Talking up a Storm

Olivia is saying new words (and phrases and sentences too) everyday! Countless times, Jason and I have looked at each other and said, "Did she really just say that?!?" Here are some of our favorites....

"Wanna watch Boz!" (Boz is a big green bear and the first video Olivia has shown any interest in.)

"I made a mess!" (After every meal, this comes out of her mouth!)

"Faffle" (aka waffle)

"Two...five...four..." (Her attempt at counting! Usually it's the stairs she's counting as she goes up to bed.)

"Wanna bath!" (When she hears the sound of running water, this is the first thing out of her mouth!)

"It's hot!" (This is what she says when we feed her and it's followed up with her blowing on the food.)

Every morning, I wonder...what will Olivia say today? =)

First Ponytail

The first of, what I'm sure will be, a lifetime of ponytails!

Playing with Addi

They are already sharing...what good girls! =)

(Addison is the daughter of Mommy's friend, Kristin.)

Downtown Aquarium

Olivia has become increasingly obsessed with fish. She loves goldfish crackers, her One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish book by Dr. Seuss and just locating fish in general. We thought it might be time to take her to the aquarium downtown!

Papa and Gigi met us for an afternoon of exploring amazing fish, both fresh water and ocean.
Look! It's Nemo and Dory! =)
Olivia actually seemed more interested in the other kids at the aquarium, but she did stop to check out some of the fish!

Hugs & Kisses from Daddy

Jason had this beautiful bouquet of flowers called hugs and kisses, tulips and irises, delivered to me at work. What a sweet guy! When Olivia first saw the flowers, she said, "Pretty flowers!"
Olivia had such fun investigating them and said, "Purple," for the first time when she touched one of the irises. (Obviously not pictured!)
The flowers got more and more beautiful as each day passed. Thank you, my valentine, I love you!

Happy Valentine's Day

You are my Valentine,
My special Valentine,
And I love you, yes I do.

You are my Valentine,
My Special Valentine,
Please say you love me, too!

Love,
Olivia
xoxox

(Our sweet Valentine on her pink pony!)

Mmmmm...Cheetos

We had a rough experience in Target tonight...

It was 5:20ish and we NEEDED diapers, so I had to stop. Olivia was already hungry and a little cranky. Once we were in the store, Jason called me and when I took out my phone, Olivia wanted it and she wouldn't take no for an answer. So she started screaming and crying and pitching a fit in the middle of the store. She yelled, "Phone, phone, phone..." Oh my goodness!

I rushed to the checkout line and EVERYONE was in line ~ those last minute Valentine shoppers! I was on the search for something to calm my child down and I saw some Cheetos. I ripped open the bag and no luck. She wanted nothing to do with eating the Cheetos, but she grabbed tightly onto the bag. The tears continued, but we finally made it through the line and into the car.

Once in the car, she continued to grip the bag. On the way home, she finally decided to try one of the Cheetos. From the back seat, I heard, "Mmmmm....yummy!" She happily ate and ate them all the way home. Here's the evidence of her Cheeto attack...

(Check out those orange fingers and orange mouth!)

Big Girl Potty

I'm sure she'll kill me for this one day, but I just couldn't resist!

Olivia has become increasingly obsessed with the "potty." She yells out, "Potty, potty, potty," flushes the toilet and plays with the toliet paper. So, we decided to get her a little potty to put on top of the regular toilet. Although she hasn't actually peed in the potty yet, she sure loves to sit on it and talk about it. I'm sure someday soon it will all come together!

Hoodie

I just couldn't resist taking a picture of Olivia in her new hoodie sweatshirt! What a cutie bug!

Uh-Oh, Olivia!

One Saturday afternoon, I went to get Olivia up from her nap and I couldn't believe what I saw. My little stinker had pulled some of her Noah's Ark wallpaper border right off the wall!! She got the biggest kick out of herself and was all giggles! Grrr! Another project for Mommy and Daddy ~ fix Olivia's wall!