A screaming good time...

Let's just say AVA HATES GOING TO THE DOCTORS! I just saw Ava have a complete melt down for the first time, and I hated it. I am used to her laughing and smiling all the time, so I didn't have a clue how to react...well, I did, but who knows if it was right?! She pretty much screamed the entire time and come out of the office beat red in the face and whimpering in the back seat the whole way home. It seems like her scream has gotten way louder and way more extended....GOD help me! On the bright side, the doctor and nurse said it was perfectly normal, BUT added that it was a pretty big fit for a 6 month old...thanks! sigh

Dejan's First Birthday As A Dad

It wasn't big, but we had a little party for Dejan yesterday for his 37 Birthday. Ava and I got all dressed up, we set the table, opened a bottle of wine, and put out his favorite cake, Carrot Cake w/ cream cheese frosting (which I made all from scratch...YUMMY). It's funny the things you will do once you have a kid. I guess everything just seems more fun!

My birthday present was a little embarrassing, but he did need new socks...I told you! We will go to a movie tomorrow night BY OURSELVES as the rest of his present. Nonno and Nonna will be babysitting this time. HA HA HA HA Goodluck!

Happy Birthday to the greatest Husband and Dad a girl could ask for! We love you Dejan/Daddy!

A little laugh...

Just wanted to say I can hardly stand it when Ava laughs! It is a silly laugh and probably only half a laugh, but it is about the cutest thing I have heard in a long time. I am still sticking out the eating "real" food thing, but I think she has more fun blowing it all over my face then actually eating it.

She gets her first babysitter tonight...I am so nervous to leave her with someone other than family, but we will have to get her used to it if we ever want a life. My mom and dad always had babysitters and we loved it, so I am sure even though this may be a little hard I really think she is going to love Kista. Kista is top notch when it comes to kids...plus she could save her life if necessary (that's my first criteria when it comes to babysitters - ha ha).

Finally...after Nick played the piano for her, she seems to want to play too.

BYE BYE "W"

Ava has no idea what is going on today, but someday I will show her the video of her watching the news with me while we excitedly await the outcome of today’s election! I keep getting the goose bumps every time I think about what could happen today. I don't think I have ever been so nervous and excited about an election before and can hardly stand to wait. I know God has no say in this election, but I still pray this country gets a chance to elect Obama into Office so we can pull ourselves together and bring this beautiful FREE country back! I will be chanting all day...OBAMA...OBAMA...OBAMA...OBAMA!

P.S. Ava started eating cereal, and I think she really is enjoying herself!