We can't keep it a secret any longer!

Paul and I are expecting baby #2!

My due date is June 14, 2010. A LONG ways away! We are all very excited. Especially Miss Ava who now thinks everyone has a baby in their belly, including herself.

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Here is the ultrasound picture. They say there is a baby in there, but it just looks like a bean to me!

{7 weeks}

Trick or Treat!

This year Ava wanted to be Snow White or as Ava says it "Snow Wipe!" At the moment Snow White is Ava's favorite princess. Next to Mommy of course!

There were several Snow Whites this year. They were all cute!

We celebrated at my Michele's house all the way out in Peoria! It's far, but we had tons of fun.

"The Fairest one of All!"

Snow White with cousin the Pirate {Megan}

All the beautiful Snow Whites

Ava's 1st house...she thought she had to leave her bucket there!

After every house Ava said "Not scared Mommy!" My baby is growing up!

Schnepf Farms

Last weekend the 3 of us went to Schnepf Farms to pick a pumpkin for Miss Ava. We thought it would be fun to pick pumpkins, take a hayride, watch some good entertainment and have Chili. Somehow eating Chili outside in 90 degree weather just wasn't as fun as we thought. Fortunately Ava did not have a problem picking her pumpkin and we were quickly off to see the cutest little girls who were all dressed up in their dance gear and shaking their booty on stage. Ava just couldn't contain herself and had to get her groove on too. It was so hysterical. Where's the video camera when you need it!?! Sadly, Ava has her mother's rhythm and coordination. Sorry babe!

Ava getting her groove on!

Too much fun for a 2 yr old!

Grampa Newell

This month my Grampa Newell turned 94! We celebrated with some cake, ice-cream and enjoyed some entertainment from some of his great-grandkids. I think they may have had too much sugar because they got a little crazy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAMPA!

{top: Tucker Ashton, Cooper Ashton bottom: Grady Ashton, Duncan Ashton, Great-Grampa Newell, Ava Prentis}

{top: Duncan Ashton, Tucker Ashton bottom: Ava Prentis, Grady Ashton}

This last week, my really good friend Kathi and her new baby girl Keira came for a visit. Ava just loved baby Keira. Keira is such a sweet baby and was a good sport. Surprisingly, she didn't suffer any injuries. Ava hasn't learned what "personal space" is just yet. I think Ava is ready for a little brother or sister. We'll see!{Ava and Baby Keira}

A few weeks ago Ava jumped off the diving board for the 1st time at Gramma & Papa Duncan's house. Now, every time we are there she wants to jump off the diving board. I can't say I wasn't nervous at first but she has such a great time doing it and believe it or not, my baby can swim!

San Diego Vacation

What do you do when the local news reports EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING for the upcoming weekend? That's right....You get the heck out of town! So Paul, Ava and I took off on a 5 1/2 hour drive to San Diego!

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Our 1st stop was Sea World! Paul and I haven't been to Sea World in a long time and it was Ava's first time. She was so excited to go. Her cousins had been telling her about Shamu ever since they came back from their trip. She already knew how to do the SHAM SLAM!

The 3 of us waiting for Shamu. Yes...we were in the SOAK ZONE!

SHAMU!

Ava didn't enjoy the soaking part while it was happening, but afterwards all she could talk about was "SHAMU ALL WET!" I think she secretly enjoyed it. Later that night we even dined with Shamu 3 feet from the tank! It was so much fun!

Ava also got to go to the 4D Sesame Street show with Elmo! Where, AGAIN, we got wet. I don't think I will be able to get Ava into a movie theatre any time soon.

Here are some pictures from around the park.

Our next stop was the beach! What a day. I think everyone else had the same idea. We had a terrible time finding a parking spot, but we finally got the the beach!

It was such a beautiful day! You couldn't even feel the sun...therefore...I forgot sunblock on myself! I did, however, remember to coat Ava really well, but my back is as red as a lobster. It's 2 days later and it still hurts. I can't believe it. I'm 30 years old, live in AZ and you would think by now I would remember sunblock. Oh well!

It was a GREAT family vacation! I can't wait for Disneyland.