Merry Christmas From The Bille's!

It was a VERY Merry Christmas!

Christmas 2008 was all about Ava!

Thanks for the great pjs Aunt Andrea!

Still learning what to do with our new potty chair! We have A LOT of work to do!

Thanks Uncle Lucas! Can't wait for spring!

What could it be? What could it be?

Ava was spolied as usual! Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful gifts!!!

Thanks Uncle Joe!

I really love my new toy! Can you tell?

What does Santa say?

SNOW DAY!

SANTA STOP HERE!!!! (PLEASE!)

Kyle has too much time on his hands

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Ava meets Santa again!

Santa made a surprise visit to the Robbe's house this year.

Luckily we were there for a visit that night!

This year she wasn't so sure about the big guy! But she did manage to steal his cookie before he left for the night! Hope she is not on the naughty list!

Cookies for Santa! (or dad)

Hopefully the start of a family tradition. Ava and mom making cookies!

A Quick Study!

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A Hunting We Will Go! (For the Perfect Tree)

The tree was almost as big as our car~

Oh Christmas Tree!

Ava loves the decorated tree. (And has only broken 1 ornament so far!)

Ava's First Sledding Adventure!

Last year at this time Ava was too little to fully enjoy winter! This year we started her early! Her first time sledding!

Wait till she learns that most people don't get carried up the hill!

(Only very special granddaughters!)

Sledding In Action!

I am 18 months old!!

I am wearing my Nike track suit that mom got for me this summer at a rummage sale for $3!!! I am sure she called most of you to tell you of the deal...she was REALLY excited!

All Ready for the First Snow Fall!

Ava was all bundled up in her new "big girl" jacket for the first snowfall! Too bad mom wasn't ready... the batteries died in her camera and only could manage this shot. Not my best work, but you can see how excited she is for the snow... She wasn't too sure at first. When a snowflake hit her, she fell to the ground! (But then she loved it! We couldn't get her to come back inside!)

Ava and Grandpa Bille!

Ava Loves Her Doll House!

Ava loves her doll house! For awhile she was using a tube of chapstick as a doll, but now we finally have a few dolls and animals that she likes to play with! Hopefully she won't be a totally screwed up kindergartner!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Boy...this trick or treat thing is hard work!!!!

She Likes It!

She Likes it... she really likes it! Last year she didn't even crack a smile in her costume. So I was a bit worried about this year! But she really had a blast!

Working hard for the money!

Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

Last weekend we went to Dubuque for a day trip and stopped at the Museum/Aquarium.

Ava driving the seamboat!

It is a little hard to see in the picture, but Kyle and Ava are in a bubble and there are snakes all around them. Ava liked it, but Kyle didn't want to stay under there for too long!

Mark Twain!

Mark Twain was sitting outside the the aquarium.... Ava was VERY fond of him!

Ava's First Hair Cut!

Ok, so technically this wasn't her first hair cut.... you might remember the "wonderful" job that Grandma Sheridan did back in February. (if you dont... scoll down and check it out!) But I am treating this as the first. I think it has something to do with blocking traumatic memories from your mind! This haircut was much less painful!

AFTER!