The "Little Peanut" with Mommy and Daddy

Ava and Mommy
Ava holds tightly onto the pacifier while in her swing.
"Miss Lady" getting to know the play-gym for the first time.Daddy and his "peanut"--all tuckered out.

Mommy and Ava asleep very early in the morning.

Ava's Room

Ava's crib was given to her by Grandma Roxie and Grandpa Brian. It is still full of all her little stuffed animals and blankets, as she is still bunking with us in our room.
Her changing table/ dresser was a gift from her abuelitos Juan and Estella. The two little pendants hanging right above the lamp were from Giselle's room when she was a baby.

The "Miss Lady" napping in her crib.

A Visit with Grandpa

Ava and Juan Carlos

Ava had not met her Grandpa, as he was visiting family in Argentina when she was born. He came home on October 11th, and we went to visit. This was Ava's first trip out of the house that was not a doctor's visit.
Juan brought with him gifts for Ava that he had purchased and that family had made for her. He brought two shirts, earrings (from his sister Celia), and a bracelet that was engraved with her name. He had also brought a handmade sweater, hat, and booties, that were knit for her by Estella's sister-in-law, Marina, and a handmade blouse from Estella's sister-in-law, Margarita.
Ava with her abuelos Juan Carlos and Estella

"This little piggy..."

Ava found a new friend in her thumb. Although she isn't too fussy anyway, she definately uses it to soothe herself. We weren't too excited when she started thumbsucking, but her Dad sucked his thumb--so it is in her blood. Plus, she is really cute when she does it.
"Xanadu!"
"Nothing says relaxation like a chubby, slobbery thumb."

Ava meets the rest of her much extended family.

Ava and Aunt Shana
Ava and Aunt Rachel
Ava and Aunt Donna
Ava and Aunt Ami
Ava and Aunt Abi

More introductions...

Ava and Alexis
Ava and Uncle David (David's Image used with permission)
Ava Giselle and Uncle Ben
Ava and her little Aunties

I was excited to get a picture like this. Madison was really excited to hold the baby, as she called herself an "auntie". Abigail was also very interested in Ava, though she was not allowed to hold her just yet.
Ava and Anita

Introductions all around...

Ava and Uncle Adrian
Ava and her Uncle John
"I have my Daddy's eyes and eyebrows, and my Mommy's nose and mouth." Ava's eyes are big and round. We are hoping that they will either be blue or green.
Ava with Aunt Autumn.
Caden was very happy to meet his little cousin Ava.