We had such a fun weekend. Friday night, our nieces came over to spend the night with Ava. Kevin and I took them to Jerry's for sno cones but they all ended up getting ice cream. Kevin and I enjoyed our sno cones though!
Afterward, we took the girls to Putt-Putt. They had a blast on the bumper boats. Kevin rode with them the first time and they all got soaked so he decided he had had enough of those for the evening. Ava made the comment, "I am as soaked as possible!" though chattering teeth.
They also rode the go-karts and Ava drove one by herself for the first time. Of course, it didn't go very fast but Kevin and I were really impressed by how well she drove. She steered so well and stayed right in the middle of the track the whole time.
We finished up the evening with a round of miniature golf. Not surprisingly, Kevin was the winner but our ten-year old niece, Leah, made 4 hole in ones (holes in one??)! We got the girls home and in bed around midnight and they were still up bright and early the next morning. Kevin got up and baked them cinnamon rolls and let me sleep a little longer--so thoughtful of him. They played outside for the morning until my sister-in-law picked them up.
That afternoon, Ava had a birthday party to attend for her friend, Avery. The party was at River City gymnastics. Ava's favorite part was swinging on the rope and dropping into the foam pit. Here she is climbing out as Avery swings by.
I tried to take more pictures but the girls were so busy running all over the place I didn't get many opportunities. Ava had a great time and is excited to go to River City for gymnastics camp next month.
After the party, we met all of my family at my aunt and uncle's house for swimming and a Father's Day cookout. Ava practiced her swimming skills that she learned from her lessons the past few weeks. She likes swimming underwater best and swam across the pool twice by herself. She also jumped off the diving board twice by herself--no vest, floaties, nothing! She was diving to the bottom of the pool to retrieve toys and we were all amazed at how well she is doing. She absolutely loves the water. We had a great meal and enjoyed our family time together.
Father's Day morning, we woke up and gave Kevin his gifts before we left for church. Ava and I let him pick the restaurant for lunch so, of course, we ended up at Swanky's. As we were leaving the restaurant, Kevin commented that we should go to the mattress store at the mall to look at the Temperpedic mattresses. I was not thrilled at this idea because I usually try to avoid the mall on weekends. Ava quickly piped up with, "Mom, we have to do whatever Daddy wants to do today because today is Father's Day." Kevin snickered at that but we ended up compromising and going to the freestanding mattress store. Guess who ended up with a fancy new mattress and adjustable bed for Father's Day? Yep, Kevin. Well, I can't complain because that works in my favor too. :)
And Ava enjoyed the bed as well. She got a quick nap as we were testing out the different mattresses and making our purchase.
Sunday evening, we celebrated Father's Day with Kevin's family which is always fun. We are so blessed to have spent this weekend with our fathers and the rest of our family. I think that most women want to marry a man that they feel will make a great father. I know I did but I have to say that Kevin has even exceeded my expectations. He is an absolutely amazing
I thank God and count my blessings every day for him. I thought I would share some of my favorite pictures of Daddy and his girl from this past year to celebrate the day.
Last 4th of July
Worn out on vacation
Last summer in Orange Beach
Driving through TN Safari Park
Before cousin Brent's wedding
Dancing at the reception
Fun day at the zoo
Breakfast to celebrate the return of Ferrell, our Elf
Playing at a Pump It Up birthday party
Toy Story ride at Disney World
On the Jungle Cruise in Disney World
Daddy's Disney princess
Waiting for swimming lessons to start
It just warms my heart to see the love these two have for each other.
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