Playing in the sand...our friends Shaun & Carolee took pics of our cool sand castles...
more to come when we get the pics!
Daddy & Rylee taking a snack break. This was one of Rylee's favorite spots...she was like a bottomless pit...goldfish, apples, fruit snacks...the girl ate and ate, and ate!
The beach wears you out!
Our brave little boogie boarder. Mr. Matt decided to purchase a $3 board to see if the girls liked it, both Rylee and Ava did it! They were so brave, and loved every minute! (BTW- doesn't Daddy look buff?- WOW!)
Heading out to the ocean to catch some waves :)
Walking to the ocean for the first time with Uncle Ben
Rylee was a little hesitant at first- but warmed up to the ocean quickly! With some help from "Mike-y" and Uncle Ben!
Her smile is intoxicating in any place!
So excited to see the ocean for the first time!
Experiencing it for the first time!
Friends for life now! Ava & her friend walking to the beach for the first time :)
Driving the combine? I have no idea how you spell any farm equipment...
In awe of how big the tractor/combine is...
Getting situated...City girl turned country girl...
Looking good as a country girl :)
Conquering the bail of hay...we learned a lot about farming that day from Uncle Keith, Aunt Janet, Kelsie & Jessica...
A little scared at first...but taller than all of us :)
Getting a ride from the tractor...
Love this shot...Rylee was not afraid of anything!
Those are my girls!
Uncle Keith & Ava
Rylee & Davis Oliver
Scott, Libby(his wife) & Davis...
Ava working hard with Grandma to make us fabulous sugar cookies. ( I think it took like 2 hours to clean up the aftermath)...Grandma is way braver than Mommy. The cookie kit was a Christmas gift to Ava. I told Grandma & Grandpa that they could use it again when they came to Ohio :)
Ava & Rylee opening up Zhu Zhu pet fun from Aunt Mae Mae.
This is what Ava looked like after returning home from the Childrens' Museum In Nebraska. Quite the make up job from Grandpa...they had TONS of fun, and still talk about teh grocery store fun...
Cousins...Josiah is the newest addition to our growing Garris family. He is super cute, and super easy to love.
Tearing into Christmas gifts eary...Rylee appreciated everything she got...even down to PJ's.
Uncle Corey with Josiah & Rylee...I love how intense Rylee was with him. The minute the paci would move or come out, she was sure to put it back in. So sweet!
Unwrapping the goods...and there were plenty of them!
Sisters and all our kiddos...I love Ava's cheesy smile...
Me and my nephew...He's cheering for me :)
Nana with all of the great grandkids...
Yearly 4 generation shot.
Getting ready to take photos with Josiah for a Christmas shot. Ava is 4 going on 20...simply beautiful. Rylee is as spunky and fiesty as they come...and still very much 2 ;)
