Family Walks

Ava is really into walks. Some days that is one of her first words upon waking. She says good morning Mom and then, I want to go for a walk. However since I bought a box of Lucky Charms, 'Cereal' is coming in a close second.


Going for a walk is a daily occurrence in our household and sometimes one walk is not enough. Ava will come home from a walk and ten minutes later, start saying she wants to go for a walk.


I really think what Ava is asking for is to go to the park as many of our walks end-up there. And she knows which way is the best way to walk so if you're not walking towards the park, she might try to change directions on you.

Ava is 2 - Happy Birthday Day Ava

Ava started her day with lots of playing. It was a beautiful Colorado summer day, so Ava, Ameya and Scott went to the park for playing and a bike ride. And Scott took Ameya's training wheels off and I'm told Ameya is a pro-rider on 2 wheels.

In this picture, Ava came to visit me in my office and asked for her 'gamps' as she calls them, which are Stamps. You can just make out the pink stamps on her hands and feet. Ever since Ava took a gym class at the Little Gym, she wants stamps put on her hands, feet and tummy. That is what the kids get at the end of each class. Ava really likes her gamps.


After all the playing at the park, an afternoon nap proceeded followed by an early dinner before the party started.



Ava got her cake and we did the standard 'Happy Birthday' song as fast as possible, while Ava tried to touch the flame from her candle.


Here she is opening her gifts, including a fun computer book reader from Grandma and Grandpa in California and a Lil' Quad electric car from her Grandpa Phil. We think Ava had a good day and will enjoying playing with all her new toys.



Now I just need to get Scott to take her to the Dr. for her 2 year old shots.

A Ride in the Park

We're been trying to get out on our bikes more this year and love going over to our area park.


There is a wide sidewalk that loops around the grass and small lake so we can do lots of laps.

If we're really lucky we even see muskrats swimming in the lake as well as deer over by the regional trail that leads out of the park.

A Visit to Garden of the Gods

We've been very lucky this year with extended family visits and time spent together. Scott's Dad moved to Colorado Springs for a year and we've loved having him so close. Scott's Mom and her wonderful husband David has been out to visit twice and this last time we spent some time in Garden of the Gods.


The girls really enjoyed climbing the rocks and exploring the nooks and small caves.


Ava really liked this one as she could climb back and forth through it and we had a hard time getting her out. Yes, Ava is almost two and we're 'loving' what that means. She definitely knows what she wants and doesn't want to do. But the girls love being outside and hiking with us and going for walks.

Father's Day

A Forever Family - Newport Beach Temple

May 20, 2009 we were able to attend the Newport Beach Temple and seal the girls to us. For those of you that are not members of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints that means that we are now a 'Forever Family. Our family bond is now not only created here on earth but in the eternities. We believe we will live on after this life is done and the joy to us in this very special event, is that we as a family will not be separated.

We waited a long time for our wonderful and sweet little ones. Thank you so much for all our family and friends that were able to attend!

A Day On Balboa

I love Balboa Island and every time I come to the area for work or play, I try to make a visit.


We were lucky that the day's weather was awesome. We played a bit on the sand as well as enjoyed viewing all the great spring gardens.

Of course a Balboa Bar was in order as well as frozen yogurt. I sure wish we had a frozen yogurt by our house. Maybe one day but for now another reason to love Balboa Island.