A Big Girl Now!

Today was Ava's 4 year old check up.  One in which I was dreading for awhile!!!  Now that she is not an infant any more,  I am not having to take her to the doctor as often and going through the dreaded shots.  I know, I know,  I am not the one getting the shots but all mothers know it hurts us to see our babies in pain.  I cry every time!!!!  This time around I knew it would be harder because once she got the first shot she would know what was coming for the second and third one.  Thankfully Mark came along for support!  He was so sweet gearing her up with her doctor kit before we left and once we got there for the shots he explained as best he could what would happen.  She didn't seem to mind until the first shot came and then she cried.  She was a trooper though!  She stayed still as best she could until it was all over.  We were so proud of her!!!

 As I took this picture I couldn't believe how big she looks!  Here are a few stats of Ava:

1.  She weighs 37.2 lbs and is 40.5 inches tall.

2.  Her favorite color is purple.

3.  She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.

4.  Her best friend is Claire.

5.  She loves drawing pictures of her friends and family and writing her name.

6.  She is a Daddy's girl and when Papaw is around a Papaw's girl.

7.  She loves to ride her bike.

8.  She refuses to wear bows ever since she turned 4.

9.  She loves to sing and dance.

10.  She is a big girl now and not a baby as she reminds me daily :)

Popping Out!

It is true what they say....you pop out much sooner on your second pregnancy than you did with your first.  I feel like my belly looks like it did at 5 months with Ava and with this baby I am only 3 months along.  Now that I am 12 weeks I feel like I am slowly getting my energy back but the nausea is still around especially first thing in the morning and after dinner at night.

I can't tell you how much I am ready to find out what I am having that way I can start shopping and planning.  Also if I am not having a girl I am ready to pass along Ava's clothes.  Everyone keeps saying they think I am having a boy and I feel as though I am too but we will have to wait and see until May.  Hurry up May!!!!

Here is a pic I snapped of myself this week so you can see how big the bump is already.  I haven't gained any weight yet (in fact I've lost a pound) but I am sure it is only a matter of time!

Our Lil Jelly Bean

Our family of three will soon be a family of four come October 3rd.  Will lil Jelly Bean be a boy or a girl?  We will find out in May and I can't wait.  Today I had my second doctors appointment and got to see the baby for the second time.  Jelly Bean was  moving like crazy today and even looked like he/she was sucking it's thumb.  I'm 11 weeks so not too much longer until I hit the 2nd trimester.  I am starting to feel a little better as far as the extreme tiredness goes but the sickly feeling still comes and goes.  Hopefully just a few more weeks and I will feel more like my old self!

 Jelly Bean was kicking and moving today.

This one you can see a cute bottom :)

Sweet Ava Tate Turns 4!

Sweet, treats and fun galore... Our sweet girl turned 4 on March 5th, 2012.  We celebrated with a birthday party at Cup Cakes Yall will many friends and family.  Fun was had by all.  It was so cute to watch 3 and 4 year old (even some babies) decorate their cupcakes with deep concentration.

 They all looked so cute in their aprons and hats.

 Claire and Ava - Best Friends!  

 Ava and Cassidy showing off their art work

 My niece Peyton and Caitlyn got some cupcakes too.

The fun didn't stop there!  The next day my parents, sister and niece all loaded up with us to head to the beach for the day.  We had fun shopping, eating, riding rides and seeing the sites at Panama City Pier Park.  It was so nice to have family come in all the way from Kentucky to celebrate!

 It was a beautiful but windy day at the beach

Sweet Peyton's first Ice Cream Cone.  She loved it!!!

On Monday Ava celebrated at school with her friends.  I brought in cupcakes for snack and had fun visiting with her class.  That night we let Ava do all of her favorite things and pick where she wanted to eat.  We had to visit the rabbits and the pet store, go to the park, eat at Moe's and go to Barnes and Nobles.  Ava had a birthday to remember.