On the Farm

A couple weeks ago, we picked up Grandma Dorothy and headed to AG Day at the Superstition farm.  All local growers/farmers contributed to a delicious lunch that was $1.00!  We enjoyed petting the goats, watching baby chicks, finding our way through a hay maze, taking a hayride tour of the dairy farm, and eating a ton of kettle corn!  The girls both decided to take a horseback ride.  Ava saddled up on the biggest horse!  We did not have our camera but Todd convinced the lady waiting in line in back of us to use hers!  She just sent us the pictures.

Our Baby Turns 3!

Today Ava turned three!  I can still remember the day she was born like it was yesterday.  She was a big surprise and has brought us nothing but laughter and a lot of patience!  Her smile continues to light up a room (see above).  Ava May had such a fun "Ariel" birthday.  We had it outside at our house and I made the Ariel cake.  Ava's favorite part of her birthday was the cake (could it be the bowls of frosting she ate as I decorated it?).  Happy Birthday Ava, we love you.

  

ASU Girl's Gymnastics Meet

We had a "girl's night out" last Friday.  Cat, Ava, and I along with two friends from preschool (and their moms) went to dinner and to the ASU girl's gymnastics meet.  It was really cool to watch, lots of action, and the girls enjoyed it too (Cat's eyes are glued to those girls!).  What do you know, Sparky came around to to see us.  Cat has never come close to him before (well, maybe a high five once!).  She said hi to him and let me take her picture.  I was so proud of her! And here is a little secret....there are 7 Sparky's...and this Sparky I knew...it's Cat's gymnastics teacher!!  She did not know that, but how fun!  Ava just hid behind me, she's not ready for Sparky yet!

This is Sophia, Tabitha and Catalina.

The girls are making lemon chicken...a favorite at the Merrill's!