Newest Nolte: May 2009

The Jones Family Visit

Ava finally got to meet Aunt Brenda, Uncle Wayne, and cousins Madison and Clare from Pittsburgh. They came to visit for a week at the end of May.

It was a busy week, but it was lots of fun!!!

The whole family :)

Thanks for taking the picture Keaton!

Clare and Maddie - Running through the sprinkler at our house.

Clare gettin a quick drink :)

Ski giving Ava a ride

Weeehhh!!!!

A game of croquet in the backyard

Watch out Carl's poison!!!

Enjoying the nice weather!

Ryan and Maddie :)

Emma...enjoying the outdoors as well :)

Resting with Dad on the couch after a busy day

Arts and crafts at Grandma and Grandpa's house

Maddie following directions perfectly!

Clare doing a great job too!

The girls :)

Ava and Maddie getting to know each other

Looks like they're going to be good buddies :)

All 3 of them!!!

Ava dressed up in cousin Maddie's Hannah Montana wig -

We might have a future star on our hands!

May 12, 2009

Ava's 12 months stats:

Height: 30 inches

Weight: 20 lbs 14 oz

Ava was very brave at her 12 month Dr appt today. She only cried for a few seconds when she got her shots - It broke mom and dad's heart to watch - but she was a champ!

She's doing well - very healthy and right on track - Yea!!!

Recovering from those nasty shots!

Grandma and Grandpa Nolte came up for Ava's birthday party over Mother's Day weekend.

Going out for Mother's Day brunch :)

Grandma pulling Ava in one of her new toys.

It's hard to believe that our little baby is 1 already and we're celebrating her 1st birthday. Looking back, it has been the most wonderful and incredible year of our lives. We are so blessed and we thank God everyday for Ava - She is the greatest blessing and the greatest joy in our lives.