The plastic tub

 

Olivia loved playing with this plastic tub. She kept getting in & out and in & out. When Sam gets a turn, she gets mad! :)

Olivia Walking!

Olivia's 1st Birthday Party!

 

Olivia was so serious as we sang to her and she didn't want anything to do with the cupcake!

Olivia's cake made by a friend of mine

Opening presents

Dear Samuel, Month 40

Dear Samuel,

You, Olivia and I traveled to St. Louis to see family last weekend and you loved every minute of it (well every minute except when we talked to daddy on the computer and he showed you your little froggie - then you broke down).  So thanks to daddy I had 10 fun minutes of trying to calm you down. Needless to say, we will not talk to daddy on the computer while out of town again. You played a lot with cousin Addy while in St. Louis. 

On the plane ride home we talked about seeing daddy after we got off the plane. So when we walked to the train, you told a random woman that "I'm going to see daddy!" You said it with such excitement, everyone around us smiled and laughed.

You are now speaking in sentences and expressing your feelings. You tell daddy and I when you are sad, happy, angry, etc.  I often tell Olivia that she is so pretty. Well, lately you will randomly say, "Livi is so pretty." I love it!


Love,
Mommy

Olivia is ONE!!

11 months

3 months

6 months

9 months

Wow, could the past year have gone by any faster?!?!?!?

One year ago you were placed in my arms & my life will never be the same! You are my little sweetheart. I absolutely love watching you grow and learn new things.

You are nearly walking, have 8 teeth, and are beginning to say a few of your own words like "dat" for cat. I cannot wait to see what your second year has in store.

Love,
Mommy