Well, summer is half over and it’s hard to believe that this time last year I was sitting here completely dumbfounded with a newborn.   It seems like yesterday, but also seems like 10 years ago if that makes any sense.  We’re still house-hunting and boy is it slow going.  We’ve expanded the search but still haven’t found the right place.

Thanks to everyone who came and helped celebrate Ava’s first birthday- it meant a lot to us and without my mom, it was a bittersweet time.  (Though now that time has passed, not having the meanness that is Anastasia and Drizella is a blessing!).  Ava was a bit stunned by the chaos, and was particularly upset when the piñata was being knocked about.  I suppose we should have considered that when letting her play around with it and thinking it was her new doggie.  Duh.  But, she had a great time and we are just overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity.

Also, very special thanks to Ava’s god mother and the whole Brogdon-Peel family who loaned out their spectacular home.  What a lucky break for us and they couldn’t have been more gracious hosts.  Mark even managed to take time away from the restaurant to spend time with us.

There are several new additions to the Ava TV section.  One is the invite we used for her birthday…so you might have seen it.  It’s meant to be old fashioned looking for those that are confused about the quality, but it’s a funny compilation of a day in the life of Ava.

Hope to have an update on the home situation soon!  Much love, Bonnie