Parting is such sweet sorrow...

I am waxing on the passing of Gia's babyhood. Her 1st birthday is next week. I remember balling my eyes out when Ava turned one. Some wise friends told me that each year will bring more amazing memories and milestones and while I have learned that this is the case, and have witnessed it as Ava has grown into an independent preschooler, it doesn't make it any easier this time around. In fact, I think it's tougher because I have such an appreciation for how quickly these years fly by. I can honestly say I have savored every moment of this year. Most people that see me with her everyday are surprised to see her detached and walking all by herself. I never set her down until now, I was holding her as long as I could.

Ava's First Field Trip

Ok, so I may never catch up on the old posts I promised, but here is something recent.

Friday was Ava's first preschool field trip to a local pumpkin farm.

She enjoyed hanging out with her new BFF Catherine and held hands with a boy named Alex.

It was a gorgeous fall day. The pictures came out so nicely. I am excited to be able to experience all of these things all over again as an adult!

A whole month...

has slipped through my fingers without a single post...
I have no excuse...but we have been plenty busy with milestones.
Ava began preschool, Gia began walking, Gia sprouted teeth. I went to Las Vegas with my sisters and mom...w/o kids....or the hubby...Tony stayed with the girls! (what a guy!) I have photos of most of these that I will post soon.
Plus we have the girls birthdays next month, so I am busy planning the festivities.
Anyway, I will try to be better at this.

She's on her way

Gia is standing unassisted now, she is thinking about taking steps, instead she just throws herself your way! It won't be long before she is walking.

Prayers

We have recently started nightly prayers with Ava. I couldn't have imagined how much this routine would add to my spiritual life. It is so cool to hear her thank God for the littlest things that I don't even notice or take for granted...and as is often the case with Ava there is no shortage of humorous moments. Here is a quote from last nights prayer.


"In the name of the father and...what's his name again? pause ...Dear Lord...Thank you for everything in the world and all of my bee-utiful dresses. How did you make it all??? you are really fabulous!
Amen"

Lambs Farm

On August 3rd we met up withour friends at the Lambs Farm in Libertyville. Hailey and Ava are both October 2003 babies. Her mom and I became friends on a Expecting in October web board back in 2003.

Since they live in Wisconsin, Libertyville is a nice meeting point. They girls pick up where they left off every time. The adorable little guy is Hunter, Haileys little brother who is almost 2 and as tall as Ava!

Hair!

Gia is getting a hair-do! It doesn't hurt that it is in the 90's and humid as can be, nevertheless, she is sporting a cute new do. It looks like she will have the curls that Ava used to have.