Ava and the Rubiks Cube

Ava and I spent some time together this afternoon working the Rubiks cube while watching the Steelers beat up on the Chargers. And, I'll have to say, she loves working the Rubiks cube!


I don't even have to look at the cube!


"Let me get the blue first!"


So fast, the camera can't even freeze the shot...


Hmm.. almost there...


Intense concentration....


I GOT IT!

Look Who Is Jumping!

Training up a child

Ava loves NFL football!!

Why Do I Find These Things....

In the back seat of my suburban!!!

Ava Speaks To Me...

I often wonder what Ava would say to me if she could talk. Its just amazing how she seems to communicate so well without saying a word.  Here is interpretation of her actions and mannerism's:

* Oh dad! I love it when you pick me up and hold me

* Dad, watch me, I can pick up a cracker and eat it all by myself

* Dad, when you throw me up in the air like that, it makes my tummy feel like butterflies. Do it again!

* Dad, I'm so glad you came and picked me up out of my bed. I was crying because I wanted you to hold me. I'm OK now, you can put me down and I'll go to sleep now

* Dad, I sure am glad to see you! Where have you been all day?

* Dad, watch me! I can sign "Dad", "Music", "Eat", "More"! Are you watching?

* Dad, quit looking at your phone and pay attention to me. I'm about to crawl.

* Oh, yea! Please lay on your back and throw me around using your legs! I love that! It makes me laugh real hard. 

* Dad, I love it when you kiss me on my neck. It makes me feel so special.

Holding Hands

I love it when my daughters hold my hand.

Target Practice...