Rip and tear

Despite the horrid snow storm, we had a great Christmas. Ava had a great time opening her presents.

Fall at the pumpkin patch

We took Ava to the pumpkin patch in East Pierce County to try out her costume and pick out a pumpkin. Definitely the cutest little dragon around.

Fun in Kauai

Bracie, Ava and grandma went on a train tour of a plantation while dad, Lynsey, Allyson and grandpa went on a kayak tour.

Island paradise

It was great to spend time with sisters Lynsey and Allyson.

Ava on the beach

Ava got to play on the beach quite a bit.

Fun in the Kauai sun

We recently got back from a family vacation to the island of Kauai. We stayed at the Outrigger Waipouli Beach Hotel ... it was absolutely breathtaking. It was a really nice break from the dreary weather we left in Washington.

Bang bang

There was another cool display at the fair where kids could bang on a variety of different metal objects. Ava was in hog heaven.