Out with the old...In with the new!

So I decided to use Justin's family/separation allowance and danger pay to do a little home improvement. I took out the carpeting and put in laminate instead. I am so happy with it! O loves it too. She likes to hear the sound of her hands slapping against the floor. She crawls everywhere now. I also added some handmade rugs and did a little interior decorating as well. It is such a wonderful feeling when you feel like your house is put together...

Happy Independence Day!

Well Independence Day is a double entendre in this household! Olivia took two steps on her own today! She knew it was an occasion that warranted exerting some independence and she took full advantage! Below are just some pics of her in her 4th of July outfit! Happy 4th of July everyone! Happy Independence Day Daddy! See you soon...

Chicken Fajitas

So I have finally given in and started feeding O regular table food at dinner. She has been refusing to eat the baby food, watches us intently as we eat our food and has been whining and slapping her tray when we are eating table food. So I have started giving her what we have and she loves it! I think she loves the idea of eating like us more than she ever actually gets all the food in her mouth but it sure has made dinner more peaceful now. I guess the signs were there that she was ready. We started with chicken fajitas which is what the pics below show. She was not at all bothered by the spicy chicken or peppers. I have since fed her roasted chicken, potatoes, green beans, a light cole slaw, and even salmon. All of which she loved and ate all of it. BTW-she eats like a pig. I have to stop feeding her or she would just sit in the chair and nibble all night if she could. For anyone wondering, that is not all I fed her that is depicted on the tray. She is not smiling in the pics but she really was happy to be eating the chicken instead.

O's Pool

So we decided it is a little easier to have our own inflatable pool at home instead of always getting gussied up for the big pool in the 'hood. She's in the shade and in a swim diaper. A little white trash and lazy but she doesn't care as long as she's in the water.


So what if I'm only in a swim diaper. It's cool.
Yep! Mom couldn't resist the mohawk...
Busy Mom! Can't look up...
Gotta concentrate on splashing...

Splish! Splash!

O's Big Pool Adventure

So we took Olivia to our neighborhood pool for the first time a few weeks ago. We got her all lathered up and off we went. She did great! In fact, she would much rather be out of her floatie "kicking and scooping" rather than be stuck just merely floating in it. She is a little fish which I am so happy about. I even dunk her before we leave the pool and she does not cry or anything. She thinks its a funny game. It's been wonderful weather here so far and we are trying to take as much advantage of the pool as possible. We want to show off her proficient swimming skills before her daddy comes home. Won't he be surprised:)
What? Am I supposed to use the sunscreen stick for something other than chewing?
I'm all ready Mom! Put me in the water...
So..what do you think of my new floatie? It helps me stay above the water AND has some cool toys on it too!
Smile big Mom! This is so much fun...
Look at me! I'm swimming without my floatie!
I'm all dry in my monogrammed towel! Thanks Aunt Debbie...It keeps me warm and dry.

Justin's harem

I know, I know. It's a pathetic picture but I thought it would be nice to give Justin one more post on the blog before he comes back. Here he is with the Philadelphia Cheerleaders that came to visit his camp. Of course, Justin had to be the one to initiate the conversations and picture taking with the girls. The best part of this picture (other than the s&*% eating green on his face) is the looks of longing from the other guys behind him. My husband, ever the one to make others feel welcome...Justin with his harem of Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders.

I'm out!

Below are two pictures of Olivia after her 8pm bottle. She fell asleep while drinking it and did not even wake up when I took her picture. She was so cashed. I carried her upstairs and put her in the crib without her ever opening her eyes. She looks so innocent and peaceful. Plus she just molds to me when I carry her upstairs to bed. These kinds of times have to be some of my most favorite.

O sleeping on her boppy after her night bottle.

Stick a fork in her...She's done!