As a special treat for Ava's first day of school, I took her to the DQ. This was clearly a big hit. She sang a new song she learned at school and we laughed about it...mostly because I had no clue what she was saying.
Ava had a great first week. She has been slightly timid but holds her head high and quietly joins in. We are so proud of her.
There were a few rough days after school, but in the whole scheme of things, it has been flawless. Her mind has been in overdrive, so this weekend we are heading out of town for some fun at the Iowa vs. Iowa State Game in Ames. It's Iowa, it's what we do.
We had a wonderful visit with my parents and celebrated my beautiful Mom's birthday.
It really was a perfect summer evening, I only wish we could spend more evenings like that together.
This picture cracks us up every time. That is a DQ blizzard cup I found in the dishwasher. I told you she loved the Dairy Queen. So much so that she wants to wash the paper cup and keep it for later us.
A crown (her first school project brought home), the "hiding tree" (I only wish I would have photographed the day we were there with my parent's playing hide and seek with Ava), and a fashion show are
just a few things that have made these days fun.
I will miss all this warm sunny weather, but for now we will savior everyday, every acorn found in a pocket, every leaf laying on the kitchen table, every morning swinging on the front porch, every hike through the "forest" at Wildwood Park, every trip down that slide, and every flower picked along the way.
OH!! I have to tell you about the picture below...I heard her talking and busily walking around. When I came to see what she was up to, she told me "Now the kitty can measure herself too!" It is a measuring tape taped up on the door. I love this girl toddler. :-)
