Ava Makes A Point

Last night as we were getting "jammies" on for bed, I told Ava we needed to go potty first. She looked at me and in true Ava fashion said "mom, you go potty before you go to bed...I don't."
Okay then. She never did end up going, but she still wears a diaper/pull up at bedtime so whatever...choose your battles right?

Making up for lost time...

I'm really not into the whole blogging thing yet. I want to be...but I'm not. Although it just isn't fair to the rest of you if I keep the cuteness that is Ava all to myself. :) Here is a look at what we've been up to over the last several weeks.

I know I'm bias, but I think she's a natural. :) (Did you notice Lily(Terpstra)? :0 Oh sweet Lily, you make me laugh till my belly hurts - love you little girl.)

Some of Ava's favorite things:

"nite lite" aka: Light Bright

singing and dancing

bossing Charley (the cat) around and disciplining him when he doesn't "listen and obey" (I wonder where she got that phrase?)

Curious George

Phrase: "even as we speak"...not necessarily used in the correct context.

negotiating EVERYTHING! She did not get this from me and I end up stumped on a regular basis.

Telling people about her angel kiss (the sweet birthmark between her eyes), and how God gave it to her.

Talking

Talking

Talking...did I mention she LOVES to talk?

"Yiddy" and "Pahhker" (Lily & Parker)

Giving me a run down of how our day is going to unfold. Starting with "noodles" for breakfast and a trip to the park, yes, even in the sleet and rain.

"the drum song" aka: Walk The Line (see video)

There are so many more things, but I'll save some for another time and just let you see some pics.

All the kids on a Wednesday night at our house (minus Payton) They ALL go to bed here so the mamas can have some girl time. From left to right: Cole Meiste, Griffin Leeuw, Parker Leeuw, Sophia Terpstra, Lily Terpstra, Ava Wickstra, Nicholas Becksvoort, Benjamin Becksvoort