Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Ava turns 12 weeks old!!



Well, a lot has happened since our last post 8 weeks ago. Ava is growing more and more each day and becoming more and more alert. She smiles a ton and coos constantly. It is just too cute! She continues to enjoy visits by many relatives and friends here in Chicago. And, she even took her first road trip...8.5 hours to Buffalo to meet the family. Lisa's parents were generous enough to host a "meet and greet" so all the Buffalo-based family would have a chance to meet our little angel. Ava did so great the entire day and really put on a show for everyone: smiling and giggling and enjoying all her attention.




In the past month or so, Kevin has traveled to Spain twice for work. Luckily, we timed things just right. Lisa's Mom & Grandma stayed with her in Chicago during his first trip and Lisa was in Buffalo for his second trip. We were so fortunate to have the extra help and company.




With spring setting in here in Chicago, Ava has been enjoying many neighborhood walks with Lisa and Schatzi. And, just the other day, she took her first trip to the local dog park. She was mesmorized by all the dogs running around with Schatzi. And while we're on that subject, Schatzi has been amazing with little Ava. She is so gentle with her and gives her kisses while passing by. It's adorable and we're so happy things are working out.



Ava will take her first plane ride in a few weeks as we travel to Virginia Beach for Alia's wedding. Besides being super excited about the wedding, she can't wait to see the ocean for the first time and to meet the Johnson side of the family.




***Slideshow COMING SOON****

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Happy 4 week birthday, Ava!





Well, we survived the first month as parents. It's been fun watching little Ava grow and change each day. Just this week she has started smiling, kicking her legs like crazy, has begun to enjoy bath time (no crying!) and she has even started taking a bottle. Wow, what a busy bee!!!!

Lisa's Dad and sister came to visit us this past week. Ava just fell in love with "Grandpa" & "Aunt Cheryl". We already miss having them around too as they were so helpful grocery shopping, cleaning, cooking dinner, baking cookies and even babysitting Ava so we could go out for dinner. Isn't family the best?

Until the next update, we look forward to many visitors. Ava can't wait to meet Roni & Vic, Lisa's Mom & Grandma, Kevin's sister ("Aunt Alia"), Lisa's brother and his fiance ("Uncle Rich" & "Aunt Jen"), and Lisa's cousin Amber and her husband Mike. The upcoming month will be a busy one and hopefully we'll also have much to report about Ava's development.

Enjoy the pics! Love to all!