Ryan and the Apricot Tree

Well, the videos speak for themselves!

There will be no more popcorn on our rotten apricot tree!

The best things in life

Really

Who can argue that quite possibly one of the best things in life is watching your kid
run naked in the backyard? Prepare for one of the best things in our lives!

Ava's 1

Here are pictures of Ava's first birthday party. We had her party in Granma Cindy & Grandpa Ron's backyard with kids everywhere...pandamonium is actually the word that comes to mind. No hospital vistis, no broken bones or anything else traumatic. I do have to give a special thanks to Aania...she saved the day with cupcakes...honestly, what kind of mother am I...FORGOT the cupcakes at a children's birthday!!!

And as we all know, every party has it's pooper. Ava pooped on her own party!

Just because Ava's cute!

Bonus pics for her adoring fans...and her boyfriend (Mitchell)!

Ava's first haircut...

So, we took Ava last Saturday to Just Kidz Kuts to get her hair cut. Mommy, Daddy and our cousin (on Mommy side) Max came along for the ride! And here's the proof that our daughter now has an adorable bob and no longer looks like a shaggy sheep dog! Sorry Aania...we wanted it to be you...but Utah's a long way to go for a haircut!

Easter at our house

Ava is finally at an age where she can enjoy alot of the "fun" holidays. Here are a few Easter pics... It'll be nice when she can get some meaning behind them. Suggestions on achieving that?

The masses have voted

So, we're not all that super about remembering to blogg our adoring fans...but here we are. We've had pics requests and no need to fear...they will be honored! But really, we know everyone really wants to see Ava...I mean, hey, we get excited about seeing her every morning!



So her latest thing is time outs.



Daddy thought it was o.k. to allow Miss Thang to run and climb on our sofa...obviously NOT O.K....especially when said running and climbing involves trying to climb over the back and arms of the sofa (to our wooden floor and a broken head). So, we had a time-out. Ava protested and kicked and banged her head on her chair, but we made it. I got a hug and she has not attempted sofa diving again (yet).

so much in a year!

So, We basically forgot about our blog and so much has been happening that we really haven't had the time anyway. Well, Ava is now a year old...and what a big girl she is becoming! So full of personality and sassy too! We feel like two is really 12 months! Ryan is working for Pepsi Bottling Group and recently received a promotion and Cazra is presently a full time, stay home mommy. However, She has just received her licensing for in home daycare...so put the word out! We are presently working on the yard....always projects around our house! So, we'll keep this updated with pics and such!
Dunford Fam

In April...

Ok...now that we've had time to adjust to another screamer in the house...we're ready to keep ya'll up to date on our little family on a more regular basis.

This month we had visits from the West grandparents. Ava LOVES to talk to her Great-Grandma Allene. We had fun getting to spend time with them and celebrate Roger's birthday...how many was that again?!

We both are starting new jobs too!

Cazra's running an afterschool program at the middle school across the street and Ryan is starting at Pepsi Bottling Group on the 24th. We have decided that one of our BIG life changes will be selling Books Are Fun...keep fingers and toes crossed that the right person will come along to purchase it.

Ava smiles lots now, she coos and giggles on occasion, oh, and she poops...ALOT.

Here, she JUST pooped in her mommy's lap. Literally. With no diaper on. That was fun.

Ava makes her grand debut

What a fun and exciting time in our lives! We are grateful every day for our little girl...she has made our lives complete. Between 1, 3 5 & 7 am feedings, 6-12 diaper changes per day, and more chaos than someone who can't even find her own hand should be able to bring about, we get the small smile and giggle that reminds us why we signed up for this CRAZY ride.

Seriously though, meeting her for the first time immediately set our priorities in order. We are making some BIG life changes so we can be the best mommy & daddy that our baby could ever hope for. She's constantly reminding us that she's in charge!

Hey, you don't mess with a baby diva who knows when it's time to chow down.