Q2, Bye-Bye Summer, we enjoyed all 3 days of it.

The summer has come and gone. It would have been alot more fun if Chicago didn't have such BLAH weather... We had fun on small trips to warmer weather. Playing with family and friends kept us plenty busy. Ava's hair is still fairly feathered. She can roll onto her stomach now and cry as loud as a siren. Luckily, her coo'ing and laughing kept us sane. Austin, is VERY, VERY, VERY mobile. He really enjoys soccer and can scream "CARS" louder than anyone. I swear, we watch that movie 5 times a week. This week, he even tried to figure out how to jump from the couches. Millie hides more now, then ever. Taking pictures is alittle harder now, so I'll post what I have.

Now... onto the good stuff....

Austin, trying to reconfigure his equilibrium


Ava-cam, at the San Diego zoo


Ava's commentary


Soccer practice with Uncle Brian


Video proof, Austin loves his sister


Happy Baptism, with Ninong Christian and Ninang Rachel


Ava with Lola and Lolo


With Auntie Clar, Auntie Pining, and Auntie Citas


Ava, with Grandpa and Grandma


With Auntie Emily and Buntie


Austin, and his future hockey coach, Uncle Sacha



Does she ever blink?


We also went to San Diego. Two words, NICE WEATHER. Daddy was able to work on his tan. Mommy hid. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE FOOD AND WARM WELCOME. Everyone was very helpful watching Ava and Austin. THEY MISS YOU ALL.

Uncle Homer, fave cousin Alexa, Aunt Jane, Joules, Auntie Natalie, Sammie, and Danny.


Cousins Sammie and Salome(THANK YOU FOR LETTING US TAKE OVER YOUR BEDROOM, Austin and Uncle Reny.



Cousin Annie, with Ava


Nighttime cheesin' at the WORLD FAMOUS San Diego Zoo



Ava's fave feeder and put-her-to-sleeper, Cousin Mara






Rock-table picnic at Lake Chimichanga






We even visited the Echavez family. I swear, that base recorded all my words. Cousins Ryan and Nathan







Seaport Village cruise.... with Cousin Mara and Auntie Lisa


Thank you Auntie Natalie. We had fun. Ava and Austin can't wait to play with Jake.


Without sounding like a tourist, Mommy says, "Look Ava, REAL sand." geez.....










Mommy, with her bosses








Cousin Justin


At cousin Riley's Birthday party



Pinata time.... Uncle Keefer taking pix

Springtime, outdoor time!!!

Spring is here and so are Austin and Ava. Chicago finally has nicer weather and we've been busy playing outside. Austin has been a great big brother while Ava has been doing a great job stretching her lungs. Mommy Kathleen and Co have had rough and tiresome 8 weeks, since our latest IPO. Its tough, I've only been getting 8 hours of sleep. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!?!?!?! We've had picnics by the Lakefront, visits with Grandparents, haircuts, park time, and hang time with buddy Noah. Now onto the media.....





Austin, being a big brother and smelling her poopy diaper.


Ava, aka SPIKE.




Kicking back, with Noah.


Smiling, cuz she just unloaded.





If this pic could talk, you would be covering your ears. Or jumping out of a window.


After dinner walk.


This is Austin's "Big Smile".


With Grandpa and Grandma.


Obligatory sleeping pic.


Obligatory ball pic.






Ava's fave outfit, mine too.


My new haircut.




Picnic time with Auntie Emily.

Siblings

Status Report: Dad's sleep is fine, Mommy's, not so great.
Austin REALLY wants to hold his sister, Ava. Sometimes, he'll cry, just to hold her. Then, we he does get a chance, he smiles like there is no tomorrow.


Guess who wants a bottle?


Austin, checking his blog.


Jr Pier Room. REPRESENT!!!!





Afew from Easter.





Working his cage control.

Afew vids

Also, our online photoalbum is at

http://e8w117.smugmug.com/

AVA MARIE AGUINALDO is here!!!!!

Ava Marie Aguinaldo 6lbs, 2oz. 19.5 inches at exactly 9:30, Saturday evening. Mommy Kathleen and Ava are in good health. Austin wants another balloon. Daddy is tired.