Ava does dance

One morning when I was fixing Ava breakfast she searching Netflix trying to find something to watch. She came across this show called, Angelina Ballerina. I used to read those books all the time as a kid, so I thought it was adorable as a show. While eating she was GLUED to the tv. She normally is walking all around the house, but the show kept her focused. As soon as the credits rolled, she told me she wanted to do ballet. I couldn't believe she had actually asked me that, but I got super excited. Luckily I have a friend I went to school with who teaches a class for 3 and 4 year olds. I texted her on tuesday asking how soon could I get her in. We went in the next day!!!! This morning when Ava woke up she said "can I go to dance now??" She was so excited. She ate a huge breakfast and then we tried to find something for her to wear. I'm surprised we even left the house because she must've tried on about 20 dresses.

this ended up being the winner!! 

She had to wear sneakers to dance class because they also do tap dancing. I refused to buy her any legit ballet stuff until we were sure if she liked it. 

when we pulled up to the building she unbuckled herself and tried to escape the moving car. Good thing for child lock!!

When we walked in we saw Kristen (my friend and her teacher) and we went on a little tour. We got to see some big girls doing gymnastics and the big girls dancing. THEY LOOKED AMAZINGGG! My body hurt just watching what they could do. When the first little girls started coming in Ava got so upset. She kept saying "i have the wrong clothes mommy". I thought we were going to have a breakdown!! I told her, if she likes it we will go get her all the correct stuff. Soon it was time for the girls to all go in the room. Ya know...the big room that none of the parents are allowed in...I just knew Ava was going to freak out!! I stay with her everyday....surely she would miss me...Well when I went in for a hug...I got a high five...and she left me...for a WHOLE hour!

thats ok Ava. I guess I'll be the only one crying today!!

10 minutes before class ended, the parents were allowed in to see what they learned today. They all got lined up on the line, and Miss Kristen went to turn on the cd player...and Ava said I got it...and ran and beat her to hit play. Little miss helpful! 

This is a small class because its summer session. Ava and all the 4 year olds lol

Doing some tap dancing!

Getting stickers at the end of class

I am so proud of my little dancer. She did so great! She followed directions and didn't need her mommy. Went right up to all the kids and introduced herself!  I have no fear that when she starts school, she will be excellent! 

Summer so far!!!

So far this summer has been pretty hot. I'm sure we have had hotter summers but this is my first one pregnant. Totally didn't think that through when we were trying to conceive. Should've tried for a spring baby again lol. Anywho we have been doing everything in our power to stay cool. We use the pool by our house, or the pool at my parents. We even go to the beach some weekends. Ava has been loving it! I have been loving laying down on a bed/couch with the AC blasting. But that's just me.

big smile

pete and the kiddos

she loves apple cider!

Before the sprinklers at my parents house

Ava kept her distance the whole time.  She does not like water spraying her face

bubble gun fun 

The pose is back lol 

The one thing about summer is....the bugs are out!!! Ava if I could have passed you down anything in the world, I promise it wouldn't have been the sensitive skin. All my life I got attacked by bugs pretty much every spring and summer. Bees, mosquitos, if it bites, it probably got me. I have the WORST reactions to all these bites, and it turns out little Ava does too. So far I only got stung by 1 bee, which is crazy because I normally get stung 3 times a year. 

this is my first bee sting this year! This was after my trip to the ER because my Ob/gyn sent me during one of my prenatal check ups. She was concerned because it was hot to the touch and she wanted me on some antibiotics. It swelled up to the size of my hand and the swelling only went down after it was drained...FUN FUN FUN

This is a picture of Ava's knee...after 3 mosquito bites put her out of commission. This was at the end of the day. During the morning it was pretty normal. Ava had to get a cortisone shot to help it out and it was back to normal in 3 days.

Hopefully while little Gabby is cooking in my belly, she's getting some of Pete's hardcore, not sensitive skin lol. 16 weeks left till we meet her!! Can't wait!

her looks are starting to mature so much

well except for here lol

Ashley looking like a professional gymnast. 

This is as graceful as it gets with Ava lol

Ava and her Spiderman...who she calls her boyfriend lol

Fun with the cousins and grandma in the pool

It was so hot this day. I could only stay out there for one hour. 

Always wants her picture taken

Nona and her Grandgirls 

My little princess