Ava Caroline Austin

The coolest thing that happened while we were in Wise was the arrival of Ava Caroline Austin. She is such a little cutie (and I mean little) and we were so glad to be around when she was born.

This is her right after she was born....

Halle is learning to say "Ava", but it sounds more like "Aba". She often refers to her as Kimbo's baby! =)

Here she is at two weeks old....

Elizabeth took this picture when they visited Wise, but more about that to come!

Then we left.....

After all this fun in W'burg, Halle and I went to spend a few weeks in Wise while Jason studied for the dreaded exams. So many exciting things happened while we were there!

Halle just loves being in Wise and playing with her cousins.... it's so cute.

We had a baby shower right before the arrival of Ava Caroline....

A picture of the invitations I made....

The food table.....

Yummy cupcakes....

Tasty lemonade...

Alot of people came...we had a fun time..and Ava got tons of diapers, wipes, lotions, and other goodies! Good Times!

Play time!

Also before we left... we got to babysit Atticus. We told Halle that Atticus was coming over and she was so excited we had to stand outside and watch for him....

It's so cute how much she loves him...

But who wouldn't.... he's such a cutie!

They had a great time playing and Jason and I loved it! We hope Atticus comes to spend a few hours with us again!

Look at that cute little hostess.....

IKEA, i love you...and you too Maddie..

Okay, I'm sure everyone has been wondering where we have been?

Good question...

We have had a busy month with no time to blog.... you will have to stick around to find out where we have been... more posts to come!

But...right before we left..... Elizabeth, Atticus, Halle and I took a trip to Ikea. Can I just tell you, I love that place? Jason and I have decided that we will furnish our next home with Ikea products. My favorite things there are the kitchens and all the children stuff. Since I can't do alot with my kitchen here, Halle is reaping the benefits of my Ikea obsession. I think she loves it too!

The best part about the trip... on the way home we stopped and picked up my cute little niece and one of Halle's favorite cousin's Maddie. She came to stay with us for two days and we loved it! Jason and I got a taste of what it would be like to have another little one....

We decided it would be awesome to have another kiddo....

Then we changed our minds..... at least for a while...

We are so glad Maddie got to come visit us..we loved it. Maddie, will you come back soon?