Ava on her second Birthday...

She loved Dora!

Her daddy had high hopes that she was his "Tom boy," but we since then have put that idea to rest... have you seen this sweet little girl run???

Ava at the Sand Dunes right before we cut her hair. (Tyler was not happy about it)

Wearing her daddy's shoes.

This was her favorite baby. She carried it everywhere with her. As if taking care of three kids wasn't enough I had to tote along Ava's babies as well. To this day she always has a "little something" in her hand.

The 24th of July.

This was the first time I put her in the "naughty corner" I'm not sure what she did but I do remember just pointing in that direction and she walked her little ball of hair over and put herself in the corner ( I think she saw Drew do it so many times she knew exactly what to do).

What a cute little smile..

Ava is my only child with (light) brown hair and big brown eyes! Just like her mama!

I remember this day so well...Spring of '06, It was right after she started walking (she didn't even try until she was almost 15 weeks old) and I gave her a cookie to snack on and she just took off wondering all over our front yard. From then on she was off and running...

Ava's first Birthday!

Grandma Jeannine and Grandma Carol giving her big Birthday hugs.

Peek a boo!

We went to Disneyland with all of Tyler's family soon after Ava turned one. What a way to celebrate!!!

This picture blows my mind because I makes me realize that I truly had three babies at one time. It also shows off each personality perfectly. Ella trying to smile and do everything I ask of her, Ava just hanging out so patiently and Drew filling his mouth full of food planning his escape. This was the first time I tried to get a picture with all of them in it... didn't work out very well.

Ava One year old at Christmas time.

Oh man I could just eat her up! Those big brown eyes and fat cheeks....

She had so much hair, here she is only about 8 months old.

Ava Jeannine Hafen just minutes old...

Just days old...

I love this picture because it shows off her cute pugg nose

Ah, what a sweet baby. She was always so content to either sleep or hang out and watch all the crazy chaos that was going on.

On Ava's birthday her and I stayed home and baked her cupcakes. It was so much fun!!! I let her do all the frosting and decorating. And yes I even let her lick the batter! Yummy!

Time to blow out the candles... she had all of her cousins here to celebrate her big day!

Yeah! It was finally Ava's birthday. This poor little girl has to wait all year long for Christmas and her Birthday. She could not wait to turn 4! Now she is the same age as "Randa" and "Toey."

Ah, what a cute little face!

These Great Big cards that play music have been a major hit at our house!!!

Yeah it's the talking and flying Dora horse! She has had her eye on this for a long time!

It was so cold and snowy outside that Ava had to ride her bike inside the house.. good way to keep those tires so white.

Christmas 2008

Is it just me or is she making them kiss?

The girls are playing on Drew's new skate ramp... what was Santa thinking???

Putting in a little snuggle time after the chaos is over.

Still in the box..

Maya loves this toy! It is the Best Sing a Long.

Pretty cute Grandma Carol...