Stories from the Big Sky Country

We had a fabulous trip to Montana to see friends and family and to continue the "Ava Parade". Ava did remarkably well with traveling and meeting all sorts of new people. We had a great time attending family parties, my cousin's wedding, and Ava's baptism. Ava also experienced her first forest fire which was located just outside of Helena. Although thousands of acres burned and 4 houses were lost, we are thankful that no one was hurt. I think I'll let the photos do the rest of the talking...

Good Morning Smiles!

Oh so pretty in her fancy dress.

Hanging out with GGMa

Ava and her godmother Jen

Three generations-Nana, GGMa, and Ava

Ava's baptism

Receiving chrism on her head

A blessing for Ava

Ava and Grandparents at the baptism

Ava and one set of godparents- Jen and Gus...We missed her other godparents Steve and Amanda!

Happy little family

Bath time! Ava loves all of it from splashing in the water to being wrapped up like a "burrito baby"

Ava reading her favorite book. I love how she holds onto it!

Ava practicing some tummy time at Mother Baby hour.

We love you so much Ava!

Our good friend Lil

Waiting at the airport to go to Montana

Cuddling with GGMa

Yummy hand

Ava is one cool little girl in her shades

  

Hanging out with Grandpa Kerry in the back yard

Check out the flowers...

Oh so interesting!

More flowers to check out

Auntie Steph is sure good at relaxing me

Hanging out with Grandma Ivy

Ava meets her cousin Juniper for the first time

Ava and great-grandma carol

Ava has many funny little faces. I often thing she looks like Cindy Lou Who from How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Sitting up so big and tall!

Enjoying some tummy time