Photo Shoot at Misty's

Today Olivia and I went to Misty's house to play and have a little photo shoot. I think Olivia had a great time playing with the duckling, bunny and cats and Misty got some great pictures of Olivia. Thanks again to Misty Melvin (www.walkbyfaithphoto.com)for having us over! Here are some cute ones from today:

Photo Shoot

Well, Misty got me itching to do a photo shoot with Olivia. Since it's still kinda cool outside I set us up inside. Here are a few from tonight. Let me know what you think!

My Sick Baby

Well, it finally circled to us. My friend Ginger texted me this morning that her five-year-old daughter started throwing up at 2 this morning. They go to daycare together. Then I learned that the daycare provider's son is also sick. This after my friend Amy's twin two-year-olds were sick for a few days. Not just sick, but coming out both ends. Yay. The twins go to the same daycare too. Guess it was just a matter of time. At about 4:30 this afternoon Olivia started throwing up. She's continued to do so every 20 to 30 minutes since. So, I've spent the entire evening holding her and cleaning us both up. She's been crying alot. I think her stomach hurts. I finally got her to sleep a little on the couch which she NEVER does. I'm trying to figure out a plan for tonight. Do I keep her in a pack-n-play in the family room and sleep on the couch? Do I sleep in her twin size bed in her room and put her in her crib? I have a feeling we will not be sleeping much either way. Luckilly I'm off this weekend so I can take care of her. We'll see how things are going for Monday when I go back to work.

Some March Photos

Almost 17 months old

Olivia will be 17 months old on the 9th. She is still under 20 pounds and in 12 month clothes. I think she's getting taller though. We went to the grocery store today and she seemed to think she was there to entertain. She was making funny faces at everyone we passed. We get so many people who stop us and tell her she looks like a doll or she is sooo cute. And she plays up to them the whole time, giggling and batting those long lashes.
I bought Olivia a potty a few days ago. It's got Winnie the Pooh and friends on it and she just sits staring at the picture of them on it. Right now she is most interested in taking the bowl out and running around with it . . . on her head. She pee-peed on the big potty a few nights ago so I thought I might as well get her her own potty to get used to. No pressure though.
Olivia is picking up new words like crazy now. She can tell us she wants "more" or that she's "done". Or if she wants "milk" or "juice" (almost always juice, but that's too bad). We have been working on nodding our head 'yes' instead of always shaking 'no'. It's so cute when she does it - it's so exaggerated. But, if I ask her if she's done with supper and she is then she nods yes.
The other day I told Olivia, "You pooped, I can smell it." She says "Pooped, shew." She cracks me up! And she anounces when she toots now. She's pretty proud of herself.
She's into baby dolls now. She carries them around and feeds them with her own cup (we really need to get her some play bottles). She's also starting to try to draw and color. She's also gotten very lovey. Olivia will crawl up into my lap, get face to face with me and just smile. She likes to give momma kisses and then gives me a big hug.
I haven't taken many pictures of her lately, now that it's warming up I need to work on that!

Valentine's Day/ Mamma's Birthday

Yesterday was Valentine's day and my birthday. I turned 31. Yuck. It was great to have Olivia home to celebrate with us though. I was off work (which has rarely happened since I was 15) and she and I spent the day at home together just relaxing. Olivia was very lovey yesterday and in a decent mood so it was nice. We watched Cinderella which I haven't seen in years. Then, last night my mom and dad came over and once Ken got off work we went to Stoll's for dinner. Olivia loves her grandparents and they spent the whole time cracking each other up. They brought her a Dora Valentine's card that sings a backpack song (which I think I've heard atleast 200 times now). The song caused her to create a new dance move. Olivia dances better that most adults I've seen and she'll dance to anything. It's hilarious! Olivia adores her Papaw who she doesn't get to see very often and I've never seen him smile as much as he does around her. They crack me up together.
Olivia is finally starting to say "gwama" once in a while. She also says "bird" and knows one when she sees one whether it be a robin, our cockatoo or a rooster. She is nodding yes now instead of always shaking her head no. She's also saying "eww" and "nose" and "snack".
Today we are mostly hanging out at home again. Right now we're watching Sleeping Beauty." She's getting excited about the horse the prince rides. So far she shares our love of horses. Rachel insists Olivia will be an English rider like she is.

Great Strides

Olivia has made some great strides in the last week or so. Maybe not everyone would think so, but I was impressed! Last week I heard a noise behind me and found Olivia climbing into her walker. She had her cup in the cup holder already and pulled herself up into the walker. Then, she kicked back and drank her milk while watching TV.
We had her 15 month doctors appointment Thursday. She screamed and cried through most of it which I thought was kind of unusual for her. She didn't want them touching her and she certainly didn't want to lay on the table. She had 3 shots at the end. Of course she screamed her head off during those. Mommy had a headache afterwards from being so close to her mouth during the whole thing. Olivia is up to 19 pounds now and just under 29 inches tall. She will be 16 months on the 9th (in two days), but is still in 12 month clothes.
Also last week she was running around playing. She stopped and started saying "poop" over and over. I said, "What, did you poop?" And she said "yea". I'm thinking 'no way.' So, I checked and sure enough, she had pooped! I think I've told everyone that story - only those with little ones have seemed impressed. At the doctor's appt. they asked me if she tells me when she's peed yet. I'm thinking, I don't know of any 15 month olds telling their parents when they've peed. Maybe it's just me.
Olivia is saying about a dozen words on a regular bases now. Mamma, Daddy, Mamie (Macie), No No, Dog, Bath, Drink, Bye-Bye, Milk, Poop, Toot, Baby . . .
She can point out all of her body parts too.
There are still lots and lots of fits. She is very strong willed and very brave! She is now climbing on everything and standing on everything. We have to be on top of her at all times.
If I tell her it's time for her bath, she runs into the bathroom to the tub and tries to climb in. If I tell her it's time for bed she throws a fit. If I say "let's put your socks on" she puts her feet up for me.
Olivia amazes us everyday by all of the new things she's learned.
Here are some pictures I just took. Olivia is in a Valentine's outfit from Misty and Lyza (thanks guys!).

Winter Wonderland

Pictures from Olivia's first time out in the snow (she didn't care much for it).

Some pictures I took on the way to work and around our house: