happy birthday, ava!

I am so behind on blogging.

Between the stress of moving and planting a church, blogging has taken a backseat.

Since we took the girls to Atlanta to the American Girl shop to pick out a doll each, we knew that we would do something low key for their birthdays this year. And who are we kidding? We really just didn't have time for a birthday party with the move. That didn't stop us from celebrating though. Ava loves looking at all the cookie cakes at the mall. So, we knew that a cookie cake would be perfect for Ava.

That's right, folks. My child is shirtless. That's just Ava.

My middle girl is 3 years old!

What is Ava up to?

• Ava could party all day and all night. She's my girl that never needs a nap. She could also stay up all hours and still be a sweetie in the morning.
• She's my adventurous eater. She will chow down on some ribs with Daddy.
• When Ava is really concentrating on something she will hold her breath until she is done. I love to see her work a puzzle and hold her breath until she can get the right piece to fit.
• She loves to be outside.
• Ava can make Lila laugh like no other.
• She has become such a good big sister.
• When she like something Ava will say, "That makes my heart feel good." When she doesn't like something she will say, "That hearts my heart."
• When I am reprimanding Emma or telling her not to do something Ava will say, "Sorry, that's just the deal!"

We love you, Ava!