Happy Halloween

This was Avila's first time trick-or-treating. We practiced all afternoon saying three things, "trick-or-treat".........."Go Army" (she was a Westpoint Army Cheerleader).....and "thank you". Well, I'm not sure how many times she said any of the phrases we practiced, but I do know she said "CANDY" over and over! She didn't notice any of the scary costumes or frightful music; nothing phased her. She was a girl on a mission. Avila would run to doors dragging her "candy purse", smile at the person holding a bowl of candy, say thank you, and run to the next door. Didn't take long for her to become a pro. At a number of houses she stood at the door waiting for 2 or 3 more pieces of candy, she was working it for as much as she could get. How could you resist a little cheerleader looking at you with those pleading eyes saying "candy......tank-too (thank you)"

Emma was content to be moms costume, taking in the whole event. Next year Blair and I will have double the candy to raid when the girls go to bed. Oh how I love eating candy I didn't have to work for.

Hawaii

These pictures are a little late, but better late than never! :o)

We had a lot of fun visiting my brother and sister-in-law who are stationed there.

Hoorah, go Army!

The pictures say it all. If we weren't swimming at the pool we were playing at the beach.

Go Army - Beat Navy

Yes, I was a cheerleader in high school. Proud of it. And yes, I have high hopes that my daughter will at least not mock them as much as her daddy does. And yes, to the horror of many I would be happy if she wanted to be a cheerleader in high school.

....................I'll pause a moment for the shock and awe.................

This Halloween Avila will be dressed as an Army Knight cheerleader. This is as close to Westpoint as she will ever get if she got her mommy's brains or her mommy's lack of desire to "play guns". This Halloween she will cheer for uncle Stephen and the men and women fighting for our freedom. She will cheer for Army with all her spirit although Navy continues to beat them. She will cheer for her uncle Stephen who "plays war" every day in Hawaii living the hard life.

Let's go Army .....clap, clap, clap.......Let's go Army........clap, clap, clap....... Let's go!!!!

We love you Uncle Stephen and Auntie Megan!!!!

Beach Baby

Beach days with Avila get more and more fun as the time goes on. This is a picture one year ago today. 7 months old and ready to leave for Hawaii.

Here she is today. 4 days until we leave to visit Uncle Stephen and Auntie Megan in Hawaii again. Ready to play in the sand and splash in the wa-wa as Avila would say.

She LOVES playing in holes in the sand. She found this one while looking for sea shells. I'm not sure what she was pretending the hole was. One minute I thought she was pretending to swim in a pool and another minute she was pretending to sleep in it.

We went to our secret beach today. We were the only ones there for most of the time. I felt like we lived on a deserted island.........well at least until I looked behind me to see the road, cars, and the train in the distance.

Daily Mercies

Today I was reminded of Gods daily mercies to us while I was on a walk with the girls

I am so thankful to the Lord for the love He has given Avila for her new sister. Although she occasionally likes to steal Emma's socks and put them on her own hands, I catch her constantly through out the day doing sweet things for her sister. She loves to hold her hand and talk to her. Here she is in the stroller having a "conversation" with Emma. Sometimes I find them both making unintelligible noises to each other seeming to know what the other is saying. Avila will start laughing at something Emma "said" and both are entertained for the next 5 minutes. Today Avila decided to bring Emma every one of her favorite toys. I turned to see Emma covered in toys and a blanket. I tried to get a picture, but I figured I should help Emma not suffocate before trying to find the camera.

I am so thankful for my girls! They bring me so much joy each day.

The last 2 months

Emma must have known that to get much attention in this house you have to be able to do something cute. This is one of her first smiles. She loves it when mom and dad make crazy noises and faces. All Avila has to do is say her name and she gets one of the biggest smiles. They are already best friends. Avila loves it, someone to entertain besides mom and I love it because now there is someone else to entertain Avila besides me!!!

Who said having 2 was more work. 2 kids and 2 checkups at the same time. Avila is holding her hand trying to get her to stop crying. She was VERY upset that the nurse gave Emma and "owie" in her leg. Try explaining to a 1 1/2 year old why getting a shot in the leg helps Emma. All day I heard, "Emma....owie...Emma" while pointing to her leg. So sweet.

Avila has met her first boy crush. His name is Nick and lives across the street. And yes he happens to be an older boy, 8 years older than her! She sits at the window and waits for him to come home from school. The minute she sees his dads truck round the corner she starts banging on the window screaming for him. Thankfully he not too cool to hang out with a baby yet. She likes to pretend to ride his scooter while he's taking a break. Nick also recently taught Avila that the "music truck" actually has ice cream in it. Thanks a lot Nick!

Edlewolfewards 3rd annual camping trip!!!

Edwards family (Our family and Blair's family)

Lewis family (My mom and Patrick)

Wolfe family (My dad and Patty)

My mom and I at Morro Bay State Campground ready fun a weekend of fun

It was a little colder than expected, but we all had a lot of fun. Just more reason to have a big campfire!

Morro Rock Beach with Dad and a juice box (a special camping treat)

Mom and her girls

Emma spent most of the days snuggling in a warm blanket grammie Patsy brought. Funny, she slept more hours at night in the tent than at home. Why is that? Slept 9-10 hours at night in the tent and sleeps 6-8 hours at home at night. Hmmmmmm..... anyone else thinking Emma needs to sleep outside in a tent every night?

Avila LOVED sleeping in the tent! By the end of the weekend she was calling the tent "home" and went to bed in her sleeping bag without peeking out the door for mom and dad. Our little camper. Covered in dirt day and night and LOVING it...... sound a little like her dad maybe?

Morning till night Avila had two goals...... see how many laps she could walk around the campground and see how many grandparents wanted to walk with her. By the end of the weekend she had made a number of new friends with the rest of the campers and their doggies. Hmmmm, would you also say she's a bit like her mom?

Both of them passed out in the tent.

Such a fun weekend with the family and the kiddos.

I think we all loved it!

Emma Grace Edwards

Emma Grace Edwards
Born: June 14, 2010 - 8:02 pm
Weight: 8.1 Pounds
Length: 20.5 Inches