Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas!


What a great Christmas! It's also Olivia's three month birthday and what a big day she had. We opened presents and stockings at our house with my parents, Aunt Maggie, Uncle Jamie and Grandma and Grandpa Davis early this morning and then we all spent the rest of the day over at Lolli and Pop's house. We had a very blessed Christmas and are thrilled that we have so much of our family around and we hope that you all did, too!










Monday, December 22, 2008

It's Party Time!

I know, I know...I've been horrible at keeping the blog updated! We been too busy partying! Just kidding, but here's some pics from the RCO Christmas party and the Hartley Christmas party. No, we're not Hartleys, but we are lucky enough to be considered honorary Hartleys and thus invited to their FUN party. Olivia had fun at her very first Christmas party, and she even got to meet Santa!!
No, Santa didn't scare her, I think she just got hungry or something, but this pic of her crying just makes me laugh. Am I a horrible mother??

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Two Months Ago Today...



...I had my baby girl! I just cannot believe how fast time has gone by and how fast she is growing! It's amazing to watch her change...I'd say the biggest change is her ability to recognize people and smile. It's remarkably endearing to watch her look for me when someone else is holding her ;-)

We are having so much fun in Nebraska. Olivia's Dude and Uncle Jamie (okay, and her Granny, too!) seem particularly enamored with her. It was really sweet to watch James play his bass guitar for her earlier this week. As I type this, Dude is feeding her the last bottle of the day--she's fighting sleep, but it looks like he's got the hang of things!

Here are few pictures I captured yesterday of Olivia in a flight suit. Turns out they look good on everyone!














Saturday, November 22, 2008

Baby, It's Cold Outside!!







We arrived in Omaha a few days ago and Olivia was great on the trip up here! She slept most of the way, and we're hoping for the same success on the way back. In the meantime, we are having a great time visiting with my parents and friends up here in Bellevue. Last night we went for pizza at Mama Alvino's one of my FAVORITE pizza places in the world and since it's so much colder here, we had to bundle up Olivia before heading out. Thanks for letting us borrow the outfit, Jenn!


Saturday, November 8, 2008

Olivia Smiles...

I'm so excited I was able to capture her smile on video today!! It is so rewarding when she looks at us with her big, beautiful smile. It's just like her Daddy's!

Friday, October 31, 2008

Today's Adventure: Book Signing with Steve Doocy!

Today we went to Barnes and Noble to purchase Steve Doocy's (of Fox and Friends fame) new book, Tales From the Dad Side. I had originally planned to surprise Justin with a signed copy, but he was able to go with us to the book signing! It was really fun to meet Mr. Doocy in person--what a neat guy. He told a few stories from his book, was nice enough to chat with Justin for a few moments about his new role as a dad, and take pictures with everyone. Just wish we had remembered to turn Olivia around for the photo!

Big Bows in Cowtown

I finally got a bow on Olivia! This was purchased for her by Lolly (formerly Gigi...a.k.a. Candis, Justin's mom) and I just had to take some pictures. Also, she really starting to smile!! It's been hard to capture, but there's a few pictures with a "sort of" smile, and one with her tongue sticking out. Enjoy!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Dr. Visit

What a big girl! We took Olivia to her 1 month checkup on Monday and found out that she is growing like a weed. She is now 10 lbs., 8 oz. and 22 1/4 inches long--wow! She is in the 90th percentile for both height and weight--doc says she is doing great. She also had the second round of her Hepatitis B shot, which she did NOT like. She calmed down pretty quickly afterward. We are so pround of our baby girl!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl!





Our baby girl is 1 month old today! I can hardly believe it...time is FLYING by--it seems like just a few days ago we were at the hospital meeting each other for the first time. She is getting so big and changing every day. We put her on her tummy today--she is raising her head up and it looks like she wants to crawl already (of course, I know she's not...)!! It's amazing how much I love this little girl...



Thursday, October 23, 2008

What a Busy Day!

Yesterday we had such a busy day (for us, anyway!)...first Olivia and I made it to lunch with my friend Mary Kathryn and Olivia's adorable friend Lydia at Panera. It was really fun to get out for a change. After lunch, we stopped at Justin's office so he could show her off :-) It was great because he was able to leave early--yay!! Then, we stopped to vote early--what a line for a Wednesday afternoon! Olivia was a hit with several people in line and at the polling place, and of course I couldn't help but document her first trip to vote with a picture. Justin's grandmother, Mimi, came yesterday--after meeting Olivia, she said, "Now I know why they call us great!" I think it was love at first sight... Here's a few pictures from the rest of the day:

Four Generations!


Justin, Pop and Olivia

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Welcome!



Welcome to our new blog! I decided to put this blog together after numerous requests for pictures and updates on how things are going in the Lauderdale household, now that Olivia is a part of our lives. I hope to keep it current, but please be patient with a new mama!