Fishing, Soccer and Ava

In absolutely no particular order, here are some pictures of me fishing with my father-in-law, Ava (of course!) and me in my super cute soccer outfit... ;)



The beautiful view we have while fishing. We didn't catch anything this time. Dave Perez caught several the next time he went out and brought a large mouth bass home for me to absolutely butcher. I blamed it on the filet knife not being sharp enough...

A typical Ava expression with drool and all! She is the most drooliest baby I know!!

She knows she is too cute!

Finally warm enough to get outside and swim! Her skin is so fair that she wears hats everywhere.

All ready for more torture! It's a lot of fun, but I am sore for several days after.

Her favorite food right now is rice puffs. She grabs a handful and only gets a few actually in her mouth.

She is now standing in her crib. She can't figure out how to get down from it, so she just screams until someone rescues her. She thinks she is pretty cool.

Demanding more food...as if she needs it!

"Well? Where is it?!"

"Fine. I will just eat my hand instead!" Daddy was too busy snapping photos and neglected to feed her the squash.

She dropped her water cup...again. She loves to look over the side at all of the cool things down below!

Visit with the Cousins

I captured the humming bird at the Perez's.  They get so many there and I am quite jealous.

Ava and Heidi learning how to share their toys.

They became very good friends this week. 

Ava laughs at her own jokes...

She just doesn't know about this "sun" thing. 

A typical Ava expression. 

Nana gets to hold both of her granddaughters!  Ava isn't too sure about this...

We were able to go to the lake this week!  Despite the face she is making, Ava did have a good time.

The twin sisters and the kids.

Another of Ava's many faces...

Spitting...her favorite thing!

Mother of Perpetual Help - For Financial Aid

Mother of Perpetual Help - For Financial Aid

Realizing, dear Mother Mary,

that thou art our Perpetual Help not only in spiritual

but likewise in temporal necessities,

we approach thee with submissive and humble hearts,

because we have a child-like confidence in thy power and goodness,

beseeching thee to assist us in our present financial worry.

Owing to untoward circumstances which have arisen in our lives,

we are in dire want, being unable to meet our honest debts.

We are not asking, dearest Mother for wealth,

if possession of it is not in accordance with the holy will of God;

we merely beg for that assistance which will enable us

to satisfy our pressing obligations.

We believe, dear Mother,

that thou art the Queen of heaven and earth,

and, as such,

the instrument and special dispensation of thy Son Jesus Christ;

that thou hast acquired by virtue of thy wonderful dignity,

a sweet jurisdiction over all creation.

We believe that thou art not only rich and bountiful,

but extremely kind and generous to all thy loving children.

We plead with thee then, dear Mother,

to obtain for us the help we so urgently need in our present financial difficulty.

We thank thee, dear Lady and promise to publish far and wide,

the marvels of thy glorious Picture.

Amen

Easter, Hotel, and warm weather!

Daddy and Ava ready for Easter Mass.


At Nana's, bored with the camera.



Ava's new toy lamb that Nana made for her.








Testing my zoom lens. Next, I will test my new gun....





At Templin's hotel. She was a very sick baby, but behaved very well!



Lot's of drool means more teeth coming!



Had to test out the pool...and of course, her new swimsuit.











Sick in bed...



A very weird thunderstorm. We had sunshine, rain, thunder and then a double rainbow.











Ava's new swimming pool. Almost warm enough to actually get in it!



Playing by herself on the blanket from Michael and Bridget.