Fun in Horseshoe Bay

Lots and lots of kisses

We went to Horseshoe Bay this month to visit KK and Aaron. Adam and Aaron played lots of golf while Ava and I spent time with KK. I quickly learned that all of Horseshoe Bay knew of the newest addition to the Lowe family and were very glad to finally meet her in person. KK is a very proud grandma.....I had to use the "G" word at least once.

Ava is 6 months now and while she is a tiny little thing (weighing in just over 13lbs), she is full of energy. I have learned that an unwatched Ava is a recipe for trouble. I won't go into any more detail but can only imagine what will happen when she starts crawling. She is starting to lift up on her front arms so it will not be long.

But in the mean time, she has figured out how to get anything and everything her little heart desires. She will just roll over there and pick it up her own self.

Drama Queen

Well, I received the cutest outfit in the mail today. Mom, you really outdid yourself with this one. Thank you for the snazzy new duds - they are just unreal. If Ava wasn't the center of attention before, this will definitely put her in the running for the Queen Bee!

I just had to capture Adam's face as he and Ava opened up this outfit. The timer cut off at the end but I am sure you can imagine his reaction!!! Priceless......

Happy Easter!!!

I just love Easter, the weather is beautiful, flowers are blooming and everyone has a reason to dress up (my favorite thing to do). This year we were very blessed, Adam and I woke up to the sound of rain (always a good sound); walked into our daughter's room where she woke with a smile; and as we got dressed and headed to church, the rain stopped and the sun came out - making it a perfect day to spend the afternoon at the golf course.

We went to sunrise service this morning and then had a lovely breakfast at church. Well everyone else had a great breakfast, Ava decided she needed to help me eat mine and flipped my eggs on the table and my orange juice went in the jelly. Oh well, orange juice and strawberry jelly were a good combination and I didn't need anymore eggs.

Ava will be 5 months this week and is so much fun. She talks all of the time (just like mom) and can never sit still (just like dad); I know we have our hands full but I look forward to everyday with her.

Easter will most certainly be fun for the next 10 years (don't they get tired of hunting eggs by then). I will spend weeks searching for the perfect Easter dress which will look "prefect" for about 10 minutes.

Happy Easter to everyone, we love you.

Ava went for her 4 month appointment on March 16th and the doctor told us something we are pretty sure we will never hear again....she is above average height. Above average by 10%.

So Miss Ava at 4 months is:

12 lbs 10 oz (35%)

24.5 inches (60%)

It's already been 4 months!!!!

We are getting used to eachother

Tech vs. OU (BOOOOOO)

Ava, 1.5 weeks

Merry Christmas Ava, just about 2 months

My favorite part of the day...Ava 3 months

Baby Blue, Ava 4 months

I wish I could have started this 4 months ago so that I could have done a better job of logging my Little Princess. I cannot believe that I have been a mom for 4 months - what the heck am I doing - seems to be my everyday statement. I am blessed with the best baby on the planet and through her have grown so much. We go tomorrow to the doctor for our 4 month checkup and will begin a diet that consists of more than just milk. MY BABY IS NOT OLD ENOUGH FOR THAT? I wish I could just stop time or make the nighttimes and weekends last forever.

Here are some fun memories of the last 4 months......

• At 1 week we were just getting to know eachother
• At 1 month we were adapting to a 3 hour schedule (which we now stick to 100% and no matter what is going on will not adjust this schedule - after all Miss Ava comes first right :). )
• At 2 months we were celebrating Christmas and New Years with family, seeing mom off to work while spending time with our new friends at daycare, bidding Dad a fond adue as tax season began, and we were sleeping through the night. CHEERS to Happiest Baby on the Block (the best book ever)!!!!
• At 3 months we learned that we had a voice and we know how to use it. Ava can carry on a 5 minute conversation with anyone that wants to listen and most recently will throw a few "rasberries" into the conversation. We have also begun using our legs to roll over, hold our head up to see all that is going on, and our hands are a source of entertainment and frustration.
• At 4 months, we can only imagine what is in store but one thing we do know is that Ava only has 8 more months of being the only grandchild. We can't wait for her to have tons of cousins!!!!

Ava Goes to Washington

Remember boys....

I love hugs

A surprise for Daddy

Look at all of my luggage!

The Amazing Glen Gary and Adam's $100 Bill

Bundled for the trip

I had to travel to Washington DC for my annual meeting (which was wonderful this year) and since Ava and I are still attached at the.....well no need to continue. Anyways, Adam and Ava joined me for the trip. It was a first time to DC for both of them and while their first objective was not to meet the President, they did have some fun adventures as I set in meetings all day.

We flew into Baltimore, because I am el cheapo, and decided to take a bus to the train and then the train to the depot and then walk what felt like 10 miles to the hotel in the freezing cold with 3 suitcases, 2 carry ons, a stroller, carseat, oh and Ava. It took us almost 4 hours to get from the airport to the hotel thus I only enjoyed one museum.

The next day Adam and Ava spent time in the Air and Space Museum and the Natural History Museum. I asked them to take tons of pictures and Adam took some but they were of Ava in her carseat, and Ava in her carseat, and Ava in her carseat. Well, I guess there was one of Ava on her changing pad just so Adam could remind me that YES he even changed diapers. And the only other picture Adam took was for Ava's future suitors, the Hope Diamond is the only diamond that would be suitable for his little girl. Ava is his little princess.

So as I am calling Adam to meet him at the Mall for some sightseeing he and Ava are arriving back at the hotel from a 1.5 hour trip on the train. Evidently the train Adam was on met head on (literally) with one of the hundreds of crazy people in DC. Needless to say the train was stopped and all passengers had to find a new route to their destination and my trip downtown was not going to happen. So instead we went to see The Amazing Glenn Gary. A parlor magician that proved to be another one of "Ashley's Adventures." The next day, Ava and Adam spent most of their time in the ESPN zone enjoying 14 tv's of greatness.

Ava was a trooper throughout the entire trip. We were thinking back and she cried a total of 30 minutes in 4 days. We are so lucky!!!!!

The Little Diva

Well, Ava has figured out that soft, silky things are her cup of tea. She loves momma's scarfs that she wears and could carry them with her at all times. This is my little Princess in all her glory.