These turned out awesome, we are thrilled with our photographer Aimee Fuller.

 

Nana and Boompa came over and had dinner last night. This afternoon I caught these two taking a nap.

Ava'a hair is slowly getting a little darker, if this hair stays I would say she's going to be dark blonde like her dad.

And next we have papa holding a sleeping beauty.

Chillin with dad :)

Ava's completed nursery.

Savta came over to let mom and dad take a afternoon nap, Ava has discovered she likes WubbaNubs.

During the day Ava likes to sleep in her bouncer, but at night she does not like being away from mom. This is her new bed, the mattress was taken off a bassinet and is nice and firm, Ava slept better last night with this setup :) We are fans of co-sleeping at night.

brunch

Ava passed out after brunch. The fried egg on top of scrambled eggs is known as a Stonewall special, named after the town where Lauren's family has a cabin.

This is a great idea Lauren found on a blog for a quick meal, it's recipes that are designed for you to put all the ingredients into a freezer bag, when you're ready you thaw them out and pour everything into a slow cooker for 3-4 hours.

Ava is sleeping a lot during the day, but between 11PM -- 3AM is her busy time!

Lauren's parents stayed with us for the first couple of nights to help us get settled, it was a big help. Last night Lauren's parents had the idea to have a feast to celebrate Ava. Lauren's dad called Chez Nous which is one of the top french restaurants in Texas and made special arrangements for the chef to create a takeout menu, something they normally do not do. They made an exception once he told them our situation. 

Appetizers were a Charcutiere Platter of Rosette de Lyon, Homemade Duck Prosciutto, Truffled Chicken Mousse, Pork Rillette and a Country Terrine of Veal and Duck spiked with Green Peppercorns and Cointreau as well as a Fresh Blue Crab, Mango, Avocado and Tomato Tower

Main course: Grilled Breast of Muscovy Duckling, Leg Confit, Burgundy Poached Pear, Citrus Glaze and it’s Shepherd’s Pie and Chateaubriand, roasted Tenderloin of Beef, Sauce Bearnaise.

Appetizer wine was a California Pinot, and with the main courses a Sangiovese.

It was an awesome meal.

Bailey, our first baby, is being a patient older brother

Savta got a really good close up shot :) Also a video of Ava enjoying her Snug-a-Bunny swing at 2AM

 everyone is doing good, mom and dad got some decent sleep last night :)

The one with her hand at her face is funny because she was in the same position in the 3-d ultrasound. You can see a tired but proud daddy here as well.