Ava's First Christmas

Christmas 2009

Ava had a great first Christmas. I think she loved it all.....from Christmas tree to Santa to all her new toys........and especially the wrapping paper. Christmas has always been my favorite time of year, but having Ava made it so much more special. God truly blessed Clint and I this year when he entrusted us to be the parents to our sweet baby Ava.

Ava meets Santa Claus

The best gift in my life has been this sweet little girl. Her daddy is the other best gift of my life. They have made my life so much more meaningful and complete.

We had a shorter Christmas break this year due to Clint's new job, but we were able to spend Christmas Eve in Nederland with Clint's family.

Aunt Melissa

Our family

Ava really liked the paper the toys were wrapped in. She wanted to eat it.
She was happy about this pig when she opened it. Her expression was priceless!
Grandma Polly helping Ava ride her new lion......she really likes riding around on it.Then we spent Christmas day in Georgetown with my family.

Uncle Mike showing her the new elephantOpening her new farm with Grandma VivianPlaying with her farm. She really liked to eat the eggs......uncle Alan was showing her how to work everything on the farm.Sweet baby girl resting on mommy's arm. She recently started preferring me to rock her like this rather than hold her like a baby....I love it, because I can kiss her cheeks so much easier.This is Ava's overall feeling about Christmas.