Year: 2014

Ava does her Yabadabadoo… I could watch 100 times straight

Fun on the Lazy River at Keylime Cove for a family weekend.

We took a local vacation to get out of the city and enjoy a indoor water park since this winter has been so brutal and is never-ending. We went to Keylime Cove in Gurnee for 2 nights and Ava had a blast. We enjoyed the water park and ran around the hotel plus we played lots of games and won lots of toys in the different crane games. Saturday afternoon we went to Jump America so Ava could jump on the trampolines. We had to break the rules since the jumping was for kids 3+ but we got away with it for about a half hour and Ava had a blast. Fun weekend and more great memories for the Jacobs Family….

Ava had a great month and it momma kept her so busy with a trip each and every day. Here are a couple pics of fun at at the house towards the end of the month and Ava is 19 months old.

Ava is proud of every new thing she learns. Watch her stand at attention each time she stands and balances the toy. Also notice her hands behind her back each time she does it.

Ava caught on camera at the Miss Jamie show at the Kookaburra Cafe. She loves dancing to all of Miss Jamie’s songs

Ava loves copying what we do from coughing to rubbing our noses. She started copying Christine yawning and now she is our little actress and does a good job fake yawning when asked.

It’s happened…Chicago finally had pleasant weather today. We took full advantage. It has been a long, cold and wet winter. Come on Spring!

Today’s Valentine’s Day. Ava and I went to the Emerald City Theatre to watch the Teddy Bear’s Picnic. She went right up to the bear and kissed it! This one is it shy! She kept trying to interact with the bear, so I had to hold her back. She makes me laugh!

Ava and I jumped on the Blue Line train to the Chicago Cultural Center. They played live African music and had a dancer moving to the beats. The venue was breathe taking and the music was right up our alley!

We celebrated Amy’s 32nd birthday in Madison. We went to the Children’s Museum, dinner, brunch and hung out at the house. I think Hoober has the most fun!

Another frigid day in Chicago means more indoor fun! Our Wed. date with Francine was at Lincoln Park Zoo to watch Mr. Singer. Ava danced, tried stealing snacks from others and had an all around nice afternoon.

Hoober got some serious love tonight from his girls.  Hoober and Ava continue to grow closer and momma continues to tolerate him a little more each day.

Ava loves people and live music. Every Wed. and Thurs. Whole Foods offers a 30 minute live concert for kids. I don’t know if she loved the music or the kids more!
She went up to a few kids and tried to kiss them. So cute! She is very loving and sweet!

Ava and I enjoyed the day at the museum with auntie Francine. We try to get together every Wed. for an outing. The city offers free days to every museum each month and are taking full advantage!

Dave surprised me and Ava today at the Sod Room. We decided to venture out to a new indoor playroom. These frigid winter days are getting old!