What an emotional & reflective week! Thursday marked Ava's second birthday born to heaven and Friday marked her second birthday here on earth. Both days I was a bit moody, to say the least. As I look back over the last 2 years it's hard to believe it's been that long since we lost our little angel. I remember so vividly giving birth to her as though it were yesterday. I think of her often and she is always in my thoughts. I know she is watching over us everyday, she's our angel. I cannot explain how much I miss her. I know that God and her brought us Evan. At times when I look at Evan I see Ava in him. When I look at Ava's pictures, I see Evan in her. It's unbelievable how many similar features they share. I often think what a great big sister she would have been to Evan and how incredibly lucky Evan would have been to have her as a big sister. We are so grateful to have had two beautiful children.
Aside from us celebrating Ava, we also had an action packed week-partly so that I could keep my mind busy, but also just to follow suite ;0) E's been continuing to surprise us, he's now signing 'light', in addition to 'milk' and 'more', although it's still hard to distiguish between 'milk' and 'light' and 'more' and Evan clapping. They look to much the same! He loves to dance to music whenever he hears it. He bounces up and down and sways side to side. He's also standing for longer periods of time (he has much better balance) and trying to talk a lot more. Evan tried a few new foods this week. Strawberries were by far his favorite! Cottage cheese followed in second. Tilapia didn't even rank in the top, more like in the least favorite food column. I think I will try the fish again next week and see how it goes. Although he gets a variety of foods, I feel like he's always eating the same thing. He appears fine with what he's eating so I guess I shouldn't worry about it. Better he eats than not eat at all! Maybe it's time to start adding some spices to his menu.
Our friends and us did our first Baby Swap on Tuesday! It was fun. Evan had a good time playing with his friends while one of the four moms went out to run errands and stuff. I am looking forward to my turn in a couple weeks. So wish we would have started this sooner. Oh well.
On Friday my mom came to visit E and I. She brought us the most beautiful magenta striped rose. Every year she brings us a rose in honor of Ava. Each year the rose blooms beautifully! You can see the her first birthday rose on my profile picture below. I have kept the petals thus far and will continue to as a symbol of her always being with us.
We had a great visit with Dave's grandparents, uncle, and brother's family. Evan's great grandparents really enjoyed seeing him. They couldn't believe how much he grew and how active our little man is. You could also tell his cousins were excited to see him because they were cooing over him the whole time. Evan was all smiles, how could he not be with all that attention!
Hugs to you today, Jax!
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