For the last month Ava wakes up everyday and asks me if it is her birthday. This morning she woke up while Jason was still here and when she was coming down the hall we started singing Happy Birthday to her. She got really mad and said that today was not her birthday. The wait has been long for her, but it is finally here! Happy Birthday Darling Ava! Love you - Mom, Dad, Savannah, and Leah
It has been a while since I posted, nothing new or exciting going on except that we got a new puppy . . . his name is BANDIT! Grandpa Jo and Grandma Donna so graciously gave us this puppy. He is cute, but he is a lot of work. I have come to the conclusion that I am a one-dog woman. We already have a dog who is about 9 months old, her name is Chloe. She is a good dog, quiet, and shy. She may not be as cute as the little Yorkie, but she is very well-behaved. I figure we will give it a couple of weeks and see how it goes. If puppy can't learn to go potty outside I'm afraid his stay with us will be short-lived. I must say that he doesn't whine at night anymore. He is probably sick of sleeping in the laundry room and so he hasn't done it for the last 2 nights. Thank goodness.
Savannah with her good friend Leah. This year she was able to take 1 friend to the movie and then to McDonald's for her birthday celebration since I am anti-birthday party this year! I think they both had a great time and they were even a little bit silly.
They were very excited. This doll house is as tall as Savannah! I suppose you really can't tell from the picture. Our Christmas morning didn't start until about 9 a.m. Savannah and Ava had a really hard time going to bed on Christmas Eve because they were so excited! I think after about 2 hours Jason finally brought them in our bedroom and laid with them so SANTA could actually get his work done.
Happy Girls with Crazy Hair! I think Savannah's favorite part of not being in school is getting away with not doing her hair. She begs me everyday, I don't know why she hates to have it done so bad. A fun tradition that we have on Christmas Eve (which was handed down from Jason's family) is opening a present and it is always their Christmas pajamas they get to wear to bed that night. 
And this was Leah's first Christmas (I know, lots of firsts) and of course her favorite part about all of it was the bows. She wasn't interested really in anything else. And I'm sorry, I couldn't resist posting this picture . . . 
All in all we had a good Christmas! But I must say that I am glad that it is over. Christmas came too fast for me this year. We hope everyone had a merry christmas and are looking forward to the new year!
Because I posted a pic of Ava in her dance costume, I had to post one of Savannah too. She performed at "Fantasy in Frost" on Saturday. It was adorable. I wasn't able to get the video on my blog, I think the file might be to big and that is why it won't let me. Savannah is also one who is not afraid to be on stage. She is such a ham and fun to watch when she dances. I love the costumes this year. They are by far my fav!!!
