Wednesday, August 31, 2011

August

Where in the world did August go?!  We had a pretty busy month!  It started out with a visit from Rhonda, Erin and Riley.  It was so nice to see them!  It seems like immediately after they left, Ava and I wound up getting sick.  Hand, foot and mouth disease is not fun for anyone, especially an almost 17 month old.



Once we were feeling better we had a few playdates.  Meghan and Stella introduced us to Black Creek Park.  Ava had a great time on the playground!  It's a wonderful park.  We also got together with Sarah, Morgan and Mason a couple of times.





Then it was time for the birthday marathon!  In August, we celebrate Tim's (the 20th), my Dad's (the 21st) and Tracy's (the 22nd) birthday.  This year we all went out to dinner on Saturday, went to my brother's house Sunday, and wrapped up the birthday celebrations at the Muckdog's (baseball) game on Monday watching my Dad throw out the first pitch.  Maddie, Morgan and Ava went out to the pitchers mound to get a closer look.




This past week we went to Lazy Lakes for an afternoon to visit Casey's parents.  Ava enjoyed the playground and checked out the pool.  A few days later, Lindsay and Ryan came home for a visit so we headed to Lewiston to see everyone.  Ava has asked to color, paint, or use chalk everyday this month.  Lindsay brought her home an easel, new markers, chalk and a huge roll of paper.  Ava loves it!  Thank you, Linds! :)





Ava and I headed to Batavia one afternoon when Casey had to work late.  Ava went on her first tractor ride and then we went to check out a new playground at one of the local elementary schools.