New Faces, New Places and the Broncos!!!

Week 32 in the life of Ava Grace was packed full of new things.  She's cut the second of her two front teeth and seems to want to show them off every day.  A new, "hee-hee" sound from her little mouth is her new favorite and she's totally in love with her banana tooth brush!

Another one of Ava's life long loves, although she doesn't know it yet, will be the Denver Broncos!  Her first Bronco onsie finally fits and just in time for the first pre-season game!  Although the Broncos couldn't get past the Bengals, Ava was perfectly happy with her new Sunday uniform.  Also a HUGE thanks to Rebecca Fernandez Grandmother for making Ava this awesome blanket and pillow.  This set will be a staple in the Hernandez household for years to come!

As this was a week of first for Ava we were so excited when our fiends Don and Trace were to be married on Friday the 20th of August and told us that we had to bring Ava along.  What a gorgeous wedding and Ava was nothing short of a complete doll the entire time.  Soaking up all the attention from other guest and the staff she was a complete ham.  She also managed a few dances with her Daddy!  (Photos of that to come!)

Wow what a week!  For those of you who have asked, "What sounds is she making" and "what do her coo's and ga ga's sound like" this is for you!  Love you all and until next time...here's Ava!

Home with Mommy...Soon!

A major goal since Ava was born in January has always been for Amber to stay home with Ava.  We're so excited that we've had the opportunity to team up as a couple to this point and now business partners to make that happen!  Ava is super excited too as you can see from the photo below!

We'd love the opportunity to visit with you about Vemma and this new business opportunity you have access to as well. We're getting a huge start to living a healthier and financially secure life and can't wait to see where things go. Just wait and see!

For more information about Vemma, have a look at our site below and please feel free to email us at casadehernandez@gmail.com or call us at 720.244.6655 (James) and 720.235.7779 (Amber).

http://www.jamesandamber.vemma.com/

Ava Update:

This past Monday we visited with the Pediatrician and Ava is growing so fast and is back on track. She is now up to 14lbs 12oz and is just over 25" long. It seems like yesterday she was just 5lbs 7oz and laid across one of my arms in the hospital room. Ava is changing from a baby to a little girl more and more with every passing day. Oh yeah...she's also learned out to scream and the louder she gets, the quicker Mommy and Daddy come to save her.  :)

Wow...prom is just around the corner.

AVA VS. GREEN BEANS!

Just About There!

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New Foods and New Toys!

First, I'd like to apologize for the lack of blogging or updating of this site with photos and Ava updates.
Second, we're into week 21 and Ava is getting bigger and stronger each and every day. 

Most recently Ava weighs just short of 13 lbs and is approximately 25" long!  Her hair is finally starting to come in and boy is she learning to use her lungs!  She's figured out the louder she gets the quicker mommy and daddy come running.

Over the past few weeks we've tried some new things including rice cereal.  Take a look at the results!

(Seriously...this can't be food.)

(Well...this taste like something, but it ain't food!)

(No way that was food!!!)

Ava is finally getting long enough to fit into her activity center.  This thing is full of shiny things, noise makers, sounds and a mirror to see herself in.  Plus it bounces!  Talk about putting her in a great mood and the expressions she makes are awesome!

See you next time!

Fear The Bunny

Here we are at week 13 and Ava is growing like a weed. Well over 10lbs, 23" long and showing every bit of it. Still a little small for her age as most kids are into three month old clothes, but Ava is still getting plenty of use from her newborn wardrobe.

This was Amber's first week back at work and tough for us all. A new schedule, introduction to the sitter (Morgan we love you!) and just a big shift in our world. Ava has taken so quickly to the new schedule and is such a trooper. Thank you God for blessing us with such a good baby!
Its Easter weekend and Amber insisted Ava meet the Easter Bunny for the first time. Surprisingly the experience was fairly painless, however once the crying began the volume control AKA pacifier was promptly inserted for comfort.
So on this first Easter weekend we bring you a few photos of the little one and wish you a safe and happy holiday.
Happy Easter!

Sittin' and Thinkin'

Sittin' and thinkin' can sometimes be a dangerous thing, but this afternoon while I've got a few quiet minutes with Ava I've been pondering a whole lot. 

What is she dreaming about...with what little life experience she has?

What will her first word be and when will it get here?

Will she really grow up too fast as most other parents tell me she will?

Who will she most be like most later in life?  Mami or Papi?  (Hopefully her mom!)

Will she be the one to find the cure for cancer or develop the next great invention?

or

Will she simply learn how to become a loving mom, photograph the heck out of her kids and become a wonderful wife?

Like I said...Sittin' and Thinkin' can be a dangerous thing.

Just a few photos from the past few weeks.  Enjoy!

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

Ava...Oh Ava

Just a quick video of Ava doing her best Daddy impression one night before bed.



This week Ava is doing so well and growing like a week.  She's now up to 8lbs 8oz and more than 21" long.

So much fun and is doing her best to sleep through the night.  We're getting about 5 hours per night, but really looking forward to those long ago nights of 8 hours sleep.