For July 4th we went to my sister Anne's and Ava had a great time playing with her cousin MacKenzie and friends in her pool. When we drove from Syracuse past Cortland I really missed my friends and the sense of normal that I used to have in Cortland - sometimes I can't believe that I don't live there anymore. We had a lot of fun at the fireworks in Oneonta. These were Ava's first fireworks - she had me hold my hands over her ears but she loved all the colors and talks about them all the time.
Ava spent a lot of time with her dad - unfortunately he has more time on his hands (not of his choosing...) but the good news is that she gets to spend more time in Cortland with her father. We celebrated two years since her US adoption on July 5th. My friend Laurie M. had a baby shower - I helped plan the games - it was great to see her and I am looking forward to meeting baby Munley in the fall. Fran was a super boyfriend and took me to see the NYC ballet at SPAC - it was amazing and an absolutely perfect day! My brother Phil and his family came to visit then my niece, Jackie stayed for the week. She attended field hockey camp at Hartwick. Ava and I drove to Yorktown Heights & Scarsdale to see my Aunts, Uncles and cousins. While we where there, they threw a surprise birthday party for Ava - it was really nice of them and great to see Ava play with her two 2nd cousins that are a little bit younger then her. To end the month, Fran I went back up to SPAC to see Cold Play - another great night with a wonderful man. I am very fortunate to have met him. Ava and Topi (my dog) loves that he takes them to the park and on walks almost every night - the walks usually include a pit stop at Friendly's... So - mommy really likes to go also.
Hey Carol - this is still Ava's favorite dress. Look she is potty training. Corn - I love corn! The first of many birthday parties - and by the way - her name is now "Ava the Princess".
Great Uncle John and Ava... I used to love sitting in his lap reading too.
