Lily of the Valley

Can I just take a moment to talk about this amazing little flower that is growing up right before my very eyes. This little girl who, with every passing day, seems to learn more, grow more and gain more. Here is Ava Lily at my cousins beautiful vineyard wedding. You would have thought she was the bride, the way she strutted around the yard in her little white dress. She is not only walking, but almost running. She idolizes her big brother, trying to mimic everything he does. Even it means scaling a wall, she will try it. He eyes are breathtaking. She looks so much like Dana, it takes my breathe away. She is the sweetest little girl, but with a big attitude. If she doesn't get her way, watch out. She gives dirty looks, and sticks out her big bottom lip. But 99% of the time she is smiling big and letting lots of giggles out. She is talking SO much. New words include please, thank you, luv ya, mommy, dada, papa, baba, grandma, more, all gone, tree, there, bird. And of course she will copy whatever word you say. She is always pointing at everything, as if to say, check out all these amazing things. The other day she was extra cuddly because she was teething and I just soaked in it. I was holding her, dancing with her, loving on her. This amazing little girl is truly amazing and my heart booms with love for her. We are so blessed by her and oh my how she enriches our lives.