Summer Fun 2009

One of our favorite activities...sidewalk chalk!
Olivia also loves helping Daddy water the flowers...
Swinging is always a big hit!
Not to mention popsicles!

Happy 2nd Birthday Olivia!

Okay, so I am a little behind in posting pictures of Olivia. As these various posts will show as I update, I have good reason to be behind - as everyone already knows (because I am 6 months into this) I am pregnant with Olivia's baby sissy! Needless to say, I am behind on just about everything but determined to catch up. I can't remember much about Olivia's second birthday other than she decided to take a nap prior to everyone arriving and didn't want to get up to join the party. It took a lot of prodding to get her out of bed and she was NOT in a party mood. Definitely a trait of mine. She did eventually come around and we had a wonderful time. She particularly liked her new red wagon and the multitude of balloons that come with a birthday party. We have also found that the picnic table is a BIG hit. As usual, everyone was very generous. I am just glad I survived the day - I kept having to run upstairs to get sick - how I hate the first trimester of pregnancy!

Olivia's First Trip To Keeneland

We took Olivia for her first official trip to Keeneland on Sunday. It was Military Appreciation Day, so the family, including Uncle Rusty, met at Keeneland to bet on the ponies. Unfortunately the weather was atrocious, but it did not dampen our spirits! Olivia was so excited about the "horsies." She loved watching them race - I don't think she cared who won, as long as they ran as hard as they could. I couldn't keep her away and she kept me in stitches the entire time. I think she may have our blood in her after all. That is particularly true since we left poorer than we came - not surprising. Hope you enjoy the video!

No words...

More Easter 2009 Pictures

Doesn't everyone eat their Fruit Loops with 2 spoons?

Checking out the loot!

Olivia's Easter Basket

Easter Bunny Ears

Mom and Dad took a picture of Olivia in her Easter Bunny ears. I couldn't resist - I had to post it!

How Are You?

Mommy (just returned home from work)....

Olivia: Hi Mommy.

Mommy (exhausted and on autopilot): Hi Olivia, how are you?

Olivia: Fine Mommy. How are you?

Mommy (chuckling because this is the first time she has gotten an answer to the autopilot question from the munchkin): I am fine Olivia. Thank you for asking.

Olivia: Welcome Mommy. Love you.

(Hug.)

Awww. Just melts your heart. She is just growing up too fast.