Happy Birthday Ava!

Birthday cookies made by Aunt Amy and Hannah (more b-day pics posted later today)
Look at that precious face!
She can really turn on the tears when she wants to!
My sweet Ava Lynn is one! Thinking of her birth is one of my favorite memories. Through God's grace, I was able to have a successful VBAC and hold my precious girl for the first time. Ava has so much personality in her tiny little body (she's really a chunk but she's still my little girl)! She loves to snuggle and everyday we have at least 15mins of solid snuggle time right after nap. Hannah is a terrific big sister and Ava adores her, but she can still hold her own! I love watching Ava's personality develop and see the goodness and love already so evident in her heart. I'm so excited to see how the Lord will use her and mold her into a young lady. He's already at work! To my sweet Ava: You are such a blessing to our family! You are fearfully and wonderfully made! I love being your Mommy!

Happy Birthday!

Love forever & always,
Mommy

Ava Lynn!!! I can't believe it has already been a year! Gosh, that day was such a rush with cleaning up from the storm and rushing back to you and Mommy in College Station before the sun came up that 17th of September. But, it was such a blessed day to have my sweet Ava girl joining us in this great big world. I'll never forget seeing your sweet little face for the first time as you looked at me in a way that said you were now ready for me to be your Papa. Of course, I proudly accept the reward of loving, teaching, laughing and yes, one day disciplining you as my princess daughter. Thank you Lil' Lynn for the precious memories over the last year, and I cannot wait to add to the album of captured moments with my Sweet Ava! Happy 1st Birthday Princess Ava!
Love,
Papa