Ava's parents teach her new things. She is a good student.

Ava is starting to reach for things.

Playing in the snow with her Mommy and Daddy. Ava is 12 Weeks Old Today!

Ava's family.

It's a Snowstormy Day.

Great day for a big long nap.

And to stay in and play.

Ava in her Jolly Jumper.

Ava likes to march when she is in her jolly jumper.

Jumpy, jumpy, jumpy, jumpy.

Ava weighed 10 lbs. 11.5 ozs. today.

Doing Lunch with Rebecca

Ava joins the girls for lunch.

Look Alikes!

Ava and her Mommy - look alikes?????

Making sure she still fits the mold.

Here is Ava in her "mold" chair.

She might get stuck in that one day!

Mommy's Girl.

Ava and her Mommy play together alot.

Sleeping in Aunt Mandy's Cradle. Ava is 11 weeks old today.

Was Aunt Mandy ever this small?

Mommy and Aunt Cheryl also slept in this cradle when they were babies.

Something to Smile About.

Ava has reached double digits - she weighed 10 lbs. 3 ozs. today.

She will be 11 weeks old tomorrow.

From Swimming to Snow Shoveling

It's been very cold in the part of the world where Ava lives.

She looks warm enough here snoozing in her snowsuit, though.

Ava in the pool with her Poppy.

Ava got to try out her new bathing suit today when she went swimming with her Mommy and her Poppy.

All Dressed up in Mink?

Here in what looks like movie-star mink, Ava takes a break from shopping with Uncle Brad and Aunt Angela. She sure does have sparkling eyes.

Ava meets another Aunt and Uncle for the first time.

Here she is with her Uncle Brad and her Aunt Angela.

Ava has a lot of people in her life to love her.

Best Buddies.

Ava takes a nap very content in her Mommy's arms.

Ava Loves her Aunt Mandy and her Aunt Mandy loves Ava. Ava is 10 weeks old today.

Ava sleeps on the couch with her Aunt Mandy on Aunt Mandy's last night before returning home.

Aunt Mandy Prepares to Go Back Home.

Oh dear, another Aunt going home.

Everybody is sad - the eyes do not lie.

Girl's Night at Home.

Ava, her Mommy and her Aunt Mandy have fun hanging out together.

"Hanging" out at the Mall.

Ava's Mommy carries Ava on her belly in her baby carrier while shopping.

This gives new meaning to the word "uncomfortable."

She looks like she is thinking, "What are they doing to me?"

"I'm just bunched in here like a sleeping bag stuffed in it's sack!"

At the Cafe after a long day shopping with her Mommy and Aunt Mandy. Aunt Mandy looks adoringly at her niece.

They have lattes and have to sit in chairs;

Ava has a pacifier and can lie on the table and nap.

In Aunt Cheryl's Baby Shoes.

Aunt Mandy holds Ava as she models her Aunt Cheryl's baby Shoes.

Bonding with Aunt Mandy.

Aunt Mandy gets to feed Ava from a bottle.

Ava and Nan Williams.

Ava and her Nan exchange love snuggles here.

Ava looks like she feels very secure with her Nan.

After the bath.

Ava seems to be thinking - "Yep - that's just ducky."

Aunt Mandy gives Ava a Bath.

Ava looks like she isn't too sure about this.

How she has grown since the picture of Grandmommy giving her a bath on December 25 - just a little over a month ago.

Poppy and Ava. She is Nine Weeks Old Today.

Ava's Poppy came for a visit.

Ava is certainly looking around more and more.

The learning has begun.

Ava gets to know her Aunt Mandy.

Here is Ava and Aunt Mandy having a pajama party at Ava's house.

Two Months Old Today!!!!!

Ava is growing. She weighed in at 9 lbs. 7.5 ozs today.

Here she is sleeping in her Daddy's arms.

Going, - Going, - Gone.

Ava's swing lulls her asleep. Sleepy little Ava. Swing, Swing, Swing, Swing . . .

Finally - a laugh!

Ava's smile warms the soul.

May you always have something to smile about, Ava.

Snoozing again.

Ava and her mommy and one of her bear friends.

Aerobics, anyone?

Ava looks like she is planning some serious exercise in her little bodysuit.

Ava is 8 weeks old today!

Feeling very cozy in her snowsuit after an outing with her Mommy and Daddy, Ava can't help taking another nap.

Hanging out with Pooh!

Ava looks like she might be considering another nap as she snuggles underneath her Pooh blanket.

Visiting with her stuffed friends in her crib and being held by her Daddy.

Ava is growing into her clothes. She weighed in at 8 lbs. 13 ozs today.

Visiting Nan & Pop

Ava is pretty in pink as she entertains her grandparents. Look at her little pinky finger stuck up - she is such a little lady as she sucks on her other fingers.

Ava feels secure when she knows she is with her Mommy.

Ava is using her Mommy's hand for a pillow.

Snoozing with Dad.

A nice afternoon nap with her Daddy.

Cuddling with Mommy & getting in some last minute loves with Aunt Cheryl.

Ava's Aunt Cheryl is going back to her home later today and time together is precious - they've grown very close.

Getting ready to send Aunt Cheryl home.

Ava hangs out with her Mommy and Aunt Cheryl. Aunt Cheryl has visited for two weeks and this is her last night visiting. She will be back in a few months. Ava is Seven weeks old today.

In the Jungle.

Ava checks out all her "jungle" friends.

8lbs. 8 ozs. Our days of calling Ava "tiny" are soon going to be over as she continues to gain weight.

Good for you Ava - you have done great.