Mila & Ava, Inc.: Spring Dress Up

I have a shocking confession. I love dressing Ava up in silly outfits and taking her picture. Sadly, Ava has recently become disillusioned with this oh-so-fun process. Gone are the days of her just sitting around and taking it like a man. These days, photo shoots involve evasion, wrestling, running away from mommy as fast as she can, and climbing. Then why do I do it, you might ask? Um, how else is a mother going to embarrass her 18 year old daughter when she brings her first (morally conscious, goody-two-shoes, abstinent, sober) boyfriend home?

I wanted to try on some of Ava's spring things to see if they fit. And if they were as cute as I thought they were. (they were)

Ava l-o-v-e-s books. Which makes me happy. And they act as a crutch to get us through photo shoots. My tiny Pebbles rocking her tankini swimsuit. Now, I know Art said 'NO MORE BIKINIS" last summer. But dude, they make beach diaper changes SO much easier. Try peeling a one piece off a squirming 14 month old covered in sand and saltwater. I dare you.

Ava's cousins, the Fourniers, gave her this coat and boot ensemble for her birthday. It's still a bit big, but when you're walking AND reading your matching "Olivia" book, does it really matter?

Let's be honest. This blog usually has two central themes:

1)Dressing Ava up in silly outfits

2) Her hair

This picture satisfies both requirements.

Stop running away from me! I just want a picture of your super duper cute Mud Pie get-up WITHOUT a book in front of it! Geez, is that too much to ask? ;) Grandma P bought this for Ava in Naples last fall and I will make sure she wears it every chance she gets. Navy Pier, hello!