I compiled a list of words that Ava can say....so cute!!!
Hi
Hello
Bye bye
Mama
Dada
Papa (grandpa)
Meme (Amie)
DeeDoe (Chico - grandmas dog)
Mon (C'mon with hand motion to call the dogs)
No
Wee
Beep
Yeah
Puppy
Happy - just started this on Friday April 25th
Up
Mo (More with sign language motion)
Baby
Ba (Ball)
Nana (Banana)
TeeTee (Kitty)
Oww
UhOh
Boo Yeah...really funny!
Boo
Moo
I think that's about all i can remember anyway, she does copy alot though! But pretty good for only14 months old!! It was funny cause while at Grandma and Grandpas Pam said boo yeah, which she never really says but just did, and Ava said it right after. They didn't know she could say it, so they were quite surprised and we all had a go laugh!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Weekend away!
Well this past weekend was spent with Shawns mom (Pam) and step dad (Henry) out in Winkler. Shawn was working on a project much to my dismay - but i now have his "permission" to go to Calgary because of it - he was spray lining his truck and pieces of his trailer. It looks really nice, but was a long process for him and Henry. Me and Pam stayed inside, only leaving the house once to make a fun trip to Walmart, where Ava was spoiled with a runners, a dress and house coat! Always fun! We had a good time as always visiting and watching movies while the boys played in the shop.
By Sunday Ava was starting to get too comfortable there and i knew we had been over too long She loves climbing up the stairs here, and finds every way possible to get around the barricade i make for her. I decided i would just let her go then, an maybe then she would see its not as fun when mom doesn't care anymore. However that backfired. Instead now she decided it would be fun stepping down the stairs too. Luckily i caught onto this and was right there to help her. The first step she took so fearlessly. Until she realized opps I'm going to fall. She flung her body around and managed to grab hold of the railing in time to catch herself. Then without hesitation again she took another step. Same thing. So there I am 2 steps below her and I'm freaking out, having mini heart attacks each time. WHAT IS SHE THINKING. 3rd step, same thing, only this time she actually falls, scares herself only enough to know she better hang on each time she goes down a stair. So that's what she does, and now shes walking down the stairs one by one. REALLY?!?!!? Well i took her off the stairs after this hoping that was enough, but NO she quickly got away from me and made her way back there. We do this about 10 times before i really have had enough, she starts to throw one of her tantrums that i just LOVE.
Then later on she was playing with the dogs and i guess realized that if she hit them lightly they would nip at her, and she actually LIKED this so she kept doing it. NOT GOOD. Some of the dogs were getting petty aggressive with her, so i had to take her away, then she would throw he mini tantrum and again leave go the same thing. I had to put her in her playpen after this....STINKER!!!
Its amazing how we can still love these little monsters even after they at like this, but all i want is hugs and kisses from her and to hold her close!
We had a really good time in Winkler, as we always do. But its also good to be home!
By Sunday Ava was starting to get too comfortable there and i knew we had been over too long She loves climbing up the stairs here, and finds every way possible to get around the barricade i make for her. I decided i would just let her go then, an maybe then she would see its not as fun when mom doesn't care anymore. However that backfired. Instead now she decided it would be fun stepping down the stairs too. Luckily i caught onto this and was right there to help her. The first step she took so fearlessly. Until she realized opps I'm going to fall. She flung her body around and managed to grab hold of the railing in time to catch herself. Then without hesitation again she took another step. Same thing. So there I am 2 steps below her and I'm freaking out, having mini heart attacks each time. WHAT IS SHE THINKING. 3rd step, same thing, only this time she actually falls, scares herself only enough to know she better hang on each time she goes down a stair. So that's what she does, and now shes walking down the stairs one by one. REALLY?!?!!? Well i took her off the stairs after this hoping that was enough, but NO she quickly got away from me and made her way back there. We do this about 10 times before i really have had enough, she starts to throw one of her tantrums that i just LOVE.
Then later on she was playing with the dogs and i guess realized that if she hit them lightly they would nip at her, and she actually LIKED this so she kept doing it. NOT GOOD. Some of the dogs were getting petty aggressive with her, so i had to take her away, then she would throw he mini tantrum and again leave go the same thing. I had to put her in her playpen after this....STINKER!!!
Its amazing how we can still love these little monsters even after they at like this, but all i want is hugs and kisses from her and to hold her close!
We had a really good time in Winkler, as we always do. But its also good to be home!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Kisses
Ava has been getting cuter by the day! She has learned now in the past week or 2 how to give kisses. She gives them to me on the lips now, and says mmmmaaaaawwwhhh. Its so cute! She started off with only giving kisses to her baby dolls, and then kissing my legs for some reason while i would sit on the couch, and now on the face, and to everyone! It's very cute!
We were out at my parents house on saturday and Ava had so much fun in the yard walking around. She really enjoys being outside! I took her on the trampoline and at first sh was scared but after a few minutes she was having so much fun, until she was distracted my one of the dogs.
My mom i guess in one of our last few visits to her house must of shown Ava to call the dogs by tapping her hand on her leg or wherever so she remembered this and she calls the dogs that way - but usually taps her chest and says something that sounds like c'mon again very cute and sooo smart!
She just makes us so HAPPY and makes us laugh!! what next... i guess we will wait and see!
We were out at my parents house on saturday and Ava had so much fun in the yard walking around. She really enjoys being outside! I took her on the trampoline and at first sh was scared but after a few minutes she was having so much fun, until she was distracted my one of the dogs.
My mom i guess in one of our last few visits to her house must of shown Ava to call the dogs by tapping her hand on her leg or wherever so she remembered this and she calls the dogs that way - but usually taps her chest and says something that sounds like c'mon again very cute and sooo smart!
She just makes us so HAPPY and makes us laugh!! what next... i guess we will wait and see!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
BORED = EATING
Help me, i cant stop eating, because I'm SOOOO bored. Even though I'm not eating the WORST foods i could be, i am constantly eating. I am out in Winkler at my in laws watching the foster kids while they are having fun (probably buying cute things for Ava). Anyways there house is full of food, alot of junk food, but i think the worst thing i had was french fries... i have been tempted to pick from the cans of pop they have in their walk in fridge, that's right WALK IN! But i haven't had pop in a week now, and i am trying my hardest to STOP drinking it. Its hard because Shawn loves his Pepsi - but i want to be drinking WATER... ALL DAY!!
So even though i DID lose 3 pounds this past week, between a girls night, wedding reception and being here at the in laws i think i will be up 6 pounds...arghhh! Well i did get on the treadmill today, even if it was only for 10 minutes!! And i plan on taking advantage of the nice weather tomorrow!! Oh well i guess it will be BURN BABY BURN.... there is a trampoline here heheh!!
So even though i DID lose 3 pounds this past week, between a girls night, wedding reception and being here at the in laws i think i will be up 6 pounds...arghhh! Well i did get on the treadmill today, even if it was only for 10 minutes!! And i plan on taking advantage of the nice weather tomorrow!! Oh well i guess it will be BURN BABY BURN.... there is a trampoline here heheh!!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
hating my house
OK, so here's my problem we rent this house in Waverly heights, and we have had one problem after another. Our landlord is such a cheap ______ fill in the blank. I just hate living here. We have had all our appliances break in this house, and now they are onto round 2 of breakdowns. Have i mentioned that we have only lived here 7 months.
I have just been trying to catch up on laundry, and was on about my 3rd load for the day, when i heard the dryer buzzer go off. So i went downstairs and was going to load my clothes from the washer into the dryer when i realized it hadn't finished its cycle. So i checked it all out and realized that the spinner is not working! GREAT!! So now I'm really ticked off, stressed out, and want to hunt down my landlord. WHAT I'M I GOING TO DO? Our lease is up at the end of May so i am desperately searching for another home to rent, but some of the rental prices are so ridiculous i could be paying a mortgage on a 500k home - now does that make any sense?
I have called my landlords house now 3 times since finding out that the washer broke YET AGAIN - dif washer this time though, we only had this one for about 2 months IF that! But of course there is no answer - kay make that 4 (i blocked my # this time but still nothing) Well when i do get a hold of him he is going to get an earful. In the meantime i better go ring out my clothes and get them in the dryer! HOPEFULLY THAT STILL WORKS!
I have just been trying to catch up on laundry, and was on about my 3rd load for the day, when i heard the dryer buzzer go off. So i went downstairs and was going to load my clothes from the washer into the dryer when i realized it hadn't finished its cycle. So i checked it all out and realized that the spinner is not working! GREAT!! So now I'm really ticked off, stressed out, and want to hunt down my landlord. WHAT I'M I GOING TO DO? Our lease is up at the end of May so i am desperately searching for another home to rent, but some of the rental prices are so ridiculous i could be paying a mortgage on a 500k home - now does that make any sense?
I have called my landlords house now 3 times since finding out that the washer broke YET AGAIN - dif washer this time though, we only had this one for about 2 months IF that! But of course there is no answer - kay make that 4 (i blocked my # this time but still nothing) Well when i do get a hold of him he is going to get an earful. In the meantime i better go ring out my clothes and get them in the dryer! HOPEFULLY THAT STILL WORKS!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Spring Spring I heart Spring
It is so nice to be having such great weather, and funny how people here in Manitoba become alive again after the long cold winter! Ava really enjoys going outside now, so i have blocked in our deck to make it safe for her to play on. She has a few toys out there and really enjoys it! I cant wait to see what she will be like once the snow is all melted and its not mucky, then she can play on the grass.
So with this nice weather comes thoughts of shorts, sandals and cute bathing suits. DUN DUN DUN... but I'm so BLAH! So as much as i love spring, I hate it because all these cute clothes come out and I CANT FIT THEM. Anyone else feeling the same??? Lets start a group. We can share great recipes, and health tips, weight loss goals and plans... Anyone up for a challenge?
MY goal is 2 pounds a week. I'm going to do this by daily exercise and healthier food choices...WISH ME LUCK!!
So with this nice weather comes thoughts of shorts, sandals and cute bathing suits. DUN DUN DUN... but I'm so BLAH! So as much as i love spring, I hate it because all these cute clothes come out and I CANT FIT THEM. Anyone else feeling the same??? Lets start a group. We can share great recipes, and health tips, weight loss goals and plans... Anyone up for a challenge?
MY goal is 2 pounds a week. I'm going to do this by daily exercise and healthier food choices...WISH ME LUCK!!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Stinky Breath
So Ava has been sick the last couple of days, and i have noticed this strange smell coming from her. I wondered if maybe it was just something on her clothes, or something around her, but i realized that it was her breath. WEIRD. I brush her teeth, and still it smells. Its got this fishy smell to it, So if anybody knows anything about this please let me know...its kinda gross!!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
What do you blog about??
Okay so everyone else is doing this blogging thing, so i thought i would give it a try. I had fun picking a name for the site and a layout, and then i got to this part, WHAT do i do now!?!?! Oh well i guess i will figure it out!
Im going to tell you about our past week. We have had alot of fun! We had visitors in from Edmonton. Shawn's sister Shannon and her 2 daughters Breanna and Alyssa came in for a week. It was the first time we met Alyssa as she is only 5 months old. Ava sure enjoyed her, she would go up to her car seat all the time and crouch down to look at her and say Hi Hilo Hi Hilo. She loves saying that!
Ava definitely became a little party animal, being very sociable with her cousins. Her bedtime went from being 9:30pm to 1:00am. I was happy that at least she slept in!! But actually enjoyed the days because i could get things done around the house without Ava crying out for my attention. She should have been a second child, because she just loves playing with other kids... but anyways, she didnt bother me at all while playing with Breanna, my house was clean, i made breakfast, lunches and dinner...it was great. She even went down for her naps without a fuss because she was so tuckered out.
Well all good things have to come to an end. Our company had to go on, and Ava was left alone at home with boring old mom! So we went to the Zoo Wednesday with Gen and Jacob. Ava didnt seem too interested in the animals, but i had fun walking around, taking pictures and visiting. I got great pictures of Ava and Jacob together, they sure are cute kids. Jacob is 6 months older than Ava and me and Gen have a prearranged marriage set up for the two of them...what if hey? Anyways at the zoo... Ava fell asleep while walking around, then we went into the tropical building, and she woke up, so i was able to take her picture in front of the flamingos, it turned out really cute!! Later we went into the barn and Ava got to walk around, shes still abit wobbly, but she has so much fun being able to walk with Jacob and play better with him!!
The last few days Shawn has been pushing me to get things going with my business. So i have been downloading fonts...not exactly what he wanted, so today i kept busy with information to add to my website he is making for me http://www.thelittlevinylshoppe.com/ it should be up and running if im lucky by the end of the weekend. So thats step one, next will be advertising! I have been having fun with it though, i want to get ready for the farmers market in St. Norbert this summer!! YEAH. So as busy as i was today and yesterday Ava was completely bored and cranky. She wanted to be held or played with...these are the days that i would love for there to be another kid here for her to play with... oh well, shes cute so i guess i will keep her!!
Well thats pretty much it for my week. Loads of fun heh?
Im going to tell you about our past week. We have had alot of fun! We had visitors in from Edmonton. Shawn's sister Shannon and her 2 daughters Breanna and Alyssa came in for a week. It was the first time we met Alyssa as she is only 5 months old. Ava sure enjoyed her, she would go up to her car seat all the time and crouch down to look at her and say Hi Hilo Hi Hilo. She loves saying that!
Ava definitely became a little party animal, being very sociable with her cousins. Her bedtime went from being 9:30pm to 1:00am. I was happy that at least she slept in!! But actually enjoyed the days because i could get things done around the house without Ava crying out for my attention. She should have been a second child, because she just loves playing with other kids... but anyways, she didnt bother me at all while playing with Breanna, my house was clean, i made breakfast, lunches and dinner...it was great. She even went down for her naps without a fuss because she was so tuckered out.
Well all good things have to come to an end. Our company had to go on, and Ava was left alone at home with boring old mom! So we went to the Zoo Wednesday with Gen and Jacob. Ava didnt seem too interested in the animals, but i had fun walking around, taking pictures and visiting. I got great pictures of Ava and Jacob together, they sure are cute kids. Jacob is 6 months older than Ava and me and Gen have a prearranged marriage set up for the two of them...what if hey? Anyways at the zoo... Ava fell asleep while walking around, then we went into the tropical building, and she woke up, so i was able to take her picture in front of the flamingos, it turned out really cute!! Later we went into the barn and Ava got to walk around, shes still abit wobbly, but she has so much fun being able to walk with Jacob and play better with him!!
The last few days Shawn has been pushing me to get things going with my business. So i have been downloading fonts...not exactly what he wanted, so today i kept busy with information to add to my website he is making for me http://www.thelittlevinylshoppe.com/ it should be up and running if im lucky by the end of the weekend. So thats step one, next will be advertising! I have been having fun with it though, i want to get ready for the farmers market in St. Norbert this summer!! YEAH. So as busy as i was today and yesterday Ava was completely bored and cranky. She wanted to be held or played with...these are the days that i would love for there to be another kid here for her to play with... oh well, shes cute so i guess i will keep her!!
Well thats pretty much it for my week. Loads of fun heh?
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