Fall?

Although it's technically fall, we've still been in the high 80s in Montana. Seriously...I'm ready for some cooler weather. Ava and I have been busy playing outside trying to take advantage of these remnants of summer.

Some of the residency kids playing by the Yellowstone River

Chris is finally off nights (Thank GOD) and onto dermatology or as a cardiologist recently told me - dermaholiday. The schedule is MUCH better for everyone and we're finally getting some decent sleep around here.

Not to mention quality family time.

As for me, I have decided that one year of slothful living is enough. You can't call it baby fat after 12 months; it's just fat. So, I'm whooping my butt into shape through a workout program called P90X. I'm sure many of you have seen infomercials on TV. If you watch TV late at night or early morning, it's unavoidable! Anyway, it's been great to be on a rigorous schedule but also to have the flexibility to do it at home. I'm already seeing results. I just hope my back holds out...it's pretty intense.

Not bad but I think my abs still need some work.

Ava is continuing to show more personality. Some of her new "things:

• She LOVES toothbrushes. She'll sneak them out of the drawer and carry them around all day.
• She can't get enough of books. I read Brown Bear, Brown Bear at least 20 times a day.
• For some reason, she loves to wrestle pillows. She'll grab them off the couch and pounce on them.
• She's starting to know when she's being naughty. For instance, if she grabs my deodorant or toothpaste and I see her with it, she'll stop in her tracks and then TAKE OFF in the other direction. She can reach into drawers so I've had to do some more safety proofing.
• She's starting to sign a few words. She's starting to reliably say "Mama" and "Dada" and it seems to be intentional.
• She also cannot get enough beans. That girl will eat an entire can if I let her.
• Ava is also fascinated with toes and socks. She will pull on your toes if she sees them. She will also take off with socks and carry them around all day. That's fine when we're at home BUT when we're at the play area at the mall, I think it freaks out the other little kids. I mean, why is this baby cuddling up with their socks.

Alright, time to get some cleaning done. Enjoy the pics.

Wrestling with her monkey.