Happy First Birthday Ava Noelle!!

I am so thankful for this little lady.  A year ago today, I was able to accomplish a big goal in having a successful natural vbac.  It was a quick and amazing. The entire room including Rick, Lara and our Doula Corie, as well as a team of nurses and our midwife all rejoiced as she came out with wide eyes and a full head of hair.  There were definitely tears and lots of adrenalin.

Ava has added so much life to our little family.  She attracts a lot of looks from her pretty blue eyes but just because you may oh and ah, doesn't mean she will offer up a smile.  She wants to rule her world and has some serious perseverance and spirit.  I'm so excited to see these traits be harnessed into amazing things when she is older but obviously has caused some tough moments this first year of life.

As tough as she can be, she is also loves to communicate and be around people.  She gets so excited when she sees her brother and daddy each day.  She is a monkey and loves to climb on anything and everything.  She is very active, fast and generally happy these days.  One of my favorite traits is how loving and affectionate she can be.  She loves to give us hugs and kisses and loves to snuggle with her bunny.

Ava fun facts:
Favorite toy: elephant that blows out balls and car
Favorite activity: climbing and walking
Walking: started week of Christmas
Favorite food: she loves pretty much anything, toast, avocado, berries and eggs may be up there
Words: mama and signs "more" anytime she wants food, also signs milk

Happy Birthday baby girl.  We love you soooo much!