The Worleys

Our first Easter with Ava! I love this picture. She looks like she is smacking her gums! Like a little old lady without her teeth. Make up your own words to describe this face! Jay, Sarah, Ava, me, and my sister and her husband -- Nancy and Greg Althoff, all gathered at our favorite Easter Brunch at The Texas Star in Euless. Ava was amazed at all the stuff we had on our plates and our table. We watched Ava while Jay and Sarah went to the buffet. We had the privilege of feeding her some mashed potatoes. Her first bite was something to see. No camera handy though. It was like she was thinking--"Oh my goodness, what is this?" And then -- "I think I like this stuff!" Ava talked a lot during lunch. She is definitely a cutie. We didn't eat as much as usual, because we were watching Ava. She could be our new diet plan! But never fear, we managed to eat more than we should have. I did not want dinner that night or breakfast the next day! And the end of...

Look at that cute face! Her pacifer is in a flower now that has a clip so we cannot lose it. So, no more Maggie Simpson. We now have Flower Girl (which is appropriate, since she is going to be in Aunt Jenni's wedding if we have to pull her in a wagon!) We have been having lots of fun lately -- we have been babysitting Ava! She is so cute! We thought we had lots of experiences raising children. It never occurred to us we might have to learn new tricks with Ava! She has always been great. But when she does cry, it takes both Mike and I to figure out what she wants! Or if something needs changing! Jenni was with us the first time Ava came over. We all had a lot of fun. Looking at the picture below, you do have to wonder if she was squeezing Ava too hard. Look at those eyes! Ava is definitely growing up fast! As you can see below, we are already teaching her to read! Doesn't she look like she is reading? Teaching her Spanish is next! Another picture of Jenni with Ava....

Hooray for Bridesmaid Day! Let's start with the youngest bridesmaid. Here is Ava with Aunt Jenni. Jenni and her friends all gathered at the bridal shop and began some serious shopping for their dresses. Below, Jenni with Brittney Snelson, and Laura Maurisch. Jenni went to Ft Worth Christian with Brittney, and met Laura at UT Austin. Next, we have Kristin McClure, one of Jenni's roommates from TAMU. Somehow we only had one dressing room for 5 bridesmaid! Kristin was the first to try something on. Next came Melissa Reeves. She is Jenni's Maid of Honor. She and Jenni met at TAMU. They were roommates the whole time they were in college. Next, Laura, in another possible choice of dress. She drove in from Austin for the day. And now we have Sarah, with the last choice. Don't be fooled, she is not that excited about the dress! Miss Ava was performing in the audience! A fun day was had by all. Jenni has six bridesmaids. Her friend Lindsey is in Tennesee and could not be here....