Randomness....

So I haven't blogged in quite some time but not a lot has been going on. Well....one BIG thing. Olivia has a tooth!! Yep, that's right. A little, white, pearly poked its way through on the bottom. We are expecting another one to come through any day now (I heard they appear in pairs). I guess that would explain the sleepless night we had a few nights ago. Hays and I were about to pull our hair out. It was well worth that gem showing through the next morning.

What an adorable center piece...right??

First time riding in the grocery basket. Much better than riding around looking up at the ceiling in that silly seat. She rather enjoys the grocery store now (even the canned bean isle, HA).

Hays and I went to New Orleans to help the Saints bring in the new season. Olivia stayed with Nano and cheered them on in her cute little outfit. Great start to an exciting season.

Olivia cheering for the Rebels even though they were an embarrassment that day. We're hoping they pull it together the rest of the season.


Her boyfriend came over and looked at her like she was crazy because of the colors she was wearing. He's not much on RED. We might have to find her a new boyfriend.

My 10 year high school reunion was last weekend. We had a great time seeing everyone that was there. I graduated with over 400 people and we only had 60 people come to the reunion. Pretty sad if you ask me. A BIG thanks to those that took the time to plan it and make it a special night. I am still in denial that this milestone has come and gone. Are we that old??

7 Months

Yes, you did read the title correctly. Olivia is 7 months old today. I have said that over and over to myself all day and still cannot believe that our baby is 7 months old! It seems like the last month she has grown up so much. She is no longer the infant that just lays or her back on a blanket just looking around. She is sitting up now and is into EVERYthing. It's a struggle just to get this child's diaper changed. She is a very curious baby and has to know what is going on at all times.

She is continuing to eat 3 meals a day (she has tried 4 fruits and 2 vegetables) and is nursing 5 times a day. The solid food is also helping her sleep much better at night and take longer naps during the day. Some things she loves MOST: her activity gym, when her daddy comes home from work, the fish tank, Lilly, strolls around the neighborhood, her bell toy, her lovies and ninny and to be rocked to sleep at night. Olivia is such a blessing and not one night has gone by the last 7 months that we haven't thanked God for her.

This is how Olivia ends everyday. I know all the books say don't rock babies to sleep. I would not take back one second that I have rocked her. I cherish this time every night and will hate when the day comes that I cannot do so.

On a side note: Hays and I spent most of today making baby food. I know we are doing what is best for Olivia but oh, how I despise the process!

Happy Friday!!!

Baby Dolls and Books

Olivia played with her baby doll for the first time of many, I am sure. She had such a good time chewing on its feet, hands and of course, the tag. I try to keep this busy little girl as occupied as possible. She also loves to sit in my lap and look at books. She's such a mess. Happy hump day!

Isn't She Darling??

This is a picture of Olivia after church on Sunday. Don't let this look fool you. She wasn't so darling in the nursery. We were in service for all of about 20 minutes before we were paged to come get this little stinker. I have tried and tried to figure out the exact cause for these screaming and crying outbursts but I cannot figure it out. One Sunday she will be fine (like last week) and this week she was terrible. I have faith it will get much better and she will grow to love church and the nursery. We'll give it a go again next Sunday. :)

Our Growing Girl

After a good afternoon nap.

Who gave the pretty girl a mohawk?

She LOVES reading her books.

At the doctor's office. Poor baby had to get 2 shots.

Yesterday we went to the doctor for Olivia's 6 month check up. The story is much the same as previous check ups. She is going to be one petite little girl. As the doctor said, "she did come into the world this way". She weighs 13 pounds and 7 ounces which is less than the 5th percentile! Although, she is in the 30th percentile for length. She is healthy and developing perfectly. What more could we ask for?

Olivia is now eating 3 meals a day, which consist of cereal, fruits and veggies (I know we are all jealous of the food she's getting these days). She has tried two fruits and 2 vegetables and has grown to love all of them. She is actually favoring the baby food that we make at home which is a total score for us. Healthy and easy on the budget.

On a side note, I am on my 13th day of the 30 day shred. I am staying committed although it is very tough. I think I underestimated Jillian's abilties for a 20 minute workout.

Our Little Growling Lion