Fun with Finger Paint

 It's been pretty hot out (we're talking Virginia heat) and Ava is not a fan of it.  If she isn't in the pool she has no interest in being outside.  We went to Michael's the other day and stocked up on some craft supplies.  She loves to color and finger paint.  This was Ava's first time finger painting. 

 We started off with Crayola ColorWonder fingerpaint.

Her finished project :)  Pretty good, right?!

Little Monkey

 Ava is climbing everything lately!  The other day I caught her climbing on top of her horse.  Check out her balance!  I found an advertisement for a gymnastics class for 18 month olds.  We'll be signing up very soon!  I think she's going to enjoy it :)

 She climbed up and just stood there for a while.  Crazy kiddo :)

Checking out the view

It's here...finally!

Ava's Grandma and Papa ordered her a chair for her first birthday and it's finally here!  That was some backorder!  My parents brought Ava's chair over last week and she absolutely loves it.  I think her favorite part is that fact that her name is on it.  She points to each letter and waits for you to say the letter name then claps afterward.

She loves that she can get in and out of it all by herself.  Thank you Grandmama and Papa!

Water Baby

Ava has recently decided that bathing suits are for playing and clothes are for swimming in.  Any time she has her bathing suit on she stays as far away from her pool as possible, but the minute we go outside to play in the yard or on the deck she instantly goes to the pool! 

Trying to fill her Daddy's shoes

Ava loves trying on shoes right now.  As soon as she was finished splashing around she went directly to her Daddy's sandals.  I think it will be awhile before she fits into them!

4th of July Weekend



Swimming with Daddy and Grandma Linda



Happy 4th of July! 

We had a very busy (but fun!) weekend!  On Saturday, Grandma Linda, Opa, Great Grandma Louie and Ozzie came for dinner.  It was a beautiful day!

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On Sunday, we met my parents at Godfrey's Pond for the Van Scoy's annual picnic.  Ava had a wonderful time!

Visiting the birds



walking with Grandma




hanging out with Papa





Ava and her Daddy



Grandma and Papa even participated in the water balloon toss!



checking out the festival



We hung around the house during the day on Monday, then went to check out the Chili Chil-E-Fest and the parade.  We stayed for about half of the parade and then came home for dinner.  I think Ava was happy to spend time playing at home.



waiting for the parade to start



touring the parade route




having fun in her house


 

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Such a happy little girl!