"It's the SIMPLE things in life that count."

Marriage, family, friends...relationships.
Peace, Hope, Faith...LOVE.

But there is a lot of laundry, dishes, tears & laughter, messes, homework,
hair to fix, teaching, learning, stress and fun along the way!

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ava's 5th Birthday Weekend

This little girl was all smiles to be turning 5!
We started celebrating early, and the party went on and on...
for her birthday cake she wanted rainbow chip cupcakes
and she wanted to help make them.
she was delighted about everything and so easy to please!
Or maybe I'm just getting used to dealing with demanding teens :)


her sisters were so thoughtful 



 her celebration continued all weekend with daddy and friends
Turkey bowl and Chili's on Thanksgiving Day

seeing Christmas decor
and she even got slurpees for all in honor of her big day!

oh how I love this girl

and oh how she loves getting her picture taken

Darling Ava lights up our whole family.  She has such a pleasant disposition with just enough spunk to keep us all laughing and me rolling my eyes.  She is adored by her sisters friends and loves all the attention she gets from the older kids.  She's always good for a hug and a kiss, which I just can't get enough of.   I love this little girl and can't imagine life without her in it!


3 comments:

  1. She is too adorable! Her smile just lights up the room! I remember you looking amazing at 9 months prego and walking up our street. Time flies!

    And a trip to the Philippines? Love the adventures you are experiencing and the memories you are making!

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  2. Oh our ava is growing up and becoming such a youg lady. Your birthday week looked so fun. The first of all six 4 year olds to turn 5. You are leading the way in singapore style.Your Nan and Pop adore you too and miss you like crazy. Keep that precious playful smile and keep asking those very important and profound questions to the right person, your very blessed with the Holy Ghost for her children MOM. we love you ava and so glad we got to talk to you on your birthday here and one day early there. You sure keep a spark in the Stevens bunch. Nan and Pop in Mexico

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