Merry Christmas 2006!

After opening up presents at our house, we headed off to Cornelia to celebrate Christmas with Mimi, Papa Guy, Uncle Kiss, Gigi and G-Paw. Little did Ava know, that after a delicious meal made by Gigi that she would get MORE gifts to open. Here

are a few highlights from our wonderful Christmas day.

Ava was

once again thrilled with everything she received.

However, her favorite part was when Gigi let her play her piano. I must admit, Ava did provide some wonderful after dinner music!

This year was truly a wonderful Christmas, especially seeing the glimmer and excitement in Ava's eyes. We hope that all of you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Christmas Morning

After such a busy Christmas Eve, Ava decided she wanted to sleep in a little. Nick and I anxiously awaited her royal highness to wake up...and after snuggling in the bed for a few minutes with us she was ready to go! Ava ran to the Christmas tree and squealed with delight! She was espcially delighted with her ice cream truck playhouse and ran right in!

She loved tearing into her gifts and really didn't know what to play with first!

Christmas Eve 2006

This year we spent Christmas Eve with the Morrow family. Here are some pictures of our fun filled day.

Before we could leave, Ava just had to play with her little people Nativity scene. She even picked up the baby Jesus and gave him a kiss before we left.

She had lots of fun opening up gifts with her Granny and Pop; and loved the baby doll they gave her and didn't want to take off her new set of shades.

She enjoyed playing with her Aunt Katie and Uncle Adam; and especially liked opening up gifts with her cousin Andy. Needless to say, Ava was quite tuckered out, and fell right asleep once we got home...but not after we set out some cookies, milk and reindeer food for Santa and Rudolph!

Wild Animal Safari

On Saturday we headed off to Pine Mountain to have a little family getaway. Ava is facinated with animals so we decided to see what the Wild Animal Safari was all about.

We decided to drive our car, instead of the Zebra striped clunkers they offer you to rent. Later on when our car was completely slimmed by animal spit we wished we had rented one of their vans!

At first Ava was a little scared. Especially since the first animal she saw was a huge cow looking think and it came up and poked his head right thru our window!

It didn't take her too long to warm up and she became very excited and screamed with delight.

Ava kept waiving her hand in front of her face saying shoo shoo. We had a great time...even though it was a little smelly!

Baking 101

Last week, Ava received her first baking lesson from Mimi and Gigi. It has been a family tradition to bake dozens of Christmas cookies every year. This year was even more special as Ava got to take part.

Ava's favorite part of the day was of course tasting a sugar cookie.

Pink Pig 2006

A few weeks ago we went and rode the Pink Pig at

Macy's. This was Ava's second year riding the Atlanta legend and she had a great time!! When the ride took off, she started screaming in delight!

Gigi bought Ava a pink pig...she loves her very very much!

Ava had so much fun and didn't want to leave!

Our Little Elf

This past weekend, we decided to get the Morrow Manor ready for the holidays. This year is extra special as we have an "extra" pair of elf hands to help us deck the halls. Ava loves to be outside and had so much fun helping her daddy get the little tree ready for the front porch.


Earlier that day, she was VERY helpful in helping me set up my Christmas in the City village.




She had lots of fun trimming the tree. We had to hang the star BEFORE all the ornaments were hung, because Ava just couldn't wait!




She loves to see if anyone has left anything in her stocking...

And Monday, while I was trying to hang more ornaments...she decided to pull them off one by one. To say the least, this holiday season is going to be quite interesting at the Morrow Manor!

Thanksgiving 2006
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year and enjoyed getting to spend time with our families. Ava couldn't wait to chow down, but not until she put her hands out to say grace.
This year she really enjoyed all the Thanksgiving treats and couldn't get enough to eat!
We are very thankful for all that God has blessed us with and we hope all of you had a wonderful day!

Fun in the Puerto Rican Sun!
Last week, Papa Guy once again loaded up his girls and their gear and headed off to Puerto Rico. Ava did wonderful on the 4 hour flight there, and couldn't wait to set her feet in the warm waters of the Caribbean.

This time she really enjoyed playing in the sand and splashing in the ocean. Every time we got close to the water she would yell out "fish fish". We also had fun walking in the hotel's gardens at night. Ava couldn't get enough of the little "coqui" frogs and would sing along with them.

Of course we couldn't go to Puerto Rico and not go shopping. Ava loved to stare at all the jewelry, hats and handbags. We actually had to pull her away when it was time to leave.
We had a wonderful time, and hopefully we will be able to go back sometime soon!