Busy Bees

We have been so busy lately settling into our new house and making it our home. I posted about a week ago but my whole post got deleted somehow and then I had to tend to Ava so it got forgotten about. We have been busy with throwing a 50th Birthday party for my Mom, getting Ava's ears pierced, taking Ava swimming, redecorating the living room including endless trips to IKEA, a visit from my Mom who did most (o.k. all) of the decorating, attempting a trip to the Home and Garden show (long story), I spent a day at the spa with my MIL, making my first real roast (in the oven, not the crock pot and yes people, I can cook!), making my first real craft, Ben stayed up super late making his famous violet crumble cheesecake for our friends Holler, and we've been watching our little girl develop the funniest little personality. (She definitely takes after her Daddy) This post is making me wish I had taken more pics of all these fun events. But here are some for your entertainment.