4th of July

For the 4th of July we went to Gridley for a family BBQ and swimming.  It was a good day for both because it was so hot.  Ava was excited to see her cousins and play with them in the swimming pool.  She really is a fish and spent most of the day swimming.

Before heading to Gridley we had a little surprise waiting for Ava.  Ava has mastered riding her tricycle, so it was time to upgrade.  Rich has been wanting to get Ava a balance bike since Christmas, so we decided this would be a good time.  Balance bikes don't have pedals.  It is suppose to help kids prepare for a big bike without needing training wheels.  So far Ava likes it, but is still getting use to it.  It will take some time and practice before she moves at a good speed.  And even longer before she can glide.

Ava just woke up, so she is not thrilled about her surprise.  She just wanted to go back to bed.

We were a little disappointed in Ava's reaction.  She was so tired and grumpy.  In this picture she decided to lay on the ground and hide.

After a few minutes Ava warmed up and was excited about her bike.  She really isn't a morning person and I can't blame her because I'm the same way.

Cute red, white, and blue Papa & Nonna Kurz bought for Ava.

Riding bikes with Ezra.

Ava helping Luca get his ball.  Luca is a silly dog.  When he is being ignored he likes to put his ball or kong in a place where he can't get it.  Then he whines until somebody helps him.  We call it his damsel in distress act.  It can be pretty annoying, but we love him anyway.

Lily getting some air.

I love Sherrie and Eli in this picture.

Uncle Bob is an awesome uncle.  He was throwing all the cousins in the pool and letting them jump on top of him.  I hope all the cousins appreciate him.  This is Bob throwing Kobie.

Bob throwing Lily.

Nathan and Kobie getting Bob.  Ava is just happy doing her thing.

Lily, Kobie, & Nathan on top of Uncle Bob.

Ava playing with Rich.  Ava spent most of the day in the pool with her dad.