What's new with Olivia?

She sleeps through the night! She has been really great about going to bed between 7:30 and 8:30 and sleeping until about 8 the next morning! She has the cutest little personality! Some might say that she is a bit of a DIVA...but I think she is perfect! We have her 4 month check-up on Friday and I am dying to ask the doctor tons of questions!

Splish Splash!

We took Olivia to the YMCA to swim today for the first time ever! She LOVED it! :) She had a weird look on her face to start...but after a few seconds was kicking like she does in the tub. We all had a blast!

Olivia's Valentine's Day present to Daddy

This is the AWESOME plate that my "art teacher friend" made for Olivia! We went in to school last week so she would do Olivia's footprints. O was not a happy camper and pretty much screamed through the whole ordeal. She was hungry and wasn't happy about having to wait to eat. But, we got it done and it turned out great! Thank you so much Ms. Newton!!!

Valentine LOVE

Last night Eric and I got to go on a date for the second time since Olivia was born. It was WONDERFUL! Because it was Valentine's Day AND Eric's birthday, we went to one of our favorite "special" restaurants...MAGGIANOS! I picked Eric up from work and then we went to eat. I don't remember the last time I have gone ANYWHERE and not had to get Olivia out of the car and lug around her diaper bag. We had our favorite gnocci and then had tiramisu for dessert. Then we went to the car to exchange gifts. Eric got me the shampoo and condition from the salon that I LOVE! He also got me a make-up brush that I have been wanting. Since it was a combined birthday/Valentine's Day gift for him, I decided to go a little bigger...and got him an espresso/cappuccino maker. He loves it! If anyone wants to come by and try it out...he'd be happy to make you one! :) When we got home, Olivia was just hanging out with Grandma. We gave her a bath, and put her to bed. It was a great night!

I'm going to be an AUNT!

B-9 (baby's nickname) is waving at Aunt Kelly

Olivia trying to eat the blanket.

YAY! Eric is going to be an uncle! I am going to be an aunt! We are going to have a new little niece in July! :) So, funny thing...my sister got pregnant on the day I had Olivia, and now it is official...IT'S A GIRL! They have a name picked out, but they aren't sharing it with anyone until the baby is born.

My mom is coming to visit today! My good friend Amy told me about Katy Mills yesterday...can you see where this is going??? BABY SHOPPING!!! Shhh...don't tell Eric! ;)

In other news...Olivia found her thumb! It is so cute. She generally hates tummy time...but not anymore. Now when she gets sick of trying to push up, she just lays there and sucks her thumb. It is precious. She has also started to reach out for toys. Lupe still tries to attack her with kisses. Oh, and Olivia is solely on formula now. We are much better now. I just couldn't keep up with her needs and she was throwing it up constantly. So, we are on a low-lactose formula and doing well.

Weekend getaway to Indiana

O got all dressed up for church with Grandpa. Check out my tongue!

She's reaching for Grandma Becky!

Grandpa Bill fed Olivia MANY times!

Olivia the baby meets Olivia the cat! She is with Uncle Matt.

I am such a big girl in my own seat on the airplane!

Olivia and I flew to Indiana this past weekend to visit the grandparents! We had a VERY fun time! It didn't start out too well, as Olivia fussed for most of the plane ride and then threw up all over both of us. It was really gross. To top it off the old man that was supposed to sit next to me (long story) complained about Olivia's fussing to the stewardess and asked to be relocated. Meanie!

When we finally got to Peru, O was in mega-tired mode. It took her the rest of the day/night to get back to normal. My mom took night duty that night so I got to sleep! She didn't do it again though because she said it made her too tired. Too bad I can't just say that! Olivia was SUPER the rest of the trip. She took her regular naps and was barely fussy for the ENTIRE remainder of the trip. It was awesome.

The plane ride back was SOO much better. She had a bottle just before we took off and then fell asleep as we were taxiing. She didn't sleep long though because the turbulence was so bad. When she woke up she just played with me and the lady on the aisle. I had my seat and then the seat next to me. Olivia sat in her own seat for about 15 minutes. It was so cute! The lady beside me was making an emergency trip to Rio for her mother's funeral. Her mom was on vacation visiting her mother and she had a stroke and died. It was very sad. We talked the whole time and she played with Olivia. I think we were both very glad to have each other on that flight. It was definitely a God thing.

Olivia turns 3 months!

Yay! Olivia is 3 months old today! :) She wanted to celebrate this morning at 1:30! She started the celebration with Mommy, but had to end it with Daddy because Mommy was on the verge of tears! She would NOT go back to sleep. Stinker. She had a full week of sleeping through the night...and then I guess she decided that was no fun so she went back to getting up 1-2 times a night. Last night I finally (and very vocally) confessed that I did NOT want to get up with her any more. Eric must have been semi-awake at that time because he came into O's room shortly after I stomped out of our room. He took over so I could pull myself together. What a wonderful man!

My favorite thing Olivia has done in the past 3 months is definitely her smiles! I get them daily and I LOVE them! They are so wonderful. She always knows just when to smile at me, too! Like this morning at 1:30...she was full of them. She ALWAYS does it right after she goes poopie, as if to say "I got a present for you Mommy!" or something to that effect. She smiles a lot when I am changing her diaper as well. She also talks to me all the time. It is so cute!

She is gaining upper body strength and is able to hold herself up for just a little bit. She can't roll over yet, but hey neither can Lupe (on command anyway) and she is almost 2! :) She doesn't put toys in her mouth yet either, but I think that will come soon. I'm very interested in knowing when other children learned to do things, so I'd love for you to leave comments telling me about your kiddos! :)