A baby gone to sleep.

Ava looks content and secure.

Sleep little baby.

More fun in-store for tomorrow.

Ava enjoys the great outdoors.

Being outside is fun.

Ava finally gets to meet her Great Aunt Cheryl.

Ava visits with her Nan and her Great Aunt. Great Aunt Cheryl has been watching Ava grow via this blog and finally gets to meet Ava in person.

Ava visits with her Mommy's friend, Liz. Ava is 41 weeks old today.

Ava loves to visit with friends.

Ava is progressing towards walking.

It's just a matter of time before she gets her balance all figured out and takes that first step.

Nap time.

Ava and her Mommy take an afternoon nap.

Big smile for the camera.

Ava shows us her teeth!

Ava's Mommy lost her camera . . .

We are relying on phone photos until Ava's Mommy finds her camera.

Ava is still very sweet - even on phone photos.

Ava is all smiles.

Holding her own spoon, Ava looks like she is excited to give it a try.

At the doctor's office.

Ava tries to figure out this weird toy.

Perfection. Ava is 40 weeks old today!

Ava is just a perfect little baby girl.

Here she treats herself to lunch.

A future drummer, maybe?? !!

Ava discovers banging things together will make noise

Posing for a photo.

Ava seems to be very used to having her picture taken.

Hanging out with Henry Lee

Ava and Henry Lee go for a stroll on the beach. They are great friends.

Standing Tall.

Ava holds her Mommy's hand while she stands straight and tall.

Ava takes a ride in the laundry basket!

Ava looks like she is on a joy ride here.

Ava likes shoes! Mommy and Daddy are in trouble . . .the love of shoes seems to run in the family.

Somebody stopped Ava's Mommy and said that they thought she was pushing a doll around!

Ava is 9 months old today! She is also 39 weeks old today.

Ava is fitting into 9 month jammies!

That is the first time she fit in the right size; she is usually at least a month behind.

She's catching up!

Ava in the park with her friend Jeremy.

Ava gets everyone out enjoying themselves.

Playing with bocce balls at the park. Ava weighs 16 lbs 3 ozs today!

Ava likes balls like her Grandmommy does.

Grandmommy has some like this.