Movie of our Princess

Hello Everyone, Here are some recent shots of our Thanksgiving...Hope you enjoy. I have also attempted to upload a video of our little angel. She is TOO Cute! We had a great time with Abuelo & Abuela Colon in Lorain. Although it was quite the trip trying to make it there. Crying screaming baby, nauseous Mom, hour extra holiday drive, slick rainy conditions, hungry baby, poopy baby...you get the picture....bad bad drive! You would think that Ava would be a sleeper, since her parents LOVE to sleep- BUT she loves to be awake- which made for a very interesting trip when she refused to sleep till she got to Lorain. (okay she slept maybe a half hour on the trip- but for the most part was beside herself. Most of you who know me- know that I can get easily car sick, and with all of the stop and go traffic, that made it pretty hard to help Ava. We probably broke about 10 traffic laws. I breasfed Ava in a running car, Corey and I did a Chinese fire drill to see if that would help my nausea, and we also thought about me stopping on the side of the road to throw up.(We opted to let me relieve myself in a Subway near my parents house ;)) Praise God I didn't throw up on Ava! I can already hear all the parents laughing at my post, even though it was pretty traumatic for us! I guess we should count our blessing that we got there all in one piece. I really am praying for our next trip- to be a lot better...PRAYING REALLY HARD ;)...

Loving Aunts...

Big Feet...and Loving Arms

Some Stretching...and More

By Request...New Pictures

Hello Everyone,

So I thought I would send another update...Ava has been doing a ton better throughout the day- in terms of fussiness. HOWEVER- when 6 hits she is like a different little girl- VERY FUSSY...bottom lip quivering and all. (It breaks my heart!- She has even shed some crocodile tears!) She is an amazing sleeper though- and so I guess we should count our blessings. Although I feel bad for Daddy- who only gets to see the bad side of Ava. The only thing that really calms her down is being near me and the source of nutrition (if you know what I mean :)) I often fantasize about the day when she gets bigger- and can tell us what is wrong, but then I think about how sweet it is to see her wake up and stretch- or even see her goofy faces, or feel the nearness of her heart near mine, and I think I can still wait...She is starting to smile, and Aunt Meggan and I could have sworn she tried to say "hi!" to us already. (We think she is going to be brilliant!) She is losing some of her baby hair already- and has an old man hair line...still cute as ever. Anywho- Here are some more pics by popular demand...

Love you all,
Cyndia for Corey and Ava

Clocking in at 8 pounds 4 ounces and counting...

Hello Friends,

We just went to the pediatrician, and found out that our little bundle of joy is now 8 pounds 4 ounces! She has gained 12 ounces in less than 2 weeks! The doctor was really encouraged, and said she looks great! Mom is so excited, and so is Dad. We just recently had some more paparazzi in town- namely Aunt Meggs. She was a joy to have here, and Ava is going to miss her a ton. (Truth be told, I think I will miss her more- she spoiled me so!- Massages, water filling, laundry...she was amazing!) We go in for our next appointment on December 3rd. We don't have to go in for any more weight checks! Now we just have to figure out this pumping thing- so that we can have other people look after Ava when I am not around! She is also getting way less fussy daily, and was such a good girl going to the doctor's office. She only cried a little when we had to take her clothes off (I mean who wouldn't cry if you took off their clothes! :)) We have several trips planned for the next two months- Thanksgiving we will be headed to Lorain, and during Christmas time we will be headed to Nebraska. I am curious to see how the car rides will go- she actually loves to ride in cars! :) Well I think that is it for now- expect updates soon- with more pictures taken my aunt Meggs...But for now- this will have to do.

LOVE you all,
Cyndia for Corey and Ava