Who Remembers This Big Occasson?

Papa found these pictures today and I just had to share them.  Not all of you were born at this time.  It was December, 2003.  And it was Ava's First Birthday Party. 

Ridding on Daddy's Shoulder

I think Ava might have worn the same birthday hat for many years. 

And can this possible be Papa's first Yorkie, DUKE? 

Two Babies Meeting Each Other

I did not see Hailey in any of the Birthday photos but here she is a few days later when we took her Christmas Gift to her.  This is at Hailey's home at Christmas. 

Is This What HomeSchoolers Do Duing Recess?



Leaping Over The Wall with size 12 feet.



Aunt Sommer Sent Me This Photo

Carson and Ava read the entire Little House On The Prairie series over the summer.  While we were at Sunset Beach with them in June, we read some of the stories.  I love those books!

Now they have Laura's Recipe book and Aunt Sommer has posted  a blueberry pudding  recipe on

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