How To Eat Baby Feet

Step 1: With both hands, grab hold of your foot of choice.

Step 2: Open your mouth as wide as you can.

Step 3: Stick the foot in your mouth, toes first.

Step 4: Savor the flavor (you won't be needing the binky any more).

Step 5: Give stern looks at those looking to share your feast.

The Return of Ava

A Pirate's Life for Ava

This weekend we took Ava to the theater to see her first movie on the big screen. The movie we saw was the third in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise; and at nearly three hours long, we weren't sure if Ava would make it through. However, she was quite enthralled by all of the swashbuckling action, sitting through all 160 minutes without making so much as a peep.

As you can see above, Ava was quite taken by Johnny Depp's portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow, desiring to be one of his shipmates. Dressed as a pirate, she set sail in her tub in search of the Black Pearl and humming "yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me." We tried to get her to smile for the camera, but she was determined to stay in character, her eyes set on the horizon where vast treasures awaited.

Later in the day she returned from her voyage with several gold coins she pillaged during her pirating. With her treasure plundering behind her, she was finally willing to smile for the camera.

During all the excitement we noticed that her sabre was missing and asked if she had perhaps decided to give up the pirate's life.

She deftly retrieved her sword from below deck and brandished it as she gave us the most menacing pirate look she could muster.

I guess we'll know not to ask that question again.

Lily Mae Strikes Back

Swimsuit Issue II

Ava has been loving the warm weather. She loves being outside and is looking forward to summertime when she can try swimming again. We had her try on her swimsuit to make sure that it still fit.

Being in her swimsuit must have reminded her of our last swimming expedition, because as soon as it was on Ava got very excited and looked up as if to ask, "Are we going swimming?"

We had to tell her "not today," but promised to take her swimming soon. Disappointed, Ava laid back on her blanket, dreaming that she was laying out in the sun.

The good news is that although Ava is slightly chubbier and taller than she was the last time she wore her swimsuit, it still fits. So, Ava will be looking very fashionable when she gets her next chance to swim!

Lily Pad Face-Off