springtime and smiles.

Ava is enjoying springtime.

checkin' out her twin sister in the mirror. :)

proud of her skills.

don't mind the laundry basket in the background.

She's gotten quite possessive... of anything, regardless of if it is hers or not. this is her reaction to me taking away a highlighter. even when she's sad, she's so cute! 

for those of you who think she never frowns... 

After dinner the other night, we finally went up the hill in our neighborhood and did some exploring. We found a great park: Barcelona Park. 

is that your happy cat shirt??

she likes the slide as long as i can help her. :) 

seriously? so happy!!! 

she is SO CLOSE to walking!

this one makes me laugh... she's contemplating the meaning of life. 

she loves to push around her stroller. 

I hope you've been enjoying this beautiful season too!

my girl likes to party all the time.

we have such a fun, happy, playful girl and we have been enjoying every minute with her. every day is like a party! 

Friday night's party involved stretchy pants, pizza, and this:

Sunday afternoon's party was a party at the park: 

tonight's party was full of squeals and giggles and this: 

the happiest place on earth.

a couple of weeks ago, we went to Disneyland with Shaun and Ashley. it was a great trip! we stayed for about 8 hours and enjoyed tons of rides in both parks. i didn't get as many pictures as i had hoped, but i got these cute captures:

pigtail princess.

Shaun, Ashley, Ava and Mickey! 

minnie mouse sweatshirt.

family fun.

Ava's First Birthday

Happy Birthday, Ava!!!

yesterday was her birthday and today we had a big bash for her at the park! We were so nervous that the weather would be foul.... luckily it cooperated! (mostly... it was a bit chilly toward the end)

getting the party started...

cousin emily matched the party with her yellow striped shirt. 

good friends.

shaun and ashley are such a cute couple.

buffet table.

amazing banner courtesy of Brandi McEvoy.

Ava's "smash" cake.

the loot.

Jenna Bell

Happy Allyson

Cousin Kiera loves Ava.

sweet.

happy.

beautiful cupcakes courtesy of Laura Hernandez.

happy birthday to you....

happy birthday, dear Ava

she was so conservative with her smash cake. 

but she still enjoyed it. 

the kazner ladies.

she wanted to put it all in her mouth at once...

YUM.

allyson enjoying her cupcake. :)

missy and baby pauline. 

Emily Kazner

after some afternoon rest, we went out for an after-party at Avila's with EAK. (that is where the mexican flag comes in...)

 

silly, playful girl. 

Ava had a great birthday! Thank you everyone for your help with the party, for coming to the party, and for all the amazing gifts!!! :)