Tis the Season

Where to start? This Christmas was a fun, but crazy one! We were snowed in for many days and that kind of put a damper on all of our holiday shopping, traditions and just the spirit of Christmas. We did though have a wonderful Christmas and wouldn't want to even think of changing it!

Karlee's mom, Lois, made Ava and I matching Aprons for Christmas and they are just adorable. Ava looks like a doll in it. I have so much fun with her wearing it that I never wanted to take it off of her.


On Christmas eve we were going to have Christmas eve over at my Sister-in-law Joy's house, but the snow was just a little too risky so we had it at David's parents instead. We had an great evening snacking away, talking, and enjoying each other's company. By the end of the evening my sister-in-law Leslie said that Ava was feeling a bit warm and we decided to take her temperature and it was sure enough, 100.9. It wasn't sky high, but enough to worry a little. We then headed on home and got Ava dressed in her little Christmas jammies and were off to bed.

Christmas day was fun with the three of us first waking up at 5:30 due to Ava and her cough. We figured we might as well open gifts so we had a wonderful time doing that and then headed on back to bed. We then didn't wake up till 10:30. We quickly got ready and then went over to David's parents again and played some Sequence with Mom Waddell and had a yummy breakfast. We were glad that we could see Grandpa and Grandma Montague right before we took off and went on down the street to my parent's house.

When we got to my parent's we had a lovely dinner and ate my mom's famous 12 layer jello, which is AMAZING. We played Clue and laughed and Little Ava was acting a little bit sick, but still was a trooper and had a blast playing with Grandma and Grandpa. A funny story is that Ava has this little doll over there that my mom bought and Ava ripped off the head, but that didn't stop her from loving that baby. She walked all around the house hugging the headless doll and saying, "awwwww" it was pretty hilarious, if you ask me!

We found on Friday that away is starting to get a mild form of Bronchitis and so I was totally bummed because it was her birthday weekend, but everything worked out great!

We truly hope that you enjoyed your Christmas and we wish you a Happy New Year!

Cabin Fever

As of right now, I'm waiting to see if I need to come into work today. I had to ask my boss to come get me if she needs me which I feel bad about, but I just can't drive in this. We have close to a foot and a half here and it just keeps snowing! This morning Ava and I were having fun taking pictures because there is not much else to do around here. Have a great day friends.

Waiting on Daddy

This afternoon the three of us were just hanging out and so David went into the bathroom and Ava has to follow him where ever he goes, but he shut the door. Well, I caught her sitting by the bathroom door reading her book and babbling. It was so adorable I just had to get pics of it. It's funny how mothers think their children do the funniest things. We are getting along here, but we are getting such bad cabin fever being in here for so long! Hopefully it will melt soon. Actually I think I need to enjoy this while it lasts. Have a great afternoon everyone. :D

First Snow

So we have had some snow here for a little while now but finally took Ava out today for her first experience of it. She loved it so much. It was new to her so she was slow at touching it, but once she felt it she was stomping in it and had smiles from ear to ear. Also, Grandpa Tim came over tonight and Ava got a horsey ride from him. She sure was cracking up. I had to get a picture of that precious moment of them!

Goodbyes

Tonight my little bro-in-law Thomas came over to say his goodbyes to us. He is leaving tomorrow for his mission to Peoria Illinois. Ava was attached to him! It was SOOO adorable. The second she saw uncle Thomas she went to him and put her arms up and said "up." They walked around the house for a little bit and then she laid her head on his chest. I loved seeing that. We will miss Tom, but are very excited for this opportunity that he will be having.

Christmas is just around the Corner!

Well this year my hubby, mom, sister and Ava went to the same place in Boring to get our tree and its a great little spot. Last year Ava still went with us even though I was 8 1/2 months pregnant! At least this year I could walk a lot more comfortably. It's nice to be living in beautiful Oregon where there are so many trees. I just love this time of year and all of the Christmas Spirit that has been around.
I'm finally feeling more and more like myself. This past week I've been so ill and on wednesday through this morning I lived on the couch or the bed for seriously 23 hours of the day. I could barely walk or talk for that matter. I had a 102 degree temp, and it was not fun. I was blessed to have so many helping hands around to make life a little more easier and so that I could get rest to beat off this flu. I'm thankful for my health and I think that I often times take it for granted, but its a wonderful thing to have!
Life at the waddell home has been busy as usual. Miss Ava is copying us so much more with words like "Dogs" "Up" "ruff ruff" and "uh oh." She is such a doll! David just finished finals and I'm so proud of him that he is just about done with MHCC and then he will be able to transfer to a university! Life keeps on moving and its been busy, but its been a fun ride! We hope your holiday season is bright!

Ava decided to fall asleep right before we got to the tree farm and so grandma said that she would stay in the car with her and David, Heather and I ventured off to find the perfect trees.

Ava posing with her cute little snow cap. I had to force it on and she would rip it off every 2 minutes. It was hard to get any pics of her with it on.

David and Heather sure had a blast cutting the trees down!

David and I at the tree farm, precious, I know! ;)

Thanksgiving!

Our family Pic at my Aunts
Ava and Uncle Jeff
Sisters!
For Thanksgiving this year we made it to both of our family's gatherings. At mine it was crazy with at least 30 people. Everyone was goo-goo over Ava because she is the only baby in the family right now. It was fun getting together with everyone and having a tasty meal. I think Ava must have known that yesterday was special because she wouldn't nap very much all day and resulted in a bit of a cranky girl. At David's family we had a fun Hawaiian theme and Jami showed us a video that she had gotten while visiting in September. It was also a celebration of our families birthdays for the month of November. It was exciting to celebrate and enjoy each other! I sure had a blast!

I loved it!!!

This weekend David and I were able to go to the movies while Ava had a sleepover with Auntie Heather and Grandpa and Grandma Gruwell. She had a blast as always and so did we. We went to see the Twilight saga and I sure loved it! There were these 3 girls right in front of us that had posters, all their books and were squealing through most of the movie. It was pretty hilarious to watch. I think that some parts weren't very close to the book but overall as a movie I had a blast. David thought it was good too so I think that on my day off on Monday that I will take my mom to see it again because I won't be able to wait until it comes out on DVD to see it again.

Yearbook Yourself!!!

I went onto Yearbookyourself.com and I had a blast. I think that David's is awesome. I set it as our computer background and man, I can't wait for him to come home tonight from work and get a big surprise!!! You should check it out! We would not have fit in in the 70's! ha ha

Fun family times!

David and I loved this dress that Ava had on last sunday. We got a whole bunch of clothes from this garage sale for 20 dollars! I couldn't believe all the fun things I could find. These pics were from Nov. 16th. That was also the first day that Ava took the sacrament. It was so fun to see her drink the water. She loved it and was upset when it was all gone

So today, I was able to meet up with my cousin Emily! I always have a blast when I see her and wish that my lunch break was much longer so we could catch up on more things. She was just married in August. It's pretty crazy because all of my married cousin (including David and I) were married between August 8th and the 20th!

About my other half

All about my one and only~

1. What is his name? David Paul Waddell
2. Who eats more? David, he has a never ending pit for food!
3. Who said I love you first? David, I remember it was Feb. 23rd right before my 15th birthday!
4. Who is taller? David
5. Who is smarter? We each have our strengths
6. Who is more sensitive? oh ME by far!
7.Who does the laundry? I usually do, David Hates it
8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do
9. Who pays the bills? Me
10. Who cooks more? Well, I have been cooking more lately
11. What meals do you cook together? usually sunday dinner
12. Who is more stubborn? me probably.
13. Who is the first to admit they're wrong? David
14. Who has more siblings? David
15. Who wears the pants in the relationship? we both do hehe
16. What do you like to do together? we love friday date night!
17. Who eats more sweets? oh we both do!
18. Guilty pleasures? Dark chocolate milky ways for him
19. How did you meet? Church Volleyball
20. Who asked who out first? He asked me out
21. Who kissed who first? he did
22. Who proposed? David did at Larch Mountain.
23. His best features? I love his eyes and he has a nice toosh! lol
24. What is his greatest quality? He loves me, Ava and the gospel so much. He would do anything for us and that just makes me so happy!
25. Tag? All you ladies...tell us about your hubby- because we all know that they don't update the blogs. (I agree Kayleigh!)

Ava's First Day at "School"

My little Cheerleader!

Ava was very grossed out by the pumpkin guts

Mommy and Ava! (Ward Party)

(This is a good quote from a conference talk a while back)

...So today I took Ava to work with me and she was in the infant room while I was in Pre-Kindergarten. I think that she did well for her first day. The teachers said that she loved to touch all the babies faces and pull on their clothes. She sure is a very busy little gal! I actually was very excited to have her there and see her on my breaks, but by the end of the day I realized I much rather her with my mom so that I don't sit there all day at work wanting to walk down the hall to see her! It was nice to see how she does with other babies her age.

Baby Proofing!

I didn't realize that Ava growing up so fast would be a bit of a problem! She started walking at 9 months and now is into everything. I can't keep her away from furniture, cabinets or anything else that can be climbed on or opened. I do, however, love this stage. She is laughing and say 'uh oh' all the time. I'm so excited to be a mom and enjoy every minute of it.

For an update: David is still going to school, but is only working part-time now which is a relief, and I am a Preschool teacher at Kindercare and Love it! We have been very busy but are loving life!

Hello Friends!

• We have decided to get a blog going. I think it's a great way to keep in touch with friends and have some fun getting to know everyone better! David and I have been doing great. Ava is just about seven months old and we are thrilled to have her. She is such a fun baby. She wants to crawl and tries to get into everything. Here are some pictures of her 6th month birthday. She sure is getting big. We actually just started giving her baby meat. It stinks like cat food, but it sure gets her to sleep through the night, and she loves it! We love getting our sleep, if only she would go to bed at a decent hour...