Today Ava Was Persistent

I love the never give up attitude you showed tonight!

Still climbing.

There's an old saying I learned in college "Noting in the world can take the place of persistence."

It was about 8:00 p.m. this evening and we began to play a little game. You would race to your mom on the far side of the living room and I'd intercept you just as you reached her and carry you back to the "starting block" - the shadow line that divided the living room and hallway. 

Your "Ava"lanche was blocking the path but rather than go around, you barreled right through the mess and after three or four times you had all of the debris pushed to the side. The shortest distance between point A and point B is a straight line, right? Eight months old and you figured that one out. 

You never got upset with me for picking you up when you reached mom, I know you thought it was fun because you kept coming back for more.

You're quick on all fours and there's no cuter look than the determination you show when your mind is made up on where you want to be. 

On your final run across the floor, I took a little video. Even though you were tired and grouchy, you didn't quit until you made it to your destination.