You may remember last year I blogged about the Parents as Teachers annual "Down on the Farm" event. Here's a reminder in case you've forgotten: 
I'm sorry to belabor the point but geesh! Has she grown up, or what? I just can't get over how much Ava's grown in a year!
I'm impressed with her natural riding ability. Look at that form! Ava definitely is a fan of horses and riding. When we went to see the cows at this event she said "Cow! Ride it.".Mike and I observed Ava very closely during this event. We were a little sad to see that she wasn't really being herself. We're used to her chatty, outgoing, silly self at home. At this event, full of activities she would have loved in our backyard, she was timidly observing but participating very little. Perhaps it is just a phase, or maybe it reflects the stage of development she's in but we started to worry that she might suffer from a level of shyness that prevents her from partaking in fun activities. Mike and I were both terribly shy children who look back and realize that we missed out on lots of fun! We don't want Ava to miss out on anything! But at this event I could sympathize with her feelings! There were hundreds of people. It was crowded and overwhelming.
Still feeling a little timid...
Eventually, she started taking part in a little fun by painting with a Q-tip, 
and peering in at a couple of mice.
"Anyway, enough of this giant hairy spider...how about moving over there, daddy."
Ava tosses the hanger aside in favor of an easier way to fish.
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She is getting so big! And I think the timid thing is a stage - KG is doing the same thing. She'll even talk about how excited she is to do something, then hang back when we get there. Hopefully this will pass :)
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