Ava's Grandma and Grandpa

I'm learning how to cook

2009-12-31T09:09:00.000-08:00

Today, Grandma and Papa taught me how to chop vegetables for rice pilaf. They gave me a butter-knife to use. I know they aren't sharp but that's probably a good thing because I'm not to good with knives' yet. But what I did figure out watching Grandma is that chopping is all in the body language. Watch me work in the video. Oh by the way after my nap Papa and Grandma took me to the Point Defiance Zoo where we met up with Daddy and Mommy, at the end of each year they have lights everywhere at night. It was amazing. Grandpa was having fun taking pictures without a flash and moving the camera around to get color swirls. Wow we Wow

AVA

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Hi Everyone My Grandma took this picture of me

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Thought you might like it because it seems to capture me looking older then I am. Now I see where my Daddy got his picture taking skills

Love Ava

The day at Grandpa and Grandma's

2009-09-30T22:32:00.000-07:00

Played in my kitchen then outside on the deck. After that I played with lego's and Grandma and Grandpa read me 3 books, well Grandma did the reading but it was still nice having them both there. After my nap I had a suprise visitor. Auntie Di

Fair Day with Granma and Papa

2009-09-15T20:43:00.000-07:00

We got to go to the fair with Ava and Jim and Katie Monday. What a treat when Ava got there she was so excited. The slide calmed her down, (still not her speed). She did like the train and the tractor and the merry-go-round.

The last of the Summer days in 2009

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wednesday at the zoo with Grandma and Grandpa

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August 5th with Ava

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Hot Summer Days

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Bubbles in the backyard

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Planting flowers in my sandbox garden

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A Day at the Park

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Staying with Grandma and Grandpa

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Our Last day in Italia :(

2009-06-02T07:29:00.000-07:00

Well this is it, it had to end sometime. On a positive note, we had a great time today in the town of San Gimigniono. We got there just in time for lunch so we went to a great little Tratoria in a square called della Madonna I was really hungry so I ate a whole bowl of ministrone soup and some bread. Then Grandpa took me out for a walk while everyone else ate. Then we went for a walk to a park and I fell asleep in the stroller. It was very peaceful. Then Me and Mommie and Grandma and Grandpa went back to the villa so I could sleep, (actually I think Grandpa wanted to take a nap) Daddy and Auntie Di stayed in town. Daddy to take pictures and Auntie Di to shop. So now I'm going to lay down for a nap and Mommy is going to pack.

Ciao everyone see you back in the States:

Ava Bella reporting reporting from Tuscany, IT

Ava Bella reporting from San Gimignano Tuscany, IT

2009-06-01T09:38:00.000-07:00

Well it was a rainy day in San Gimignano today. We spent the morning in the town and said our good byes to Leo and had a late lunch then we went back to the Villa for a nap. I just woke up from a nap and now I'm going to have some milk and play so later we can go to the town for dinner. Wednesday I have to fly back home, that's going to be tuff, it's a long trip. My Grandma and Grandpa are going to stay another week but my Auntie Di is coming back with me and my Mom and Dad.

Right now I'm sitting with my Dad while my Grandpa is posting this blog. If you check out my Ava Bella website you can see all the pictures my Dad has posted of our trip. I think Italy is my favorite country so far although I still really like Guatemala too.

Ciao for now:

Ava Bella reporting from San Gimignano

Finally we're back on line

2009-05-31T10:43:00.002-07:00

Wow, what a vacation. I think I'm having the most fun of everyone. Plus I don't have to take a lot of naps. I just sleep in the stroller when I'm being pushed around. The first week we were in Sicily, that's where my Grandpa and Daddy's family lives. The first day we were there My Daddy and Grandpa's relatives from Partinico, (near Palermo) came to our villa to visit. They were all very impressed with the way I eat pasta. Oh yea pasta and bread are my new favorite foods, I still like beans and rice but pasta and bread are right up there at the top. Anyway there is a video below of the whole Viola family watching me eat pasta. They are all cheering Brava and clapping so I got in on the action too. It was great fun, check out the video and you'll see what I mean.

Ciao

Ava

PS, I know some other Italian words too like grazie, buono, mangia, pasta

and the GPS lady taught me, right, left and roundabout.

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Wednesday at Grandma and Grandpa's

2009-05-06T22:49:00.000-07:00

This Wednesday after breakfast, music class and a nap, Uncle Greg came over and had lunch. He was crackin me up. He's a real hoot that Uncle Greg. Everything he did made me laugh. Watch the video below and see for yourself.

Love Ava

2009-05-06T22:48:00.001-07:00

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My Monday at Grandpa and Grandma's house

2009-05-04T19:40:00.000-07:00

Today in the morning after breakfast we took a bike ride to see Karen, Conner, Elliot and Garret at their house and they have little baby ducks it was a lot of fun. Check out the video and pictures below.

Love Ava

2009-05-04T19:38:00.000-07:00

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A Morning at the Orrino's

2009-05-04T13:25:00.000-07:00

We had a great morning today we went over to see the Orrino family they have some baby ducks and they let me feed them and pet them. Then we went on the swings to play and then Connor played the guitar for us.

A Monday at Grandpa and Grandma's

2009-04-27T17:44:00.000-07:00

It was a fun day today even though I've got a new tooth coming in. I helped Grandpa pack for the trip, went for a bike ride, walked in the garden with Grandma, watched Grandpa shave off his chin beard, and went to the zoo before Daddy picked me up.

Today at My Grandma and Grandpa's house

2009-04-15T20:14:00.002-07:00

Betcha can't guess what kind of desert I had after lunch at Grandma and Grandpa's house today?

I'll give you a hint...it's a color of a berry.

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Forever Family Day

2009-04-06T17:24:00.000-07:00

On March 28, 2009 we celebrated the first of many "Forever Family Days". Yes it has been one year since Ava came to us from Guatemala and she has brought so much love into all of our hearts.

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A Great day at Grandma and Grandpa's

2009-02-18T21:04:00.000-08:00

Today Daddy took me to Grandpa and Grandma's house. It was a lot of fun. They took me to my music class in the morning and when we got back Grandpa took me outside to play. I went on the swing and then we took a walk and Grandpa showed me a caterpillar I guess he thought I would like it but I didn't and I ran away. We had fun, I threw rocks and ran and touched the trees. After my nap Grandma took me outside to play. It was a nice day today.

Feb. 18th at Grandma and Grandpa's

2009-02-18T21:03:00.001-08:00

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Driving Grandpa's Car

2009-02-17T19:53:00.001-08:00

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A Tuesday With Grandma and Grandpa

2009-02-17T19:51:00.001-08:00

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Ava's first day of Kindermusik class

2009-02-05T05:18:00.001-08:00

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Can't clap with my big jacket on

2009-01-27T19:43:00.001-08:00

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We're Back with some videos

2009-01-27T19:01:00.000-08:00

Well, I had a nice talk with my Grandpa and I told him to get busy and post some videos to my blog. He promised he would so here is a video of me eating all by myself with my own spoon and Grandma reading me a book. We had a fun day

Love Ava

Tuesday with Grandma and Granpa

2009-01-27T19:00:00.001-08:00

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Wednesday at Grandma and Grandpa's

2008-12-24T18:30:00.000-08:00

Today, my daddy took me to Grandma and Grandpa's house, he had to work. Well I guess you could say I did it all today. I played, I laughed, I ate, I slept and I pooped. I mean I really pooped but we won't talk about that. My auntie Di was at Grandma and Grandpa's today she made me laugh, a lot it was fun. Auntie Di and Grandma cleaned me up after I......you know Grandpa was glad he didn't have to.

Wednesday December 24th

2008-12-24T18:29:00.001-08:00

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Patty, Auntie Helen, Auntie Joanne, My Grandpa, My Grandma and me (Ava)

2008-12-16T20:25:00.001-08:00

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Visitors at my Grandma and Grandpa's

2008-12-15T20:12:00.000-08:00

This last weekend Patty (my Grandpa's cousin), Auntie Helen and Auntie Joanne visited from Michigan for my G-G's funeral. It was nice to see them again, I saw them last summer. Even though it was a sad time, I still had fun being at my Grandma and Grandpa's and getting all the extra attention.

My Grandpa didn't take very many pictures because he was sad but he took some you can see them on his picture sight

My Great Grandma GG

2008-12-06T08:24:00.000-08:00

On December 4th at 2:30 in the morning my GG died. She was 85 years old. I'm glad I was able to get to know her. She sure did love me and all of her family. She had cancer and she could still manage a smile and a greeting, she would say "there's my little sweet heart" whenever I came into the room. I learned how to say GG from my Mom and Dad. She smiled when she heard me say that.

My cousin's and I sure will miss her. I'm glad we have lot's of pictures so I will remember her. I know my Grandpa will be sure and tell me all the stories about her as I grow up.

Bye Bye GG

I love you

Ava

PS:

When my GG died she just had a new Great Grandson Preston Joseph born December 3rd

so she had 5 Great Grandchildren in all.

Evan, Tyler, Kaiya, Me, Ava and now Preston

Going to the gym with Grandma and Grandpa

2008-11-27T00:24:00.001-08:00

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2008-11-26T23:42:00.000-08:00

Grandma and Grandpa took me to the gym they work out at
They have a playroom there for kids it was fun, i'm sure glad
I didn't have to work out like they do. I'd rather play.

PS, check out the pictures by clicking on dropshots upper right

Wednesday November 19th at Grandma and Grandpa's

2008-11-19T21:09:00.001-08:00

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Ava's Walking

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Climbing the stairs 11-14-08

2008-11-14T16:27:00.001-08:00

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A Rainy Wednesday with Ava

2008-11-13T18:34:00.001-08:00

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November 12, 2008

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Bonus Friday With Ava

2008-11-08T22:16:00.001-08:00

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Ava Video Part 2

2008-11-06T21:21:00.001-08:00

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Ava Day Part 1

2008-11-06T21:20:00.001-08:00

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Going to visit GG

2008-11-05T17:55:00.001-08:00

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Found a new place to explore

2008-11-05T17:53:00.001-08:00

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10-29-08

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10-15-08

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2008-11-02T09:14:00.000-08:00

Just relaxing on the hammock

2008-11-02T09:11:00.000-08:00

Wonder if I can do this step thing?

I think I'm going to love shoes

I'm starting to get the hang of lammy

This is Dora my car

EXTRA EXTRA..Ava is CRAWLING 3:30 PM Oct. 8, 2008

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After this, time for a nap

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Melon shopping

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Reading a book

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gettin around the house

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Arriving at Grandma and Grandpa's house

2008-10-08T13:24:00.000-07:00

Ava's Grandma and Grandpa

2008-10-03T11:58:00.001-07:00

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2008-10-01T19:47:00.000-07:00

I just got to Grandma and Grandpa's house and Grandma read me a story about a bunny and a bird.

Hey Grandpa, I think I'm stuck between these two chairs, will you get me outta here

Thanks Grandpa, I thought I might be stuck here all day

Let's get out of the living room and go into the family room where my toys are.

2008-10-01T19:42:00.000-07:00

Now this is what I'm talkin about, no tight spaces to get stuck in and plenty of toys.
Heaven I'm in heaven...
maybe later you can take me on the swing Grandma OK?

Wow this is fun but I'm thinking after this I might want to take a nap.

2008-10-01T19:04:00.000-07:00

Ava is ahead of her time. this is going to be the new dollar bill.
It's called the Oh My dollar.