Friday, June 12, 2015

Ava's First Month and Baby Blessing

It's easy for time to fly after having a baby! Ava is already a month old and as I've been looking through these pictures, it's already making me miss the tiny baby she was! She's still little (about 8 pounds now) but this time around I find myself more worried that I'll forget how little and soft and cute she is, so I try to take lots of pictures so I can remember this sweet stage!
1 week old:
 Ava stretching and doing superman with her legs
 My sleeping angel
2 weeks old:
Ava in her first outfit to church and then her dressed up a little for Memorial Day. 
3 weeks old:
 
 At one month old, Ava was blessed at church on Sunday, June 7. Luke's parents came in that weekend too. It was a nice blessing given by Luke, and Ava was happy and staring up at Luke through the whole prayer.
 I love blessing days because they look so beautiful and pure and it was special to have Ava wear the same dress that me and my own mom wore at our baby blessings. Here are some more pictures of Ava on her special day!
 
  Overall, Ava has been such a good baby! She's gotten better at sleeping at night and going for longer stretches. She loves to take lots of small naps during the day in her swing and bouncer. She loves to be held, especially swaddled with a blanket and a pacifier. And luckily she is great at sleeping in the car- as long as we're moving! Her brothers love when she's awake so they can hold her and help her whenever she is crying or needs attention. She occasionally will give us a smile and loves to look around and at us. She is our sweet little girl and we can't get enough of her!

1 comment:

Cheri J. Meiners, M. Ed. said...

Ava is so adorable. Your whole family looks so happy!