It was two years ago today I found out that Ava’s birth was not going to go at all like we had planned or expected. Yet despite the unexpected turn of events (all dealing with complications on my part), Ava was born into this world at 12:06 a.m. June 22, 2004, the picture of health and grace. We couldn’t have been happier!
(One of these days I will get around to posting her birth story. I have it all typed up, just would need to give it the once over and probably shorten it a bit (because it’s quite lengthy).)
Mommy sees Ava for the first time after Daddy “catches” her – June 22, 2004:
A content nursing Ava (look at all that hair!) – June 24, 2004:
What a difference a year makes! Playing out in the yard on her 1st birthday – June 22, 2005:
And here she is, almost 2! Ava playing out front in a puddle – June 20, 2006:
Happy 2nd birthday my sweet, amazing, wonderful girl. I love you more than you will ever know.
Musings of a crunchy, domestic goddess 
Happy birthday Ava!
She has left the baby behind and is now a real little girl! 🙂
Love the pictures…
I would love to hear the birth story . I am 15 weeks pregnant now and love your blog. thanks
happy birthday Ava! i remember when youre mommy was pregnant with you and when you were born! you sure have grown up a lot!!! have a terrific birthday!!!
-Sarah and Hunter
Happy Birthday Ava!!
Beautiful story and photo collage. Happy Birthday, Ava!!
happy b’day ava. what a little cookie.
Happy birthday dear Ava!
Happy birthday Ava! I’m glad I’ve got to meet you and get to read about you all the time!
Happy Birthday Ava! You are a beautiful little lady!
Amy you have such a beautiful family. I am so happy for all of you!
What a sweet trip down memory lane. Happy Birthday, Ava!
Happy Birthday Ava!!!
Happy Birthday to that gorgeous girl. You are blessed!
Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Ava had a lovely birthday yesterday and I’m sure I will be posting pictures at some point. Now we just have to get ready for the party this weekend! 🙂