spring has brought me such a nice surprise

Ava popping right before my eyes.

This little girl has been growing fast and discovering the world. she loves to look around and explore when she's in a new place. She's getting very strong and better at holding her head up. She's sleeping much better through the night and is having a more playful, alert day. She's my sweet love and I think I can say that I'm getting the hang of this motherhood thing...

Here is my sweet daughter with one of her namesakes, Ava Butterbaugh. (my daughter's other namesake is my sister, Elizabeth.)

playtime

a quick video of Ava playing.

ALERT the media

our little girl is growing fast and is more and more ALERT!

here are some videos of her playing on her playmat...

Last week:

This week:

one month.

Ava is one month old today.

she had her one month check-up today and she is doing great!

weight: 10 lbs 10 ounces (no more newborn size for her!)

height: 21 inches

here are some fun facts about this precious girl:

• she loves to look at her daddy - she just stares at him with this look of total contentment on her face.
• she makes funny little coos and sighs everytime she has a bottle. it's as if she's saying every time, "this is the most delicious bottle i've ever had!"
• she's very strong. she can lift her head up really well when she's on your chest.
• she likes the car. she likes her car seat.

that's all for now!