Ethan and Ava

Well, my babies are officially growing up too fast!  Ava has just turned 3 months old and amazes us everyday.  She rolled over from her stomach to her back on June 30.  She is cooing and gooing at us.  Every time we smile at her she gives us this big toothless smile.  It is so funny because she always sticks her tongue out when she smiles.  She is such a happy baby!  She has always been a great sleeper.  Ava has been sleeping until about 5:00 am since she was about 2 weeks old.  We went to the doctor for her first round of shots (yuk!) last week and she was such a trooper.  She barely let out a little squeal and then she was fine.  I think she may be tougher than her big brother was! I’m still amazed at how fast time has gone since we had her.  It seems like yesterday that there was just 3 of us.

Ethan is 4 but acts like he is in his 20’s.  He has definitely done some growing up since Ava’s arrival.  He loves being the big man in the house.  He is so protective of Ava. He always tells everyone she is His Ava.  Ethan is already wanting to do everything the big guys do.  Anytime Chris is outside, Ethan is right there with him.

Johnson County Peach Festival 2009

This year the Peach Festival was HOT! But, in Johnson County tradition, we loaded up the kids and headed downtown to watch the festivities. Uncle Greg and Nate came with us. Ethan and Nate both came home with a sack full of candy. Their favorite parts were the fire trucks and the shriners on the go carts.

My baby is already 2 months old!

It seems like yesterday that Ava was born. I can't believe she will be 2 months old this week! She has already grown so much. She is smiling, mostly at Nana, and starting to coo. I think her first laugh will come any day. Ethan is still being the best big brother ever. He sure does love his baby sister!

Ethan and Baby Sis

Ethan is taking this big brother thing very seriously. He has done so good with Ava. Everyone keeps asking us if he has been jealous and the answer is NO! He calls Ava “my Ava”. He is on top of it when she lets out the littlest whimper. He loves to burp her and even helped Nana change a diaper!

Me and My Nana

Nana came home from the hospital with us for Ava’s first week. I’m not sure what we would have done without her, especially Ethan. He got some good Nana time in while Mommy was taking care of Ava. Here is a great picture of Nana and Ava when she was just 5 days old.

Ava’s First Bath

Today was Ava’s first bath at our home.  She loved the water on her head.  She wasn’t very happy when it came time for the sponge bath, though.  I guess we made up for it when she hit that warm, snuggly towel.  She went right to sleep.  I can’t wait until she can get in the bath tub and splash around.

 

Hey Everybody! Ava Claire Is Here!

The newest member of our family, Ava Claire Dickerson, made her debut April 2 at 5:00 pm. Her very excited big brother, Ethan, ran into the waiting room and yelled, "Hey everybody! Ava Claire is here!" He was so happy and excited. He kept looking at her and saying, "She's beautiful. She loves me!" It was so precious.

She weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. We finally got to come home Saturday after 2 long days in the hospital. Nana and Poppy came home with us. Nana stayed for Ava's first week at home to help out Mommy and Daddy although I think Ethan kept Nana more busy than baby Ava. We are so happy to finally have Ava here!