Making Daddy Proud

We were at a surprise birthday party today. There were mostly adults, a few 4 or 5 year olds, Olivia, and a little boy who was 16 months old. Olivia and this little boy played a little. Twice he tried to give her a hug, and she pushed him away. Noel found this very funny, and told Olivia that if she is still doing that at 16 he will be thrilled!

Mmmm.... Ice cream

Olivia had her first bites of ice cream today. This picture was her very first bite. I think she was shocked by the cold! But, she quickly got over it and was asking for more.

Olivia has another tooth. This is the fifth, and it looks like the sixth is going to pop thru very soon. She's been having a really hard time getting to sleep lately... hopefully things will improve now.

I didn't think Olivia would have some Lynn in her....

We started a kindermusik class today. It's basically singing, playing with instruments... lots of fun! We knew everyone in the class from a Mom's group we used to go to. Well, Olivia and another little girl got into a little scuffle! It started innocently, with one bumping into the other.... then, I swear, it turned into intentionally knocking each other over! The other Mom and I were too busy laughing to break it up initially. Don't worry... no one got hurt, and they are still friends.

10 Days Later...

Our Busy Weekend

This past Saturday we went down to Lynn, MA to celebrate Grammy's birthday. Happy Birthday Grammy! Olivia loves Grammy. Hey, who doesn't.

We also to Olivia to the Charmingfare farm to see some animals other than the "Kkkkkaa". Olivia had a pretty good time. We think she'll enjoy it much better when she is older. Here is a pic of Jen and Olivia petting a sociable cow.

Fun in the new pool!

Drunken Sailor

Yup, Olivia is doing the "drunken sailor" new walker walk! She has been taking a few steps here and there, but today she walked about 6 feet without falling. Once she did that, she became much more interested in walking, and tried often. This is a short video clip of her trying!

Effective Bumbo Sitting Positions

Ours was gifted to us by Becky, Michael, Luke, Joey and Mason. They're supposed to help younger babies sit upright to check out the world around them. Olivia demonstrates how not to get into one. She was not amused while Daddy went to get the camera. :-)

We just got back from a few days at our favorite place to get away to when we need to relax... the Admiral's Quarters Inn in Boothbay Harbor, ME. It was Olivia's first trip. We think she liked it. She definitely liked the owners, and part of our extended family, Les and Deb. Deb gave her a new teddy bear that she is having a lot of fun with. She is feeling much better. Unfortunately, Noel is sick now. I'm hoping that I'm not next! I have heard that Moms aren't allowed to get sick.. there is no time for it!

Olivia is trying really hard to walk. She stands independently all the time now, and often takes a step or two. Twice she has taken 4 or 5 steps. Yikes!