In the Swing of Things

Now that the weather has warmed up and the rain has subsided the family has been taking trips down to the park for some swing time. Ava loves to be outside so the walk would be enough but when she sees and hears all the other kids at the park she's in heaven. Ava stares in amazement at the children playing and laughing and I bet she can't wait for the day she can climb the jungle gym! Chris and Becky plan to get her a swing set in the backyard sometime but it will have to wait until Chris can get some grass growing.

Chris has worked hard on the yard and getting the new sprinkler system in and things are finally looking greener on our side of the fence. It may be the overcoming weeds but it's better than mud. Becky has finally got the living room painted and loves the soothing blue light but you will have to wait with anticipation for pictures because the accessories have yet to come. The dinning room although a bit bare is the only other room partially finished. Becky painted and Chris put up the fantastic chair rail which makes the room completely "chic" (as Chris would say). The family is taking suggestions for window treatments so feel free to leave your thoughts and volunteer your sewing skills.

Ava's Graham Adventures

Ava decided it was time to move forward with her snacks and picked out some delicious graham crackers at the store. Since she runs things around the house as soon as we got home she was demanding her new snack! Becky being such a pushover decided it would be pretty fun to watch so there they went. One by one Ava soaked each cracker and then smeared it around her mouth. It seemed she wasn't getting much to her stomach but she was having a blast so Becky let her continue. After watching her devour cracker after cracker Becky decided that was enough and let Mekah clean up the floor and Sprout got in the bath. She had graham in places you don't want graham.

Ava visits Austin

These are just some fantastic photos Aunt Hayden took in Austin and Ava thought we should share them with everyone.

Hoppin down the bunny trail

Ava celebrated her first Easter this past Sunday and was loving the great weather! She played outside and soaked up some sun in her cute little Easter dress while Mimi and Becky tried to take some Easter pictures. Chris worked hard smoking a brisket Mimi had been cooking over all day and it was delicious! So after the family made some memories they enjoyed a nice dinner with chocolate eggs for desert.

Pretty in Pink

The family once lived in a tiny Dallas apartment so when they moved to Brownwood and into their new home all the space was marvelous! Everyone is so very happy with their own rooms and plenty of space to play. Ava has her very own room with hot pink walls and all her own closet space with all her own toys. Everyone has worked very hard painting, unpacking, digging holes in the yard for a sprinkler system, and putting up new cabinets in the laundry room. There have been more projects then time off since the family moved, but the reward with every finished piece is so great it keeps them trucking.

Becky worked on an art project for Ava's room she is pretty proud of. Not sure what to call it, it was dubbed "The Boxes" by Chris. Sprout seems to think they are cool and that's all that really matters so the project was a success with only one minor injury. Becky sliced her finger with an exacto knife but never fear Mimi was around the corner with some band-aids. So with the art project complete and the chair rail up Ava's room is the only one mostly complete in the entire house! One down, five more to go. As you can see Ava is all play no work so I guess its up to Chris and Becky to get it finished.


Prepare yourselves for more to come once more is done.

Ava moves South

After a long crowded drive down I-20 Ava arrived smack in the middle of Texas. Becky and Chris loaded everything up, with some help from friends and family, and then drove out of Dallas leaving their tiny apartment behind. The future looked bright for the young new family and they were excited about the stones left unturned. They enjoyed some time off spending every moment with each other and savoring the country life. After a few weeks in the country with Mimi the cedar post house of their dreams was finally ready! Ava has her own room and her very own closet for all her tiny clothes on tiny hangers. Chris has a giant garage with all his tools and Becky has her beautiful kitchen with granite counter-tops. Life is good.

More to come as soon as they can find the cord for the camera. :)

Moving on up

Ava Claire and family are picking up their gear and moving to Brownwood, TX! The house hunting process is almost to a close and they are revving their engines. Chris is ready to spin his wheels and high tail it out of the city! Becky will miss her close friends and family, but is excited for a change and can't wait to spend her days at home with Baby A. Ava is also excited about being closer to her friend Owen and her Mimi. It's going to be weird not having someone base out Notorious B.I.G in the parking lot at 2 am, but the family is thinking they will manage to get sleep without it. The peace and quiet of Brownwood seems to be calling for them louder everyday. Well it's finally time, the big move is going to be Valentine's weekend! Anyone feel like some heavy lifting feel free to stop by, no not Sprout the couch or washing machine.