Rachel, Ava, and Uncle Moose left for their big trip to Las Cruces, NM this morning at 8:30. First stop is St. Louis, MO, where they will hop in a minivan with the 4 Steele ladies (Heather, Naomi, Audrey, Cate). You’re prayers for save driving across the country will be appreciated!-Nate

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“Turn it up, mama! I like really loud like Russ.”

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Ava tucked in her shirt this morning and declared that she was going to work. I asked her where she was working and she pointed to her bedroom. We then discussed how she was going to work with baby dolls and ponies. “That’s very important work,” I told her. “Mmm-hmm,” she replied. “‘Cause, ’cause, ’cause [...]

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adapted from A. A. Milne’s poem, “Happiness.”
Ava hadGreat BigWaterproofBoots on;Ava had aGreat BigWaterproofHat;Ava had aGreat BigWaterproofMackintosh–And that(said Ava)IsThat.

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In three days, Ava and I will begin our journey to slice the country in half. This will be our longest roadside excursion since I became a mama and Ava came to be. So, if you have any traveling tips please send them our way!!
Oh and stay posted, as we will be posting our adventures [...]

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For months, every time Nate or I asked Ava what she wanted to do for her birthday she would reply that she wanted a “bunny cake,” and then later a “pink bunny cake.” What influenced this request remains a mystery, but on Saturday the wish took on a coconut frosted form with pink paper ears [...]

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happy birthday ava!

how old are you?

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[the quiet hum of a murano and the swish of passing cars]
AVA: Mama, see, I’m not talking, am I? I’m being quiet, aren’t I? I’m not talking.[pause]
AVA: It sounds like nobody’s talking in our car, doesn’t it?

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