Ava's Fourteenth Month

While every month we marvel at how much Ava grows (mentally and behaviorally more so than physically), sadly, this seemed to be the month that Ava quit being our baby and started being a toddler.  She points at smaller kids and calls them babies, rocks and shushes her doll, and pats us on the back when she hugs.  We also think she swears a bit but there's honestly so much stuff coming out of her mouth, it's hard to tell.

Daddy's Little Girl

For 13 years (count 'em!), Helen has been attempting to get out of Brian's pilgrimages to the forest with her constant mid-hike complaints.  Finally, Brian has found his ideal hiking partner--a little lady who is overwhelmed by her enthusiasm for the outdoors.