Her Little Face Shines

At nearly seven weeks old, Ava has become a character. Her facial expressions change almost constantly as she smiles and moves her little eyebrows in all sorts of different postions. Her little eyelashes get longer everyday, and her eyes get darker--we think they will probably be brown, but are still holding out for hazel. Who knows. She is weighing between 10-11 lbs. now but we won't know for sure for about another week and a half when we go the the pediatrician. All we know for certain is that she hasn't been wearing the newborn size of clothes for two weeks, and she is ready for the next size up in diapers.

We haven't totally figured Ava out yet--she is either gassy, which makes her fussy, or she needs to be entertained, and she fusses when she gets bored. My family thinks it is the latter of the two, which would make her like her daddy in that respect--an active little lady.

Ava smiling at her mommy.
Daddy likes to tell Ava that he found his little peanut in an oversized peanut-shell in a peanut-patch.
Ava is very content laying on her mommy--especially after her mommy just got done feeding her.

Halloween

On Halloween, we took Ava to downtown Huntington Beach (Main Street) for the annual halloween street celebration. We met up with Giselle's brother Adrian, sister-in-law, Autumn, and our nephew, Caden, as well as, Giselle's best-friends Donna and Ami, Ami's husband, Pete, and son, Logan. Main Street was loaded with families and kids dressed up for halloween and trick-or-treating at the shops, bars, and restaurants. There were also fireman, police officers, and lifeguards, with their vehicles, handing out candy to the kids. When Giselle had told me that we were going downtown for Halloween, I had figured we would be spending our night dodging the drunk bar patrons that frequent the 15+ bars that dot the 1/4-mile stretch. I was relieved to see a large crowd of families, inflatable slides and activities, and the presence of our local police and fire departments.

The Miss Lady asleep in her carrier as we head out for the evening.
Giselle stops for a picture with the sleeping little peanut.
Adrian, Autumn and Caden Leroux.

Caden was dressed up like a dragonfly for halloween.
Obviously Superman's only weakness isn't kryptonite--it is also "binky"!

Logan and his Superman costume on Halloween.

...and the smelly dog.

Mommy and Ava laying in bed.
The Mr. Bugs demands his affirmation.
Daddy and his peanut. Ava is getting bigger (naturally). She is approximately 10lbs right now and alot of her little "sleep sacks" aren't long enough to fit her anymore.
"Daddy having fun.

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."