Name Calling

Baby Bear. Precious. Angel. Munchkin. Pumpkin. Baby Girl. Sweet Pea. Sweet Heart... The list of nicknames could go on and on. Matt and I spend just as much time calling Ava by a nickname as we do calling her by her actual name. While all of the names listed above are used on a frequent basis, Matt and I have two other nicknames for Ava that we use ALL the time. Matt quite often refers to Ava as "Sugar Booger" while I seem to be leaning towards "Little Stinky." Don't ask. Yes, both names could be considered vulgar, considering they dually reference bodily functions. We however, have found them quite fitting for our little girl. Don't worry, we realize that we'll eventually have to stop using these names, especially in public. For the time being though, our Little Stinky/Sugar Booger continues to grow, bless & amaze us every day!

Matt caught the most precious picture of Ava the other day. The wording on her onsie fittingly says, "Squeeze Me!" How could you NOT want to squeeze this little cutie? Ava continues to be the best baby in the world! Personal opinion, of course. :) It is a rare occasion if she ever fusses, she eats like a champ, sleeps like a champ, has the best/sweetest/cutest disposition and she melts our hearts like ice cubes in a fire!

Our golden retriever, Fergie, has done remarkably well with Ava. Fergie rushes to Ava's side at the slightest whimper and looks at us as if to say, "Well, are you going to help her, or what?" Yup, Fergie loves this little girl... Although I think she loves her former days of getting our undivided attention even more. Even though it is freezing outside, I have made a point of taking Ava and Fergie on a walk every day. The following picture is what Ava looks like when we attempt to brave the cold temperatures. I. LOVE. IT.

Matt loves this cuddly bear outfit too. Since he is out working his tail off during the day, he had missed the few times Ava wore this adorable bundle of fleece. He came home early one day this week (YAY) and got to see his baby girl sporting the outfit that makes her look like an Ewok from behind. I have to admit, it is almost impossible to put Ava down when you are holding her in this get-up. She looks so comfy! It almost makes me wish they made head to toe, animal inspired outfits made out of fleecy goodness for adults! Almost.

I caught this precious moment the other night... Ava was locked on her daddy's eyes during feeding time. Matt loves getting a chance to feed his Sugar Booger. I do too. Gives me a break! :)

Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!