chickens, birthday

Ava turned 2 on Thursday (the 5th).  We celebrated yesterday (the 7th).  The stars of the party were the 3 new chickens (hatched on 4th of July) that Grace brought over.  These chickens are very special to us because they started as eggs on Grace's parents' farm in Snoqualmie, WA, whom we visited last summer.  Grace flew the eggs back to MD to give to her broody hen, who was a good mama to them.

Earlier in the week, Ava, Tina, Summer, and Summer's au pair Kathi had adventures.

Unafraid.

Walking with Summer.

Unsure of the slide.

 Caterpillar love.

Mini eggplants from our CSA box.

Wonderful singer at the farmer's market

We opened some presents on her actual birthday.  Playing with the new animal figurines.

The chickens arrive.

Ava spent long spells in the coop.  During and after the party.

Happy birthday! Blowing the candles out.

Finally got to meet baby Esther!

Ready for a nap, in her princess chair from Tina.

Playing after nap.

New train!

Daddy's and the train's presence were requested in her new tent.

Caterpillar is the beneficiary of the new doll sleeping bag.

Playing with Tina.