Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Happy Birthday Ava!

      

Pure sweetness....four days old.

Today my sweet Ava turns four!  I'll never forget the first time I saw her...and the pure joy I felt. She was just as beautiful as her two big brothers, and this time I got to take advantage of all that hair!  I remember our first few weeks home I kept referring to her as "bud" or "bubby", because I was just so use to talking to my boys. It took me a while, but I finally replaced it with "sweetie" or "princess".




Ava at her 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
birthday party.
      



I'm in awe at her imagination, wit, and independence.  She loves to dance, sing, draw, and help me bake, but is always willing to play ninja turtles or tag with her brothers. She's eager to pray when prayer is needed, and is constantly making up sweet little songs about Jesus. She can aggravate her brothers to no end, but still has them both wrapped around her little finger. She loves to sleep in, but refuses naps. She can be stubborn, especially when she's tired. She insist on helping Jeremy and me with whatever we're doing, rather it's mopping the floor or changing a flat tire. She's a quick learner, and very determined.  She can be in a room for five minutes and it looks like a tornado's hit. She's by far, messier than her two brothers combined.  Her favorite color is pink, but she's not afraid of bugs or dirt! She's our one-of-a-kind sweet girl, and I'm so excited to make today extra special for her. I love you Ava Grace, Happy Birthday!