Our half year visit with the doc

6 months is here and she's growing!
Weighing now at 14.9lbs and at 25.75 inches long, she is sassy more than ever.

Ava was given two shots in her legs and she took it like a champ. A moment of wha, but seconds later calmness. I'm a proud mama. She definitely showed off to the doctor her vocals and her strength. It was so cute. Afterwards, we went to the bookstore to buy her some board books as a reward!

Happy half a year to Ava!

Today she's 6 months and she's full of life. I can't believe how fast time has flown by. Day by day, Ava amazes us with every new talent. She's a jibber jabber now. I'm in love.

She's eating solids so well. I'm still making fresh purée for her (sweet potato, carrots, pears, and peas), but when we are on the go, we feed her "earth's best organic" baby food. Ava is now on level 2 and is chowing down a jar at almost every feeding plus a tbsp of oatmeal plus 8oz I milk. She definitely has a Nguyen appetite.

We are starting to ween out of sleepers and dressing up into more fashion fun clothes. Fitting into 6 months now. It was hard to clean out her closet and stock away her newborn and 3 months. Time sure does fly by.

Ava loves to roll, sit and grab everything in sight. She enjoys her time in the jumperoo and squeals and giggles so much! She's holding her huge bottles and the diapers are definitely fuller. She loves loves Sophie the giraffe! You can hear it squeak every morning. That's when we know, she's awake. A great sleeper: in bed at 830-9pm to 9am. Those baby classes work awesome.

Happy 6 months to my little princess. You are the light of my life!!

Happy Easter!!

Today was a day of thanks and praise!
Ava's first Easter and it couldn't have been better!
We got to celebrate it with some close family friends. Crawfish, bun bo hue (Asian noodle dish) and lots of appetizers. Saw many long time friends and I couldn't be happier. Even better Ava was a doll! She got to play with some older kids and it was just darling. She rocked her Ralph Lauren outfits today and wore her first pair of Stuart Weitzman. I'm in heaven.

Wishing you all a happy Easter! The Easter bunny was good to my loved ones.
Xoxo

Ava is growing up soooo fast!

I cannot believe how fast my little love bug is growing up. In this 5 month life span, she has been rolling to every single corner of the house (screams when she hits a wall), she sits up, plays with her toys and presses buttons, and now has completed her mission to eating solids (2oz a meal).

Ava has been amazing and she surprises us everyday. There are times when we come home from work ad we are so exhausted but her smile just brightened up the night. I'm back to working 50/60 hours now, so seeing Ava is now super precious. It is extremely hard, waking up early and making the best of the time together. Yeah, I sometimes cry thinking is she gonna forget me, but guess that's what life is as a CEO (ha! I never thought I'd call myself that, but sure proud of it.) so now our 3 hours in the morning together consists of: eating, singing, playing, and cuddling. She sits next to me while I get ready and we laugh together while I sing obnoxious songs. I love these moments. Now evenings are the saddest. I get home now around 8-830pm and that's her bedtime. Paul usually goes home first and gets her fed, bathed, and dressed. By the time I walk in the door, they both are sitting on the couch together waiting for my kids good night. I have the bed husband! Ava you have the best dad! Never met a man so selfless and so giving. Ava, if you asked, I'm sure daddy will do. He loves you so much. He even said he loved you more than me! Lol

So this amazing journey with you had been such a joy to us. I enjoy every bit of drool, giggles, and cuddles. I love making your food: it has definitely helped my confidence in cooking and hopefully one day mommy will be an amazing chef like your daddy. Today for now, ill be your best playtime buddy .

I love you all the way to the moon and back. Xoxo mommy

Training 101-A diva must always know how to shop.

Starting early with her own MacPro

Starting with babygap.com

looking at the new spring line 2013

BIG 5 months!

What a huge drastic change a month can do!

Baby Ava is now 5 months, and we are so over the moon with all her new discoveries.

Ava loves to talk, yap, kick, roll, scream, yelp, giggle, drool, throw up, laugh, 

and rests her head on your shoulder.  Her personality is definitely showing.  She loves music, peek a boos and she's ticklish now!  so adorable!

Of course, life wouldn't be complete if a girl doesn't have her proper fashionable attire.  Dressing up Ava now has been so exciting and fun.  We got to wear her first jeggings, and cardigan and she's just so posh.  I love my baby girl!  

Our next adventure is PUREEING and SOLIDS:
I love my cuisinart baby!!  It is so easy and makes me feel at ease, that Ava's eating healthy.  We started off with organic sweet potato.  At the nanny's, Ava tries the "earth's best organic baby food."  She enjoys prunes, oatmeal, and sweet potato.  I made chao (congee) the other day, and she didn't seem to like it, but maybe it will take some time.

Ava's sitting like a big girl now in her high chair.  We decided to go for the STOKKE trapp chair, because of the style, but also how it transitions into a chair as she gets older.  Plus, way easy to clean and space efficient!!

 Ava on her stokke chair with sweet potato.

Our time together gets more exciting each day.   I adore her and cherish every single moment with her.  Ava, when you read this, you light up my world.  You have completed and made me such a proud mommy.  I love you all the way to the moon and back.  Forever you will be mine.  Mommy loves you.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Last Lunar new year, I found out I was pregnant with the most beautiful little girl ever.  Who would have known she would steal our hearts and change our lives forever.

I couldn't have asked for anything better and our lives are more complete than ever!  This year, we exchanged li xi with her friends and got to celebrate a fun moment.  We are so thankful for our friends and keeping traditions.  Touches my heart.

I apologize I have been so behind on my posts!  With facebook, instagram, google+ and now blog, I can't seem to keep up like I did before.

wishing you all a happy snake new year!  may the new year be filled with lots of luck, good health, wealth, and prosperity.