Rub a dub dub

She hated her first couple of baths...but she is getting used to it. She didn't make a peep this time we bathed her.

Ava tree

In honor of a new life, we also planted a tree in the front yard. It's a Crimson Red Dogwood.

Home sweet home

Ava is getting settled in her new surroundings.

Grandma's turn

Kind of weird to think of Susan as a grandma...

Proud papas

Two generations of Hemstreets admire the next generation.

The big day

Ava Safia Hemstreet was born May 10, 2007 at 10:35 p.m. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 2 ounces. Bracie and baby are doing well.

Her first gift

This is an antique dresser we refinished for her. It was Bracie's idea to use the crackle effect on the paint. It turned out great.

Ready for baby

This past weekend we finally finished the room for the baby. Lots of sweat and tears (thankfully no blood).