Cutie Pie

Daddy saw this outfit and thought it would be funny to take this picture, it's the nerdy way of saying cutie pie - he's such a dweeb, you gotta love him! I hope Olivia gets his brains when it comes to math and science, she'll be going places if she does.

Doctor's Visit - 2 Months

So we took Olivia to the doctor yesterday (18 July 08). She was exactly 2 months and one day old. We walked into the office and the nurse said, "Oh are you here for your 6 month well-baby?" Branden told her no, we're here for her 2 month check up. She didn't beleive him! She asked me and I verified Olivia's age, apparently she thought that Branden was a well-meaning but clueless father, ha! Anyhow, she weighs 14lbs 8oz, our big beautiful 2 month old is the size of a very healthy 4 month old!

The Doc checked her, everything looks good, she's growing well and even though she's big, she is proportionate so no worries there. We talked a lot about vaccinations and he was able to calm my Mommy nerves and assure me that we were doing the right thing by getting her vaccinated. When the nurse gave her the shots I cried more than she did! It ripped my heart out to see her in pain, I wish that I could take all of her pain for the rest of her life but I know that isn't how life works. I have a new-found respect for all Moms, my sister especially. Here are a few pics from the last few weeks:

Matching 4th of July outfits with cousin Payton


Her and Great Grandpa get along pretty well


Daddy doing his best Steve Irwin impression, Crikey!


A little angel on the plane, she's already a traveling baby


Cracking up at Nanna


Cool with Daddy's shades on, and an Elvis lip to boot


Mommy and Olivia, is that spit up on my shirt? Probably!


In other Olivia news - she seems determined to become a thumbsucker! We're trying to replace her thumb with the pacifier whenever we catch her doing it. We shall see how well that works. When she wakes up in the morning she's sucking on her thumb like it's going out of style! It's so cute now but I know it won't be cute a few years from now.

I told you she was serious about this thumb sucking thing


Totally cute though

I'm Blogging - How Lame!

So I'm starting a blog, a good way for those special few who care to have updates and see pictures of our family.

I'll start with an inquisitive glance from Olivia, kind of like she's saying "What are you doing Mom, you know you won't have time to keep this up once school starts." Oh well, if it dies it dies. Until then, stay tuned.