Overnight Camp Adventure

Ava and her daddy have been talking about an overnight camp adventure for some time. They set up their tent in the back yard several weeks ago - played in it, but there was little interest in actually sleeping in it. However, this time around, Ava had it in her mind that they were sleeping in the tent. She even asked me if she was wearing her pajamas and everyone was frantic searching for her pink flashlight. I knew she was serious, so I immediately got her dressed for bed and found what light sources I could. Out the door she went with all of the comforts she needed for the night. It was 7:00 PM at the time. By 8:00 PM I thought to myself...this just may work. By 9:00 PM they were in the house for a snack and to my surprise quickly back out the door and in their tent. I checked on them at 10:00 PM and Chris whispered, "she's not asleep." I left and returned at 10:45 PM and they were both sound asleep. I can't believe it! What precious people I have in my life. And, what a great daddy to make such precious memories with his little girl!

The Great Easter Egg Hunt

Ava woke up this morning and asked me if she could look for the eggs. I couldn't believe she remembered it was Easter! She ran down the hallway and looked out the window and saw all of the treats the Easter Bunny left her. I've never seen her so excited. At Christmas, she was in shock and could barely speak. This time around, she was talking a million miles a minute telling us about the things she could see from the window. I quickly got her out of her pajamas and managed to have her believe the Easter Bunny wants her to wear her bunny ears. Seriously, all I wanted was one photo of her in her ears. She obliged and became more and more excited as we opened the shutter doors exposing more window for her to see eggs all over the yard. There is nothing more pleasing to a parent than to see your child happy, appreciative, imaginative and innocent. This is our first Easter Sunday at Rockledge and we're looking forward to creating many memories here. It's such a good home to us!