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.

Is That a Smile?

Stretching out on Aunt Cheryl's nice long legs, Ava looks very pleased.

Love Grows.

Ava loves her Aunt Cheryl and her Aunt Cheryl loves Ava.

Ava is still very tiny next to her Daddy.

She is very alert even though she is still not very big.

An Evening Walk on the Beach

Walking in the cool evening on the beach with her Mommy, her Aunt Cheryl, and her puppy dog.

Ava visits her Great Poppy with Aunt Cheryl

She is bigger than she was in other pictures with Great Poppy.

Nuzzling with her Mommy.

Ava loves being with her Mommy. Ava is Six weeks old today.

Content in her Poppy's arms.

Sleeping in Daddy's arms.

Sleepy little Ava in her Daddy's arms.

Weighing in at 7 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs.

Our tiny Ava is still little at under 8 lbs., but she is definately growing

and she is very strong for such a little girl. She is thriving and so much fun.

Meeting Aunt Cheryl for the first time.

What fun.

She makes everyone smile.

Everyone enjoys being around Ava. Her Pittsburg Penguins hockey sweater is a tad small.

She is starting to look around.

Here in her Mommy's arms, Ava is taking in what's going on around her. Notice the sockies on her hands - her Mommy puts them on when her tiny hands feel cold.