Ava's 3rd Birthday Party

We all woke up early the day of Ava's party because we had a lot to do. Pete picked up a tent from his parents house, and then we went to my parents house to set everything up. My mom rented some table and chairs so we had to set them up, and put some more decorations everywhere. I felt like it was taking forever. Maybe because I was stuffing my face the whole time, or because at 10 in the morning it was already 77 degrees. I couldn't have asked for better weather, we really lucked out. I'm not really sure what theme the party was. At first Ava called it a rodeo, but we didn't have any horses. She just wanted to wear her pink cowgirl boots. That's all she cared about lol. As soon as the party started, the petting zoo arrived! This was a must for the little girl who loves animals, and she had a blast! 

All the kids running over

the softest bunny ever

ava picking up the 2 week old baby sheep, Blackberry

Ava picking up the pig

Ash spending time with Sprinkles the pig

Mya loved her too

And Kellie lol

Pete bonded with the little goat

The amazing cupcakes Nona made! They looked great and tasted even better!

Blowing out her candles!

family over here

family over there 

Dewey playing ball with Jojo

The kids in the Jumper. Sad to say this will be it's final year lol. It has a million holes in it now lol 

When everyone left daddy got some one on one time with the Birthday girl!

Thanks so much to everyone who came, you all helped make her special day more magical! On the 20th we had her 3 year appointment and she's doing great! She is 3'3'' and off the charts for height and 34lbs and 50% for weight. Tall and skinny. Wish that was my body type lol. They also did a IQ test and she passed with flying colors. The dr had Ava draw whatever she drew and made her tell her 2 stories! She did great I was very proud! Before we left Ava got really cocky and even performed 2 songs!

My baby is 3!!

On April 17th,  the parents of the little 3 year old woke up ready to celebrate our little girl. Of course this would be the day that she would sleep in longer that usual. At around 9, she woke up!! She came downstairs to balloons and presents and was so excited. We asked her how old she was and of course she said "2" lol but after asking 3 times she finally got it right. We all ate some yummy funfetti pancakes..well I had ginger ale and saltines lol, then we headed to Pt Pleasant for the Aquarium. The whole way down she played DJ and told us what song she wanted to hear on the radio. Thank goodness she has my taste in music. By the time we got there we saw 2 school buses so we knew it would be a little packed,  but we headed in anyway.

opening up some new pajamas 

penguins, my favorite!

daddy really liked the snake

It was a beautiful day outside so we got to walk on the beach

walking on the beach with my kiddo

Kohrs was open that day, and Pete was very excited to get his mint chocolate chip ice cream

Ava with her sugar rush

say cheese!!

touching the sting rays

Of course Ava fell down and scraped her face the day before her party

Her first night as a 3 year old!

Sunday Funday

Last sunday we wanted to spend time as a family and go out and do something. I suggested we should go for a walk in Johnson Park. I promise I will never go there to walk with Pete again lol. I guess when I suggested a walk, he thought we were going to move the speed of a snail, but I was literally walking so slow I thought I would lose my balance. So I started walking faster, and get this, Pete couldn't keep up. I WAS WALKING. He says its because he was wearing the wrong sneakers, but next time he can run when me and Ava go walk. After the walk we fed some of the animals with some of the veggies and bread we got from Mary.

feeding the goat and horse

really liked the goat! 

After we dropped off the super tired Pete, we headed to Petsmart to pick up Benji because he had just got groomed. 

This one lizard would open his mouth whenever Ava came by. She said he wanted to eat her

Ben was being weird and would only stand on Ava's carseat. SHE LOVED IT lol

When we got home, this is how we found Pete. You would think we didn't own furniture lol. Ava was happy to join him though!

Happy 3rd Birthday Jojo

The fact that he just turned 3 means that my own baby will be 3 just 5 days later. That really blows my mind. I remember when I first held him and I was so scared because he was so tiny. Now he's a baseball and soccer loving little boy. He's so funny when you talk to him because he's so animated but it's adorable. The day before his actual birthday we all headed over to celebrate. It was a baseball themed party and it was perfect for him.

Mary made the perfect cake and cupcakes, and they were very yummy

happy birthday cutie!

Had to end it with Pete's ballet move!

Happy 6th Birthday Mya!!

WOW, can't believe this kid is 6! I still remember the first time I met her. She was wearing a red sweatshirt that I believe said "lil bea" lol. Now she's having full and fun conversations with me. I literally enjoy talking to her, she's hilarious. I'm noticing more and more how grown she is with how she acts around Ava. The other day Ava was doing something nuts (like always) and Mya goes "get down you'll hurt yourself". And Ava actually listened. I'm not sure what Mya will be when she gets older but whatever it is, she will demand attention. She loves all eyes on her and gives the best performances, whether dancing, singing, or going into a split at any given second! Can't wait to see who she becomes!

before we went to the party someone was eating her new favorite, Matzos 

see, this kid loves attention! I love it!

All of her cousins love her

Of course Ava and Ash dressed up lol

opening gifts

The aftermath lol. Sorry I couldn't help clean Liz

Before her actual birthday we headed to a swim party for Mya. I didn't get too many pictures because Ava was trying to do everything BUT get in the water. 

Pete supervising our kid who just ran up and down the stairs

He got her in. You couldn't even hear her screams because there were so many kids lol

after she fell and started bleeding, she came to the side to help Nona feed a baby.

Singing to the birthday girl

The boo boo that got her out of the pool lol

Happy Easter!

Literally for the past 3 months. I've been trying to prepare Ava for the Easter bunny. I know how she is with meeting characters, and she's normally not good. She won't even talk to a big elmo from sesame street. I told her that if she didn't sit on the bunny's lap he wouldn't drop her off an Easter basket. On the way to the mall, while me and  Pete were talking her through it we were convinced that it was going to end up being a great picture. Soon as she spotted him she waved to him, he waved back so we were solid. Luckily before us the perfect child went up to sit on his lap. This girl was hugging him and kissing him. We were hoping Ava would do the same. When it was our turn Ava grabbed on to my hand for dear life and walked up to the bunny. Before she sat on his lap she looked right at me and said "mommy I'll sit on his lap but I'm not going to smile, but don't worry he will still come over my house". Me and Pete were stunned...

But at least her outfit was cute!

When Easter morning came, she ran downstairs in search for her basket. Peter of course hid it in a place where I wouldn't even have found it, so we had to help. She was so excited to see all the goodies.  When she got to the bottom of the basket she said "Santa thank you". Wrong holiday kiddo. After she was done I had to force her to eat breakfast because I refuse to just let her eat junk all day.   

so happy. but half asleep

When we were finished at home we went to my parent's house so Ava could see them and get basket number 2. Oh and so Pete could get my mother's potato salad lol. 

going through her basket. her favorite thing was the jump rope!

As soon as we took of her green jacket she decided it was time for a photo shoot so everyone could see her bunny sweater dress. Whatever you want kiddo

Big smile

the signature pose is back!

When we were done with Grandpa and Gonna (grandma) we headed to Nona and Dewey's house for lunch/dinner. We were the first ones there because that's how Pete rolls lol. As soon as Ava walked in Nona was there to greet her with a basket. 

she loved everything in there. her favorite this time was a beautiful summer dress

A book for the kid still cooking in my tummy!

I'm ashamed at all the sweets I ate that day.  Everything was delicious!