None of that fake girly camo for his girl. It had to be green and pink....and from Gander Mountain. So here's our Ava, in camo.

Tamara & Ava

Happy Birthday, Auntie Tami!

Auntie Tami and Grandma & Grandpa Weets came out on Labor Day to walk around Washington Square Mall in D.L. & eat at Lakeside--yummy. We celebrated Auntie Tami's birthday one day early. Here's a picture of her with her girls, Ava & Maggie.