Yup, that's her!

A day or so ago Ava and I were watching Television, when a commercial for Swiffer sweeper products came on the television. The Ad showed a middle aged African-American woman busily using the swiffer on her floors. Out of nowhere, Ava pipes up "It's Grandma Sue!"

After a couple of hysterical laughs, I told her, "Yes, that's Grandma Sue!"

The Victorian Festival

Hey, it only took me 4 years, but I finally made it down to Northville's Victorian Festival. The purpose of celebrating Victoriana is somewhat lost on me, but if the town feels like putting on a show, I'm all for it.

My Mom came over, and She, Ava and I set out on foot for the festival. I didn't know really what to expect - stiff-backed self righteousness? Anti-macassars? Fussy decorating? In any case, it was part art-fair, part local fund-raiser and part carnival, so it was pretty fun. Ava had a great time riding the kiddy-sized ferris wheel and getting her face painted. (Thanks Grandma Joan!)

New Photos

Thanks to Grandma Sue, we have new photos, comemmorating Ava at 2 and 1/2 years. It's impossible to believe that she's that old already, but regardless.... We have a bunch, as she thoughtfully ordered photos for all the grandparents.