Nana & Poppi In California

These photos about sum up the trip we had together. Ava grows to love her Nana & Poppi the more time she spends with them. I love to watch her connection grow with them and see that I'm not a part of it. It's her own with them. And it makes me smile. Now that she is almost three she can talk for herself and relate on her level. Poppi spent time with Ava doing Yoga and stretches, painting, chasing, and holding hands in the waves. I love the sequnece of photos of Ava reaching up to grab Poppi's hand by the ocean and then he realizes that and holds it. so touching. And the 2nd picture down of Ava with my mom and the pure joy on their faces is a favorite of mine too. 

I think seeing her with them also gives me a peek into what the best moments of my childhood looked like. How my mom and dad used to play with me, talk to me, and love me is what I see when they do those things with Ava. 

we also spent time at the palace of fine Arts and Crissy Field. Stunning architecture.

And my mom managed to catch me where I spent an inappropriate amount of time with Ava, in the bathroom. This kid just loves to hang out on the potty and talk, play, read, etc. If you asked me why I'd tell you it's because she knows I'm not going anywhere and she has my total attention, but really. I can only do it for so long. On this day I had Ava in hysterics with my tickles and goofiness. :) When I hear my girl laugh like that I just want more, more, more. It's the greatest sound :)!

sneak peek into our house when Ava has to go potty (thanks mom):

We miss you, Nana & Poppi. Please please move here! xx