July 14, 2008
Fun in the sun
Summer is officially here and Oliver and I enjoyed some time out on the deck.
Wow, we're both looking at the camera at the same time! That doesn't happen very often.
Here Oliver, let me show you how this ladybug toy works.
Oliver, are you paying attention to me?
Oliver can sit up all by himself these days.
He can stay like this for a long time before he topples over.
I still have the ability to make him crack up like nobody else.
Jumping makes him laugh every time.
I spent a lot of time blowing bubbles out on the deck today.
After some lightheaded moments, I finally figured out the proper technique.
Check it out!
I caught one!
Oliver is really on the move now. He doesn't crawl, but he still manages to get himself into all kinds of interesting situations.
Unfortunately he has not figured out how to move forward yet. It won't be long before he's crawling on all fours.
I don't really nap much these days, but when I have a busy day I sometimes need a little siesta.
You can call me Sleeping Beauty, even though I'm wearing my Cinderella dress. Complete with duck slippers.
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Cleary he is NOT sleeping
Mom put Oliver to bed one night and instead of peacefully drifting off to sleep, he decided to crack up.
He's pretty easily amused.
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June 15, 2008
Fun in Florida
Oliver and I went to Florida to visit with our Nanna and Grandpa. I was quite the jet-setter.
I wore my Cinderella crown and everywhere I went, people exclaimed, "Look! It's a princess!"
Just in case there was any doubt, I was definitely a tourist.
Nanna kept trying to fold my socks down to a more appropriate height for 90-degree weather, but I wasn't having it.
Our friends Paula and Maddie came for a visit and Maddie and I couldn't wait to jump in the pool.
What are we waiting for?
I did a lot of swimming in Florida.
Grandpa took me swimming every night.
Sometimes Mom went swimming too.
I liked this little pool quite a bit.
Oliver also had a good time in the pool.
He likes to splash around and stick his face in the water.
Oliver also did some strolling on this vacation.
He had a good time.
We spent some time at the Children's Park.
There were so many fun things to do there, like ride this dinosaur.
The Florida heat wore poor Oliver right out.
Mom just folds him in half and puts him in the sling when he gets a little fussy. He is very flexible.
We went to see some marine animals at the Gulfarium.
The dolphins, sea lions, and fish were neat, but I really liked flying this helicopter.
Oliver enjoyed it too.
He really looks like he knows what he's doing, doesn't he?
Did I mention that I really liked flying this helicopter?
It sure was fun!
Oliver also took a turn on this motorcycle.
He looks like he might be kind of a daredevil. I think that Mom and Dad should probably be a little concerned.
I hope you enjoyed my Florida picture overload! I had a great time and can't wait to visit again!
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May 23, 2008
Beard of peas
Mom and Dad said that Oliver is too young for a beard of bees, so he'll have to settle for wearing a beard of peas for now:
Pretty impressive, isn't it?
It looks like I am taking a bite out of Oliver's head in this photo.
I'm not. I'm kissing him.
I am a pretty silly kid sometimes.
Did I say sometimes? I should have said all the time.
Oliver has his silly moments too.
He's especially fond of sticking his pointy little tongue out whenever he can.
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Oliver's Movie Debut
I like to jump. Oliver likes to crack up. Enjoy!
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May 05, 2008
Happy Birthday to Me!
My only requests were a white cake with polka dots, balloons, and birthday hats.
All of my birthday wishes came true!
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April 26, 2008
What a Ham
Oliver really enjoys hamming it up for the camera.
Quite frankly, we're all a little worried about what is going to happen when he gets to expand his cuisine choices. A little rice cereal in your eye isn't too terrible, but sweet potatoes in the eye can't be good.
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April 21, 2008
Oliver Likes Food. A Lot.
Even though he's not quite six months old yet, Mom thought maybe Oliver would like to try some food. He's been trying to grab food off her plate for quite a while, so we dusted off my old high chair and Mom made him a lovely dish of rice cereal.
This is how the first bite went down. (By the way, I decided that he should wear the pink bib.)
After the first bite, Oliver was ready to take matters into his own hands.
He insisted on helping Mom with every bite.
Mom even let me have a turn feeding the Beeba (that's my pet name for him).
I was a little too slow for Oliver's liking, but I'm sure I'll get plenty more opportunities to feed him. It's a perk of being a big sister.
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Flower Princess and Blankie Boy
Now that I am nearly three years old, I pick out my own clothes and accessories.
I think this look is quite stylish. I get a lot of compliments when we are out and about.
I am not a flower, I am a PRINCESS. The headpiece is my crown.
And yes, I am wearing the tutu under the dress. I don't leave home without it.
In other news, Mom's friend Jenn knitted Oliver this really soft baby blanket.
He seems to like it. It made him pretty happy.
The true test is whether he can pull the blanket up over his head.
Whew, this blanket passes muster. Mom says thanks for including a ventilation system since this is Oliver's favorite way to sleep.
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It's Bicycling Season!
Now that it is practically the end of April, it's finally warm enough to get outside. Dad installed this spiffy new kid seat on the back of his bike.
I've taken it for a few spins. It is a pretty sweet ride.
This past weekend, Dad and Grandma took me for a tour of the Twin Cities.
We were gone all day. I had a great time.
Being a backseat driver, er rider, is not as easy as I make it look. When the going got tough, I had to be ready to offer Dad a lot of encouragement. I said things like "Faster!" and "Come on Dad, you can do it!"
I can't wait until the next bike ride.
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