Ava turned 7 yesterday. I wanted to celebrate having this little ray of sunshine in our lives for 7 years. It has flown by. I am actually hoping that she will take 7 a little more slowly than her previous years. Yea right.
These pics were taken about a week ago but I wanted to include her latest interest. 
In addition to ballet, she has decided she wants to try her hands at guitar. She had her first lesson and learned E, F, and G. She was beyond pumped and wanted to show off her mad skills.
This was her birthday morning. Waking up to her family singing "Happy Birthday" and opening her presents.
Showing off some new shades...
Ok this little balancing bird was $1.99 at Hobby Lobby and seriously...my kids loved it. Who would have guessed...
We had a day of fun planned and our first stop was the zoo in Chattanooga.
Here are my three little monkeys.
We loved the petting zoo. The goats were hilarious. They obviously get fed a lot and don't mind showing some aggression.
Our next stop was the walk-across bridge. The kids loved being near the water...you forget just how big the Tennessee River is.
Getting a ride from her favorite guy....daddy.
Enjoying our shaved ice a little too much. 
Ava got to stand in front of a huge blowing fan and dance. She did this while waiting for her ride on the carousel. Yes, her mouth is still vividly red from her "Tiger's blood" shaved ice.
She opted for an up and down ostrich on the carousel. We went a couple of times because once is never enough fun!
Grand daddy getting some loving.
My mom, Nancy Ruth with her name-sake, Ava Ruth.
And if we had not had enough fun for the day we ended with a small but lively sleepover. The girls had a blast. Shep and I mainly held down the fort and enjoyed a full night's rest.
If you believe that...then I have some ocean front property in Arizona for sale. (totally stolen from George Strait)
No we didn't get much rest but we savored each moment of our little girl's seventh birthday.
She is such a delight to us.
Happy Birthday Ava!
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I adore her and this sweet family! Can't believe she's 7!! Looks like it was so much fun.
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