First Trip to Iowa.

Olive had her first trip to Iowa for Valentine's Day and Jill's birthday weekend. We all had fun seeing family and Olive got to meet her Uncle Chris, Aunt Shannon, cousin Brynn, Great Aunt Kathy and Great Great Aunt Ruth Ann. And of course see some of her favorite people she had already met. After meeting all of them she met honorary Aunt Jenna (my college roommate) and her kids (Katelyn and Liam) and parents (Bill & Judy). It was a busy trip! And it became obvious when I got home I really should have spent more time with my new camera lens before using it to take such important pictures. I got a few good ones, but not my best by a long shot. Still happy I have some to remember the trip by. Olive got lots of gifts (and Jill did too, it was her birthday after all!). We are all so lucky to have all of you!





Brynn & Olive had their first shenanigans of many I'm sure.

Olive's room.

Here is a little glimpse at Olive's room. One of her favorite places for sure, she loves laying on her changing table and enjoys looking around at all of the things in her room. I got a new camera lens and was practicing with it taking some pictures before our trip to Iowa last weekend. We purchased a few new things on that trip so I'll have to get some room update pictures in the next few weeks, but here are a few shots of it.

2 months!

Olive is 2 months old today. Jill & I were talking this morning and it feels like she was just born yesterday but at the same time we can't even imagine or remember life before Olive. She has enhanced our lives in more ways than we could have ever dreamed. We are so lucky to have her as our daughter (and I know others feel the same way about Olive as their granddaughter, niece, great-granddaughter and great-niece). Another cold day (about -30 windchills) and wearing a cozy outfit from great-grandma for her 2 month birthday.



Here's a little side-by-side so you can see how much she has grown. Crazy, right?



And, speaking of the cold weather, Olive has been enjoying lots of handknits to stay warm. She's definitely the daughter of a knitter with lots of great knitting friends. :)










A little highlight of one of Olive's favorite places-her changing table. We have lots of talks, sing, dance and read books while Olive kicks her legs and waves her arms here.

Shots.

Olive had her first shots yesterday. She handled it pretty well, but had a little fever in the afternoon.

Luckily acetaminophen took care of it and she seems to be back to normal today. She weighed 10 pounds, 13 ounces with her cloth diaper on, so she is definitely a little over 10 pounds herself. Growing girl!

Had a bath this morning and then got bundled up to dry off. She likes bath time!

Sweater weather.

Today is another sweater weather kind of day. Elaine in Colorado made this cozy sweater for Monroe, it's keeping Olive nice and warm. We played on the floor with lots of toys (I promise there were toys, they didn't make it into the picture though!).

It was exhausting... at least for one of us. Olive's has much love for "red dog" the WubbaNub.

Every day is great around here. Olive loves having her diaper off (which occasionally results in a wardrobe change) taking lots of naps and cuddling. Life is good.

Cold and Blustery

We have been having lots of indoor adventures because the weather has been cold and windy almost every day. Hopefully soon it will be a little nicer and we can get outside for some walks.

Still practicing some tummy time. And still think Sophie the giraffe is pretty great.


But most of the time I am being held and cuddled.



Life is good!

One month!

Olive is a month old today, it's already going by so fast. She is changing and starting to really focus on and interact with her world. It's fun to be a part of it all. She is reaching for and holding on to toys and is overall a really happy baby. She loves to cuddle, and we have plenty of time to stay inside and cuddle since we will not be venturing out with her anytime soon if windchills stay at -50F.

She is starting to transition between clothing sizes right now. Newborn is getting a little snug, but still fits for the most part and 0-3 month is pretty big on her. We make it work, though her cloth diaper is very fluffy and makes her look a little ridiculous in some outfits. They're working really well though so far and I think her puffy diaper looks cute on her.

In the past couple of weeks Olive has met Sophie the giraffe and she went right for the ears to be like her cousin Brynn.



Wore some warm, cozy slippers.



Cuddled up in her first sweater I knit for her with handspun yarn from my friend Jennifer.



We also uploaded this picture of Olive hanging out with both of her grandmas. Very sweet Olive is loved by so many.



Playing with this little lamb that was a gift to Monroe from Jamie and her family.





And definitely loves her pacifier, especially the wubbanub.





Here is an outtake from Olive's one month pictures. She is so funny. Until next time!