My shy little girl! It was so funny seeing you pop up on stage with the “spring” sign with a fixed smile on your face as you glided across the stage. Made the audience laugh 🙂

I love you Ava ❤ – Mommy

It made me happy that your mom decided to get you girls passes to Disneyland. I hope someday you remember and cherish the memories we try to make.

My dearest Ava. When you say to me “Daddy I need you!” I wonder if you have any idea that I need you a billion times more.

Thank you for sharing your amazing work at school! We love you!

Ava,  I can’t believe this year is already coming to an end.  You completed Kindergarten, turned 6, and now a 1st grader.  You learned how to swim without your floaty, ride a bike without training wheels, and reading like a champ!  You talk back and challenge me at times. You get in a bit of trouble because mommy wants you to be humble, patient, and respectful but inside, I am happy that you have opinions of your own and are able to express them even if it means it will upset mommy for a bit.  You’re still quite the morning baby and love going to school with a smile ear to ear; sometimes I want some of your joy, especially on my way to work. You love gymnastics but cry about going to classes because you don’t want people staring at you, so you say.  You love to write stories with pictures to match.

This year has flown by and while I can’t possibly remember every single moment, what I do know is that when I let my mind wander, my heart and mind always bring me back to you.  You are my greatest love and you are absolute magic. I love you so much.

Keep shining, my love.

On this day, mommy had exciting news telling you that you will be a future BIG sister!!