Ava

Okay so I was looking at my blog and Abby and Blake have had some special things going on with them and I was feeling Miss Ava was getting left out. So here is a little of what Miss Ava has been up to. She starts off her morning by yelling from her crib for her "dada" and most mornings he has already left for work so she gets me "the chopped liver". I have to do until Jeff gets home and when he does the poor guys does not get a moments rest. She has him wrapped around her finger and wants him to do everything for her and she hates when she does not know where he is. She is also missing Abby very much. This morning Jeff took Abby to school so Ava got to sleep in and when she woke up we walked down the stairs and she was yelling for Abby and sadly disappointed that she was no where to be found. The minute I let that child down she goes nonstop and does not give us a moments rest until she is resting. She has found a love for climbing. She will climb on anything you let her and her favorite at this moment is the dining room table. You can not let her out of your sight. I know one day I am going to come downstairs and she is going to be on the top of the refrigerator!! She makes us laugh so hard everyday and we thank god for her bright spirit. MISS AVA WE LOVE YOU


I caught you!!!

And again in something your not supposed to!

Cheese ball

Poser

love my popcorn

Blake's First day of Preschool

Yesterday was Blake's first day of preschool at a new school. He started at Seville Country Club and the best part is that I don't even have to leave the neighborhood!! He was so excited to go and has been since Abby started last week. However, he got really nervous once he was in the classroom and did not want to stay but got a little pep talk from dad and he was good to go!! When I went to pick him up he had a big smile on his face and said he had a great time. He wanted to go back today and was sad when I told he had to wait until Thursday. I need to find something fun for him to do the rest of the week while Abby is in school so if anyone as suggestions let me know. GREAT JOB BLAKE

Our little kindergartner

Abby started all day kindergarten yesterday and she loved it. She woke up at 5:30 in the morning and wanted to know if it was time to go yet. We had to make her lay back down but I don't think she ever went back to sleep she was too excited. Jeff, Blake, Ava and I walked her to her first day at Riggs Elementary. We dropped her off at the kindergarten playground which is very nice because it is all fenced and only the kindergartner are there. However, Abby was wondering where all the big slides were!! Yes, I lost it but thankfully I had sunglasses so I did not embarrass her. When I picked her up she talked nonstop on how much fun she had. She got to go to recess 3 times, computer lab, lunch, made crafts and watched a movie because it was too hot to go to the last recess. She said she made new friends named Alli and Maddie and they were really nice. We are so glad that she had a great day and loves school as much as she does (we will see how long that last!) Today was day two and she woke up with as much enthusiasm as the day before and excited that she had P.E. today so she had to make sure she wore her tennis shoes!! Hope today is just as fun

Busy Weekend

This weekend was busy as usual, not a whole lot going on but it seemed to fly by. Saturday, Blake had is last t-ball game and party afterwards. He was so excited because he got a trophy just like his dad did when he played in his younger years. Then we went over to my parents house and had a Hannah Montana party. For those of you that don't have little girls The Disney Channel played her concert in 3D. It wasn't enough for Abby that she got to go to the real concert and saw it at the IMAX she had to see it a 3rd time. And whatever Abby asks her papa and gama for she gets!! Then Sunday we spent preparing for Abby's first day of kindergarten tomorrow. We got her backpack, clothes and lunch ready. She is so excited I am sure she is not going to sleep at all and I am not going to sleep because my baby is starting school for the rest of her childhood years. BRING ON THE BOXES OF TISSUES!!! I am going to be a wreck tomorrow. I did not think that it would bother me because I could not wait for her to start so I did not have to listen to her and Blake pick on each other all day long. But when we went to meet the teacher I already started to cry. I guess I will have to listen to Abby's principal tomorrow "quick goodbyes make for dry eyes" and I don't mean for Abby!

Blake's last time up to bat. Hit a homer gomer!!

Blake receiving his trophy from his coach

Let's party

Blake having more fun with the glasses than watching Hannah Montana

Shaking our booties

Otter Wedding

Jeff's youngest brother Nick got married on Sunday to Christina. The wedding turned out really nice, hot but nice!! They had it in their backyard and Jeff was one of the groomsmen, Blake the ring bearer and Abby was a flower girl. We all had a great time and hope Nick and Christina many years of happiness!!

San Diego California 2008

We just got back from our annual family trip to San Diego. We stayed a little longer this year than most. We were there for 10 days and the weather was great the whole time. We got to enjoy fireworks over the bay which were unbelievable. Jeff and I are wondering how we will ever be able to top the show we witnessed, it was awesome. Then the rest of the time was fun at the beach well, almost the whole time. For those of you who don't already know I am a surrogate and am five months pregnant. While I was at the beach I thought that I was going into labor and you would think that after three of my own pregnancies I can tell the difference. To make a long story short I ended up having kidney stones and food poisoning so needless, to say it put me out of commission for a couple of days but, than I was good to go. We had a wonderful vacation and thanks mom and dad for taking us once again for a memorable week.

Enjoy the pics!

Happy Father's Day

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Abby's 1st Swim Meet

This morning Abby swam in her first swim meet. It was held at Williams Field High School at 7:30am. She swam freestyle and was the in the first heat. She was nervous before hand because she did not want to loose. Jeff and I told her that no matter if she wins or comes in last she will get a ribbon and long is she swims her best that is all that matters. Than she was happy! she got 2nd place!!! Jeff and I are so proud of her. WAY TO GO ABBY!!!


ON YOUR MARK GET SET

GO

SO EXCITED ABOUT HER 2nd PLACE RIBBON

Long time....

Okay so it has been almost two months since I posted. Things have been crazy in the Otter house. I will try to catch everyone up quickly and I promise I will try to be more regular at posting. Abby and Blake started swim lessons right after spring break at Mrs. Carolyn's they absolutely love her and so do I for the fact that they learn how to swim. Abby only went the first session and decided she wanted to do swim team and has her first meet this Saturday. Blake continues swim lessons and started T-ball. He has his first game next Saturday and his dad can't wait. Ava turned the big "1" on May 16th. We can't believe she is already one. Time flies and it is so sad since she is our last that we will not have anymore first birthday's. She had her big party and it turned out great. Jeff started medic school yesterday and is really excited and nervous about it. For me well, I have been a mom and a wife and keeping up with those duties. That is what we have been up to the last two months in a nutshell.