Ava at music class

Here is a picture of Ava with her friends Lily and Jacob at music class. Ava is so used to posing for the camera, she was just all giggles!

Ava is 8 months old!

Ava Danielle Gilley

It has been about eight months since I have updated this blog. Things have (obviously) been very busy. Ava has been growing like a weed! At her 6 month appointment, she was in the 75% of height and 50% in weight. She seems to be right on track developmentally as well; which is always a relief. We are still awe struck about her gorgeous blue eyes and blonde hair.

Ava just started a mother’s day out program at St. Luke’s on Monday’s (9-12) and Tuesday’s (9 – 2:30). She is having a lot of fun; she paints, plays in the sand and loves her buggy rides. They are keeping her entertained and very happy. Mommy is happy as well. On Monday’s I have her enrolled in a music class. She loves it, she sits there and stares in amazement while trying not to laugh. She is a serious baby; wonder who that is like? We also have a few different weekly play dates; Ava loves spending time with her friends. On Friday’s I take her to swim lessons. She splashes and kicks in the water and has finally stopped crying whey the teacher dunks her. Maybe we have a future swimmer in the making.

We are also happy to report that Ava has recently started crawling. She is a girl on the go! Now she can get what she wants. I still haven’t decided if that is a good or bad thing.

Daddy has taken up photography, so he has been taking pictures of Ava like mad. Here is one of Ava at the pumpkin patch and one in her Halloween costume.

I promise that I will update this site more frequently. Ciao for now!