FINALLY! PLAYDOH!!! :)
Stretching like Daddy before an afternoon run.
The Anderson's invited us to join them for a weekend at Middleton Fishing Camp on Blue Cypress Lake. Brent wanted to go on a photo excursion and we were looking forward to taking Ava on her first camping adventure. The forecast looked a bit chilly for tenting, so we went cabin-ing instead. It turned out to be an excellent idea since it got down into the upper 30's at night!When we first arrived, Lyla and Ava busied themselves with playing.
A snuggle in the sun on Saturday morning.
After breakfast, and renting a pontoon, we layered up to head out on the lake. Ava wore two pairs of pants, two shirts, a jacket, hat, and my mittens. 
Snuggled up to drive the boat with Daddy.
Who wouldn't love that face?!?! :)
Lyla-bean was equally layered and equally cute.
When we stopped for a brief fishing break, Ava took the wheel.
Blue Cypress Lake was stunning. Rather windy and cold, but stunning. In the background you can just make out a blue heron. We saw dozens upon dozens of osprey and had birds serenading us at every stop.
Learning to reel with Daddy.
Lyla didn't want to be left out and climbed up to see what Ava was up to.
When we were underway, Brent manned the bow and was on the lookout for great photo ops.
It was even more windy on the return trip, so we cuddled under some blankets.
Lyla enjoyed a bottle and simultaneous snuggle.
Fast asleep once we got back to the cabin.
We didn't want to wake her up!
Once bedtime arrived, both girls took full advantage of the air mattress we brought. The cabin was one large room with an adjoining bath. Two single beds were pushed together for Brent and Nicky. Each girl slept in their own pack n' play, and Ryan and I had the air mattress. There wasn't a lot of room, but we had a GREAT time!
There was a care package awaiting our arrival. Ava loved her new outfit and wore it the next day to her class at the Y.
Legs crossed for a DVD.
This past Saturday we headed to Ryan's aunt and uncles for a family get-together. Ava really enjoyed playing with Kayla (4 1/2) and all of Kayla's toys.
At first she wasn't sure what to make of Uncle Jim, but warmed up quickly when she got to man the camera.
Cookin' in the kitchen with Kayla.
Always the fashionista!
Ryan and I really enjoyed our long weekend together. We took Ava to the Y on Monday and spent an hour in the pool. Wrinkled fingers for all!
She was a champ - lots of kicking, splashing, jumping, and being tossed in the air. Needless to say, she got lots of compliments from the elderly folks doing water therapy!
