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Ava has developed a strong relationship with Hoober. She plays with him every day, shares her food and just plain old loves him. He allows Ava to do anything to him and she takes advantage of it.

My angel has said the word I have been most wanting to hear. She says a few versions: mom, momma, and mommy. Her voice is so cute!

We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at the Botanical Gardens. We visited the Wonderland Express, which was stunning! They had snow falling from the sky, trains and winter scenes from all around Chicago.
We ended the afternoon with a Hanukkah concert. Ava really enjoyed the live music.

We hosted Thanksgiving this year. Miranda, Dola, Amani, Jasmine, Papa, Nana, and Francine celebrated the holiday with us. It was a busy Thursday!

There isn’t a day that goes by where Ava shows here love for Hoober. He shares EVERYTHING with him. Hoober’s patience with her is beyond what we ever imagined. Ava pulls is tail, ears, rides, climbs and “pays attention” to him all day long. He just lays there and allows her to have fun.
She especially loves to share her food with him!

Every night we give Ava sometime to relax and wind down from the day; this happens in our bed. She copies me when I put lip balm on my lips and loves to use our sheet as a tent. She watches Elmo while she is in the “tent.”

These pajamas have been in the closest for a while waiting for Ava to get a little bigger. Check out big pimpin Ava in her new pajamas and momma’s sun glasses.

Bubbles always puts a smile on Ava’s face. She looks forward to them in the bath and is starting to try to blow them herself.

Ava and I went to the Shedd Aquarium with Auntie Francine today. We loved roaming around looking at all of the different sea creatures. Ava loved the freedom of going from exhibit to exhibit.

Ava and I went to a mini reunion with our Peterson friends. We went to Pickle’s Playroom and enjoyed the indoors. Ava had not seen Cole, Oskar, and Addison in a long time. We had to play indoors because of the weather.
Ava enjoyed her time with her friends, but wanted to go outside too!

Ava took her first international flight. We flew to Cabo for Marcus and Susanna’s wedding. It took five hours to get there and three on the way back.

Ava loved the pool! We stayed at the Pueblo Bonito Resort Sunset Beach and was surrounded by pools. She didn’t care much for the sand on the beach.

Ava saw her first concert at the wedding. Vanilla Ice got the party started! She loved to dance with momma and dada!

What will the next stamp be in Ava’s passport?! Paris?!!

I love Ava’s expression in this video!

Ava celebrated Julia and Justine’s second birthday today at the Kohl Children’s Museum. It was a costume party. Ava was Yoda and I was Princess Leia.

Grandma is here visiting from Salt Lake while Dave is in Vegas with our friend Navneet.
Ava is walking around and is loving her new mode of transportation!

Grandma is here visiting from Salt Lake while Dave is in Vegas with our friend Navneet.
Ava is walking around and is loving her new mode of transportation!

This evening Ava started standing and walking all by herself without any prodding or helping. Ava turned to us and said “I Got This Momma and Dada” Looks like we will have a little walker joining us in Mexico for Marcus and Susanna’s wedding at the end of the month.

Ava really enjoys spaghetti and all of Mama’s cooking. Tonight she really had a good time eating it.

Our little puddin’ took her first steps yesterday! She has been a speedster with her push cart for many weeks now. Dave and I are looking forward to this next stage. Watch out world because Ava Jacobs is on the move!

The phrase “Time is Flying By” has really shown its face! Summer has passed us by and our angel is 14 months old! We have been to the Farmer’s Market and Emily Oaks Nature Center over the past few days. Dave had fond memories of the nature center. He fished there as a kid!
Ava had a blast at the Farmer’s Market. She cruised in her pink car, ate crossaints, and enjoyed the scenery!

Every day with Ava is a blessing and we are loving each and every moment. We are looking forward to each and every stage. We love you Ava May…