Three Generations

Three generations. All sitting on steps. Three generations. Each of them have now walked through the old rooms of this house and watched the sunset from the front porch. I think that's pretty cool.

14 Months

Olivia is growing up!  Some of her latest tricks:

WALKING- she had been able to walk between Nate and I for awhile- but last Thursday she started walking all over the place and by Friday morning, she was an independent woman.  Its so great!

Last Friday she also seemed to be back to her normal, happy, healthy self.  She had had a viral bug of some sort for a long while- it had gone away for a few days, but then something else came back and it wasnt awful, but she just seemed more like herself again last Friday and its kept up- sleeping well included!

She loves to "talk"!  She can be caught babbling often- seeming to have a great convo, though we really have no idea what she is saying!  She can for sure say many animal sounds:  moo, baa, woof; animals: kitty, doggy, maybe ducky? Can say milk, and more.  And I think is on the verge of many other words...we will see!

She definitely says Daddy- but no mama yet- we are working on it!  Tonight at life group our friends were watching her and taught her to say the other baby's name- Bre- whcih she couldnt stop saying all night! 

She can point to her nose, ear, mouth and head- and is working on the song, head, shoulders, knees and toes.

Pretty much we constantly say how cute she is and I wish I could capture it all with better photos and video.  Just posted some new pics to facebook- but here are some as well:

She contin

One year ago today...

We went to the hospital at 5 am...I was smiling and happy, despite the very early hour and at 8 am we welcomed Olivia June into our lives.  We cant beleive it has been a year, its gone by fast with many great times, and many hard times.  I am sure there are more to come.  But we are so thankful for Olivia and all the joy she brings!!

Some updates since i havent posted here in forever-

• She got a clean bill of health today at her checkup! (and four shots!- she did great!)
• She weights 21 pounds, 6 oz and is tall- but i forget the exact number and its in her room where she is sleeping.
• She has four teeth up top and four on bottom and I wonder if more are coming soon...
• She generally sleeps from 7 - 7 which is AWESOME- so greatful- and takes two naps for 45 min during the day.
• She LOVES to eat, especially whatever we are having:)  She says "mm, mm, mm" till she gets some.
• We are very nervous about discipline, well at least I am.  She has a will and a loud voice/scream, and I have little discipline, so we shall see:)
• She started crawling soon after christmas.  She now cruises all over, and can even stand for almost a minute on her own, especially if she doesnt realize she is doing it.
• She loves to say HI- hi hi hi hi- sometimes with a wave, wherever we go.  She can also say dada, doggie, maybe mama... we r working on it:)
• She can do "touchdown" with her arms up, or now we just say "yea"
• She loves to dance, whenever there is music on:)  So cute!
• Yesterday she was having a blast putting blocks in and out of her bucket.

Building during our staff in training meeting...she loves knocking things down, but this actually remained up for awhile.

Reading

Turning the TV on...

 Ok, this makes me laugh SO much.  The only "comfort" thing olivia really has is her pacifers, which she has 5 but they are in her bed only and go on trips with us for emergencies.  However, she has multiple soft blankets and stuffed animals that I personally would carry around with me if I could.  The other night, I had finished folding laundry and had a clean rag to put back downstairs.  I look over and Olivia is holding it close, snuggling with it!  a rag!!!  so I go get her three blanket options- she still wants the rag!!!  My only consolation is that the rag is one of daddys old shirts...so maybe it just reminds her of daddy:)  oh olivia!

Thank you Nate for a Great Bday and Vday :)

Just in case you didnt get it in the mail...

10 Months Old!

So I kinda missed both 9 and 10 months with the official pics cause we were traveling- but the days were definitely documented! Olivia continues to love bath time. She loves to eat. Sits AMAZINGLY well...and can reach REALLY far...and can even sit herself up- but has yet to start really crawling! She is so close though- will be any day now. Nate is installing a gate for the top of our stairs as I type:) She is great waver- does this funny noise thing with her hand and mouth, chats LOTS, especially in the mornings. Overall she continues to be a GREAT baby!!!

For you Dad...

Olivia loves her new toy Dad! I think she may have hit herself in the face with the ball the first time she used it when we got home...so now she keeps it out with her arm straight, till she trys to eat it and then i take it away:) Thanks!!