Ava & Gamma June 2010The weather has been really beautiful, but hot in Eastern North Carolina. We had some much needed rain yesterday and my mother had lots of visitors. She has had visitors now for the last three days and yesterday she was up most of the day. She is now taking a nap and I will be leaving to head back to Raleigh later to take care of some things & bake cupcakes for my little granddaughter's fifth birthday! I am so ready to see Ava!
It seems like yesterday that she was born. She called me while I was away and asked me to make cupcakes. She prefers my organic cupcakes. She likes organic pink icing. When we went camping I cheated due to time restrictions and used a canned icing from the grocery store. She was so excited that I made Pink cupcakes. She took one bite and said yukky Gamma I don't like those cupcakes. She never ate them. Jennifer didn't like them either. It is funny how your taste change once you begin eating pure foods without the chemicals and preservatives. So Ava reminded me that she only wanted me to make my special pink icing or maybe just bring her cupcakes without icing.
She is such a sweet little thing. I am thankful that Jennifer has raised her to eat healthy. She likes healthy things. She has never tasted a Pepsi or soft drink that I know of. She doesn't want to either. I think soft drinks are addictive. Once you have one it is very hard to stop drinking them. I have finally gone about 2 months without my Coke Zero or any of those soft drinks. That was my addiction for years. I spent a lot of money on those drinks and would try to stop drinking them or buying them but was never successful until now.
I am sharing a picture of me holding Ava on the day she was born in 2005 (above) and then a recent one taken in June 2010. My Mother wanted our family to have family photos taken so we recently did that. I have lots more to share soon. I also have a few other pictures posted below that were taken the last day of school the end of May this year when she graduated just before we took our first RV trip. Ava is such a joy.
I miss spending time with her. But I can't wait to see her on Saturday for her party! Jennifer planned a great party and the children will get to ride horses on Saturday at the farm. I will share pictures as soon as I can.
I am so blessed and thankful! I hope you don't mind Gamma (Ava's special name for me) sharing her photo's today! I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy sharing them!
Ava is presented with her Pre-K certificate!
(I forgot to set the date again on my camera)
(Date is incorrect on photo) 
Ava had a very nice class! 
Ava Grace on her first birthday!
Ava Grace on her 2nd Birthday I made her pink cupcakes!
I am searching for her 3rd and 4th birthday pictures!
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oh, this brought tears to my eyes. They grow up too fast!
ReplyDeleteTerri, What a precious post! You still have the same smile in your eyes today as you did five years ago. A beauiful picture of the two of you dressed in black/white. Thanks for sharing Ava's pictures with us. A big "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" for Ava!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jamie and Joanie! I will let you know how the party goes! I can't wait! I came home and found my patio table had blown over in a storm. The huge umbrella had broken but the glass table is still in one piece! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Terri. Let me know where your next trip will take you. I sure wish I could go along with you sometimes. Ava is such a pretty little girl and so clean and neat. Happy Birthday to her.
ReplyDeleteOur grandaughter is so precious, Can never be another one like her! She is so adorable and I am so excited at the idea that she is growing into a fine little lady..Thank you so much for sharing and for being the most wonderful gamma in the world!! Love to you today and always,Joyce
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting the blog! Ava is the only child I know that cleans up everything she plays with without being asked and puts it away exactly where she found it. Every crayon or marker always goes back in the box, etc. She has been this way since she was able to play with her toys. She is a blessing!
Hi Joyce, I have always heard that the first grandchild always has a special place in your heart. She is growing up so fast. You are a very special MeMe too! And we love you! I hope that you will have a wonderful time with her at her party today with your side of the family! I thank you and Anthony for the invitaion. Have safe travels! Love, Terri
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