Ava is 1

My sweet little Avacita is one year old.  We went to Utah to celebrate her birthday with her and she learned how to walk while we were there!  I was so happy.  She is adorable.  I love her to pieces.  We stayed for a couple of days and just played with her and gabbed with Tanner and Alana and had the best time.  I love that little family so much.  They are doing everything right and they make me so proud.  I can't wait until they live closer to us so we can play with them all the time.  Happy Birthday, Ava!

My Baby Girl

My baby, who just happens to be a girl, graduated from middle school this week.  I can't believe it.  When did she get old enough to do that?  She was so beautiful with her curls and mascara (gasp!).  She actually has eyelashes!  Who knew?  She won the American Legion Award which is the highest award given to an 8th grader and she was the only one in her class who got it.  It's for the all-around outstanding kid in the class.  She is so quiet I don't know how the teachers even thought of her to nominate and vote for her.  We were totally surprised and excited when Hunter won it 3 years ago but to have our quiet, shy little Vannie win it was unbelievable.  Of course WE know she's the greatest kid on earth but we had no idea everyone else felt that way too.  The minute she graduated she grew up.  She decided she wanted a more mature hairstyle and she might even wear mascara again.  So I have included the before and the after of her beautiful hair.  I love it but she's still trying to get used to it as it has been ridiculously long her entire life.  I love having a daughter.  We share clothes and shoes and I am having a blast watching her grow up.  She might even have a little crush going on (hee hee).  I love her to pieces.  Vannie, thanks for being such a great kid.