Welcome to the Family

On July 12th my brother married Elizabeth and I gained a sister-in-law.  It was a beautiful ceremony at the Long Beach Japanese Garden.  It was a wonderful day and we are happy to welcome Elizabeth to our family.  I have never seen my brother smile so much.  It is nice to see.

First Dance

My Parents

Meet the Prettiest Flower Girl...

4th of July

This year was a special 4th of July.  We went to Gridley to be with Rich's family.  This year all of the siblings and their families were there.  The only ones missing were Mom & Dad Bowling who are serving a mission in Arkansas and Rachel who was at EFY.  It was great to be all together.

The Bowling kids and their families.

Being a little silly.

Cousins

Muir Beach

In June we went to Muir Beach with cousins.  Ava loves the beach and her cousins, so it was the perfect day.

Ava and Abby having fun, but being cold.

Nathan playing with little Levi.

Ava and Abby building a rock sand castle.

Ava and Ezra running from the waves.

Ava & Ezra.

Ava & Ezra rolling in the sand.

Bob caught a Lingcod.  It was a pretty turquoise color.

Mother's Day & Father's Day

Ava made me this card, a necklace, and a butterfly picture frame magnet.

Ava made this tie for Rich.

Preschool Graduation

Ava attended the preschool program through the city rec department for 2 years.  She loved it.  She made many friends and loved her teachers.  Ava was excited about preschool graduation, but was sad when she realized she wouldn't see her friends or teachers as much.

Ava walking into graduation.  She wanted to wear her favorite purple dress and she made her pink graduation cap.

Ava with Miss Chaundra

Ava with Miss Lacy

Ava with Miss Lailani

Ava with Papa & Nonna Kurz.

Ava with Mom & Dad.

Long Time No Post

It has been too long since I posted anything.  There are many reasons for that, but you don't need to hear them.  I have a lot of catching up to do, so keep checking back.  I have to start with Ava's preschool graduation that happened all the way back in May and add her first day of Kindergarten.  I can't believe so much time has gone by.  The next few post will mostly be pictures of our adventures.  Hopefully, once I get caught up I will be able to keep it going, but no promises.