Your First Birthday
Today's extra special because you turn ONE!
We'll eat cake and ice cream and have lots of fun!
It seems like just yesterday you both were brand new.
Now there are so many things you two can do!
We'll light your first candle and make a big fuss
to make sure that you know how much you are loved by us!
Today's extra special because you turn ONE!
The best part of all is that your lives have just begun!
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY AVA & ELLA!!!
Ava and Ella,
We cannot believe how fast this year has flown by! You have brought us all such laughter, love, and happiness! Every day you make us proud and we are so enjoying watching you grow! You have become so close and it makes us thrilled to know that you two are not only sisters, but the best of friends as well! We are so excited to celebrate your birthday and we are so thankful for you both! We love you to the moon and back! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Ava Nicole
You are such a smart little girl! You listen to everything mommy and daddy tell you and you try so hard to repeat what we say or even answer us! You are trying to talk so much and you use your hands when you talk just like mommy! You can point to the fan when we ask you where it is! You can clap your hands, high five, and even give kisses (although you kiss with your mouth open- we'll have to talk about that later!) You can close your eyes when mommy tells you to and it makes us laugh every time! Your favorite song is "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift and every time it comes on you stop what you are doing and dance! You love Winnie the Pooh, especially the Heffalump movie! You have 4 teeth - 2 on the bottom and 2 on the top! You can climb up the stairs, pull your self up to stand, and cruise around holding onto things. Your favorite foods are muffins, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, grapes, pasta, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, chicken, turkey, and applesauce. You still will not eat peas! You love to put things into containers and take them out...you could do this for a long time! You often keep mommy company in the kitchen while she is cooking and play with the plastic cups. You are such a sweet girl and you give the best hugs! Mommy and Daddy love you so much Ava! xoxoxo
Ella Justine
You are such a smart girl! You love to read and can sit with a book for a long time turning the pages, looking at the pictures, and your absolute favorite - lifting up the flaps in the peek-a-boo books! You know what a bottle, ball, bath, and book are and will go to them if we say the word! You have 5 teeth - 2 on the bottom and 3 on the top! Your favorite foods are bananas, pasta, broccoli, green beans, muffins, blueberries, strawberries, chicken, turkey, sweet potatoes, and applesauce. You do not like when your food gets mixed or when foods have different textures. You can be a little naughty (although Grandma thinks it's cute) and bite when you get mad! If you bonk your head on something you will bang it back and try to bite it!! Silly girl!! You love to dance and listening to any type of music! You have mastered the dinosaur growl (although Daddy says it sounds more like a "walker" from the Walking Dead tv show!) You had your first boo-boo this month and scared mommy so badly! You tried to escape from your car seat head first and bruised your nose and forehead (just in time for pictures of course!!) Luckily, you were ok and it wasn't serious, but mommy still feels terrible about it! :( You have no fear and are the most adventurous little girl! You can climb up the stairs, stand up without holding on, and cruise around holding onto things. You love animals, but you get the most excited when you see a dog! You love to give mommy, daddy, and Ava kisses, but they are the wettest kisses ever!! We all love them!! Mommy and Daddy love you so much Ella! xoxoxo
We wanted to capture some memories from this amazing year, so we had mommy's friend Britt (who also did mommy's maternity pictures) take some pictures of you at North Cary Park.
Ava did NOT want to sit in the rocking chair!!
You both love your daily walks!
Happy girls!!
Playful girls!
Ella's first boo-boo! :(
Birthday present from Granny and PawPaw!!! So cool!!
Ella can stand all by herself! :)
Ava can cruise all by herself! :)
We are the luckiest family! We live every moment and laugh every day! Thank you Ava and Ella for making this the best year! You have brought us more happiness than we could ever dream of!
Family is where life begins and love never ends.
