Ava meets grandparents, abeulita, and her great aunts.

Ava and Grandma Roxie

Mom had just left us in California not more than 4 days before, with plans of coming back a month later for Ava's birth. When Ava decided to come early, I called mom, and she was back out by Sunday morning and the first person (besides Giselle and myself) to see Ava. Brian stayed back in Texas for work, but we keep him up to date with frequent pictures.

Ava with her abuelita Estella.

Estella had been praying for a little girl from the moment we had found out we were pregnant. This is her first granddaughter and she was so excited to meet and hold her. Juan Carlos was in Argentina for family business when Ava was born--she will meet him for the first time on October 11th.

Ava and Grandpa Brian.

Ava was excited to meet her Grandpa for the first time, and Dad is a pro when it comes to girls--Madison is nearly three and Abigail is about eighteen months. Anita and the girls were on their cross-country trip when Ava was born, but Dad, Anita and the girls will be coming by on Sunday. I am excited for Ava to meet her little "aunties".

Great Grandma Balko meets Ava.

Grandma calls Ava "a little dolly" and "itsl". She comments on just how tiny she looks and loves to hold her. Ava is grandma' s fourth and newest great grandchild--right under Chloe, Aidan, and Eliot. Ava is looking forward to meeting her great-grandpa and great-grandma Rudesill. They reside in Ladysmith, WI, but come out frequently to visit.

Aunt Julie and Aunt Joy with the little girl.

Aunt Julie and Aunt Joy were the first ones to the hospital the day Ava was born. They met with us in our room at about 7AM and helped put us at ease before Giselle went into surgery. We were very happy to have them there over the course of the morning to provide support and share in our joy.