Just an Update

Yesterday, Ava had a doctor appointment and got 5 shots! She is almost 13 months old now, and weighs 18.­6 pounds and is 27 1/2 inches tall (or 28 1/2, we can't remember which and I didn't write anything down).­ I was surprised, because on our home scale, I thought she was 20 pounds.­ I think their scale was off.­ She started really walking two weeks ago and now uses walking as transportation probably just as much as crawling.­ She is becoming more and more individual and independent all of the time.­ For example, a couple days ago I made her a delicious lunch of baked potatoes and broccoli and she responded first by throwing it piece by piece on the floor, then when she saw me coming, grabbed the whole plate, and with a sweet smile, dumped it into her lap.­ The same thing happened at dinner.­ I think I need to start reading parenting books.­.­.­She says a few words now ("Daddy," "Mama," and "Cheese," her three loves), and signs please, thank-you, more, and all done.

Josh's semester starts next Monday and he is really excited.­ He is taking a child psychology (thank goodness, now I will know what goes on in Ava's brain), English, PreCalculus, information systems, weights, and a Doctrine & Covenants institute class.­ He will still be working as a math tutor in the afternoons and evenings.­ I am excited for him, too, but will miss having him around.­ We've had some great times while he has been home in the mornings.­ We have gone on bike rides, had picnics, ran errands together, and other fun stuff.­

As for me, my sister and I have been walking in the mornings which is very cool.­ I love being a mommy and staying home with Ava! She is so fun to be with and makes me laugh a lot! The End.­