Thursday, September 15, 2005

Sound of the Week

It seems Ava comes up with a new sound every week.  Once she had this screech that she liked because the first time she tried it out, both Lindsey and I ran over to her (she was in her high chair) to see what was the matter, so she continued with it.  We had some friends come over that said they could hear her from outside.

This week she makes some sort of growling noise.  I noticed it before whenever I tickle her tummy but now she seems to do it on her own as she plays.  Joe Roberts really got a kick out of hearing her when we were up at the church the other night.

Speaking of church, we think she is very musically inclined because she will make noises during the hymns, then stop once the hymns are over.  Sometimes at home it seems she does this when the radio is on, too.  She also has a tendency to talk during prayers or when I received a blessing the other night from our hometeacher.  I love seeing her grow and explore her sounds and movements.  I look forward to being able to talk with her and chase her around but I know when that day comes, I will miss her babbling and only being able to roll around.

Friday, September 02, 2005

Daddy/Daughter Dates

Ava and I have so much fun together when Lindsey leaves the house for a few hours.  Last night was Lindsey's book club meeting.  When she left, Ava had fallen asleep in my lap.  We went into the game room to watch some TV until she woke up, which she did immediately.  The rest of the evening we sat on the floor playing with toys and practicing sitting and standing.  Ava really likes to sit up so she can better see what's going on around her.  She is so cute when she lifts her head and shoulders up off the ground (doing little crunches) when she's lying down.  By holding her hands above her head while she sits, she will pull up until she is standing and will turn her head as far as it will go to take in the new view.

I'm grateful for the time we spend together in the evenings and on the weekends and I'm glad she enjoys being with me.