We have been watching Ava crawl around the room and play. She can be so funny. She has found the mirror. She keeps trying to kiss herself in it. She stands in front of the mirror and babbles on.

Today Terri and I both could swear that we heard her say Hello. It was so cute. She is a little ham for sure. She loved her picture being taken for the group pic. She came alive in front of everyone. In fact everywhere we go she seems to get fans. Fans that want to hold her and touch her. She just laughs and giggles.

The joy that she has brought us in such a short period of time is just unbelievable. I use to sit and wonder why. Why us? Why did we have to wait for so long? Why couldn't we have children? I caught myself many a time asking God why? Now I know why. I am convinced that Ava is a gift from God. A gift that we will forever cherish. I strongly believe that Terri and my and Ava's paths in life were meant to cross each other and come together.

Happiness can be found even in the hallways with Ava

Smiles and laughter

Father and daughter


Look who's found the mirror


Ava's Fan club is growing



Someone looks serious



The mothers and children from Group 257

The children of Group 257

The fathers and children of Group 257