Whilstlin' Dixie

Frustrated with the slow progression of summer in the Northwest, Ava decided it was about high time we set on down to the deep South and visit her East coast grandparents in Savannah.

We have previously visited the south in the middle of summer so we were prepared for the smothering heat but Ava claims no one warned her about the humidity.  Lacking the proper hair products, she quickly became our own human weather barometer.

Perhaps the most exciting surprise for Ava was her new set of wheels, courtesy of Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe, who made the drive from D.C.  In no time at all, Ava was carpooling with teddy bears and driving into glass curio cabinets.  In a stroke of genius, someone (ahem, Gary) taught her that you fill up the gas tank by placing your hand inside.  I'm sure that won't come back to haunt us, right?

The rest of our time in Savannah was full of great family time, including placing Ava's head in a gator's mouth, swimming, more tickling than you would imagine, nightly feasts, a birthday celebration, and generally staying out of the heat as much as possible.

 

Ava gave this gator a high five.

Savannah ticklefest

Next up...the southern experience continues with a biscuit-fueled trip to North Carolina.