I thought these pictures were cute. These kids are growing so fast. Each time I put them to bed at night they seem to wake up bigger. . . and smarter! Check her out reading the dictionay! That's my girl.
Ava is now 15 months old and is on her way to having a mouth full of teeth. Her gums are bulging because all the teeth decided to come in at the same time. Although she is CRANKY and unreasonable she is hanging in there and will soon be able to chew up and take down beef jerky just like her mom...teriyaki please! This picture depicts the trauma we are all experiencing here at the Andreasen household. If you click on the picture it will enlarge and allow you to see the many teeth coming in.
Ava turned the big #1 September 22. She seemed to enjoy the birthday festivities. Grandma and Grandpa Andreasen were here for the fun. She had an audience to perform in front of so she decided to finally start walking. A video of that can be seen under "Infant To Toddler" blog. This video is of her birthday. Take a look at the mean look she gives me when I start to take her cake away. Wow! watch out world here she comes.
It's amazing how much a child changes in it's first year of life. They come into the world curled in a little ball and sleep almost all of the time. A good 12 months later and they're
aerating potted plants
and eating wood chips two at a time. 
Along with these new skills Ava has mastered the sad puppy dog look. It w
orks on her dad every time.
These last couple of weeks I have gotten glimpses of Ava becoming a toddler. Her neck and legs seem longer and she is beginning to show her attitude during our daily interactions. That first year seems so slow when I think of all the exhausting late nights and "I don't know why she's crying!" moments. But it seems to have gone too fast when I think of all the cradling and cooing. Here is a short video of Ava's first go at walking. She's a pro now, with shoes and all.
