February Wrap-Up

Things have been quiet around the Hutchison house but church softball and Ava's soccer will start in a few weeks so we should enjoy the down time.  Jeff started school the end of last month so he has been busy with work, classes and family time but he's doing really well and I think we've found our groove in managing our time.  We are ridiculously proud of this guy!

I thought I would wrap up February today with pics from the last few weeks. 

January ended with this princess turning 2! 

We celebrated with a Bubble Guppies party....

And some exciting news!

We also had a surprise visit from Shelly and baby Nolan!

Keegan was convinced that Nolan's car seat belonged to him.

February photos....

Before dance class

Her recital is coming up in just 3 months!

The kids with my first Valentine gift from Jeff 10 years ago. It was love at first sight.

Ava always has a homework partner

Story time

Keegan's first bike ride Sunday afternoon

A stop for hopscotch at our neighborhood's elementary school

I can't believe Ava will be in school here in 6 months!

And lastly, two of my favorite pics from a few weeks ago.  They make my heart happy!

90 Years Old

On Saturday we celebrated my Grandaddy's 90th birthday with family in East Texas!  His girls threw a great birthday party for him and it was such a special day. 

I think he asked me at least a handful of times, "Did you know I'm 90 years old today!?  I love that he knew why we were celebrating.  He was excited to have so many there.  He and Grandmama will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary in June.

We had cake, ice cream, lots of laughs and even a few tears.  Then we all headed out for his birthday dinner that evening.   

 Ava and I made his favorite cookies for him on Friday and she was excited to give them to him.  She was so afraid we were going to forget them.  She must have asked me a thousand times to 'not forget the cookies.'

I am so thankful that Ava will have memories and even a few stories about Grandmama and Grandaddy and her time with them.  She and Presley had so much fun playing with their cousins all day....

 Poor Keegan was not feeling great but I put him in one of my favorite shirts that morning and he started patting his chest and saying "Jesus, Jesus."  It took me a minute but once I realized he thought I was dressing him for church I couldn't stop laughing.  Guess I've been a little guilty of sweat pants and t-shirts this winter with the exception of church!  Still cracks me up as I type it.

 It was a very memorable day and we are so glad we could be a part of it.

Happy Birthday Grandaddy! We love you, we are thankful for you and as we've always sung at the end of every birthday song......And many more!

4.5

Our sweet Ava is getting closer to five years old!  Today she is four and a half and as entertaining as ever.  So much passion and sweetness is bundled up in this girl and she holds our hearts in her little hands. 

Her personality continues to come alive every month.  She is so witty and so silly!  Our days together are fun but she can wear me out.  She loves to be on the go.  Every night she asks me what we are doing the next morning and every morning she asks what we will be doing that night.  She always groans at "just playing and having dinner."  She would take a trip somewhere.....anywhere every night. 

 She is still loving school and she loves to dance.  She loves to play barbies and have Mommy read her books.  She started sounding out words a couple of months ago so we've been reading a lot of beginner-reader books.  She's growing up so fast!  Here's a list of some of Ava's favorites:

Favorite Places- The Library & The Mall

Favorite Book-  All Curious George (It's the first aisle she runs to at the library)

Favorite Food- Chicken Tacos (She would eat them every. single. night.)

Favorite Color- Green (Like Mommy)

Favorite Hobby- Painting & Dancing

Favorite Play - Barbies & Princesses

Favorite Movie- Tangled

She is such a protective and loving big sister and Keegan loves her so much.  They are growing closer every day.

Sweet Ava, I can't believe you will be 5 years old in six months!  You amaze us every day with the things you do and say.  We cherish every day we have with you sweet girl and we love you so very much!