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! ;)