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Leaping Lizards

scott — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:35:39 +0000

We had some nice fall weather this weekend so Ava and Scott went to the Hulls Gulch area to see if they could catch some lizards (we looked them up and identified them as native Northern Sagebrush Lizards). They are really quick and good at hiding in tiny cracks… deceptively hard to catch. We only caught a few after trying various methods but it made the trip worthwhile.

This one we named “Lightning”

Lightning was content sitting on Ava’s leg for a few minutes in the sun

Ava shows her joy holding the little guy

And finally he had enough and scurried back home.

LOVE

jenn — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:44:35 +0000

The bond between these two is truly remarkable! Annalise adores Ava. Ava is a very kind, loving, and protective big sister. Scott and I are amazed at how quickly their relationship has developed! We had no idea they would be this close at such a young age.

sharing secrets under the umbrella

sharing a snack

relaxing

For about 2 months, Ava would be the one to go into Lise’s room when Annalise awoke from a nap. Ava would climb into Lise’s bed, and they would play for about 20 minutes! If I walked into the room, Annalise would start to cry and want out of her bed, so I just stayed away, letting them have their special time together while listening on the monitor.

We are so blessed to have two wonderful girls! They are our heart’s delight!

PS. I forgot to mention the cutest conversation I had with Ava.

Ava: Annalise has been with us a long time.
Me: I know! doesn’t it seem like we have always had her?
Ava: We have.
Me: she’s only 10 months.
Ava: Yeah but she’s always been in my heart.

so cute! Ava melts my heart.

Wonderful Words

jenn — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:31:02 +0000

We have been getting a kick out of Ava’s BIG words!

“Mommy, stop judging me around!”

Practicing shrugging her shoulders: “this feels unnatural.”

I”m in Ava’s room helping her clean up: “Actually Mommy, I would prefer to clean it myself.”

“Daddy, will you come and play when you are available?”

“Silly Mommy. She didn’t organize my blankets how I like them.”

Playing on the floor with Ava, she looks at my bare feet and says, “Mommy, I saw a commercial for some stuff that is meant to soften heels.”

“When we go to the beach in San Diego, can we play in the water or will we get hypothermia?”

A picture of our sleeping angel: