Ava's glamour shots

Ava had her first professional pictures taken at around 2 months of age. She did great! Aunt Ashley came with us and it was a good experience. Ava really didn't know what to think about the whole situation. In a lot of the pictures she actually looked a little confused. We tried to get a smile out of her...Ashley & I made funny noises, shook her rattle and any other toy or noise maker we had available to use, but still no smile! The photographer did say that Ava was one of the best behaved babies she had photographed in a long time. I couldn't help but be a proud mommy! I actually think Ava liked the camera. Maybe its because Chris & I have our camera in her face all the time at home taking her picture! I hope you enjoy the new photos of our sweet angel!

What a Difference 2 Years Make!

Two years ago today Chris & I were engaged on the Central Park Lake in NYC. It was one of the best moments of my life! That was the beginning of an amazing journey we've entered into as husband and wife. A lot in my life has changed in a relatively short amount of time. My life without a doubt is so much richer! So here's to remembering where it all started...

Ava Montage Video #2: 3-6 Weeks

Bath Time for Ava!

Ava is now 6 weeks old and I really cannot believe how the time has flown by. It seems like day by day things are getting a little easier, and we are watching in delight as our baby grows and changes. We are now seeing her smile, and I absolutely love to hear her coo and babble. Bath time is one of her favorite times, and Chris & I can't get over how cute she is in her little bathtub! Here are some new pics of our sweet baby Ava!

Getting Clean!

Posing for Daddy's pictures

Keeping warm in the towel!

My Incredible Family

Our family was present for the birth of Ava.
Chris & I feel so blessed to welcome her into such a loving and supportive family.

New mommy, Ava, & Aunts Cindy & Katie. Cindy came into town from San Antonio to visit Ava for the first time. The picture above was taken July 4th, 2009.

The following pictures were taken on Ava's birthday June 30th.

Aunt Katie has such maternal instincts!

Grandpa Keith is all smiles

Proud new grandmother "Bee", this will be easy for Ava to say!

Grandma or "Nana" still haven't quite decided what Ava will call my mom


Pappy and Bee

Ava loves Aunt Cindy, come see us again soon!


Aunt Ashley, Kuncle, and Auntie "E" Elizabeth


Aunt Elizabeth holding our new addition

Ava's First Video Montage

Ava's first days

We stayed in the hospital for 2 days after Ava's birth. Everyone was very healthy and we were ready to get home! Don't you love Ava's Auburn hat? (Chris insisted that she wear it throughout her entire hospital stay!)

My First Post!

I've decided to start a blog about my family. We recently welcomed our sweet baby girl, Ava, into our family. This is an exciting time for us! I hope you enjoy reading about our family.


Our first family picture. Ava Elizabeth Cate, born June 30, 2009 at 12:33 a.m., 5 lbs. 13 0z., 18 inches long.