Saturday, March 31, 2012

Easter Party

Tonight we had our first Easter party at our Gymboree friend's house- Michelle, Mark, and Ethan! It was so much fun.  Boy how parties change! Just think a year ago it would have been a totally different party!  There was lots of playing, singing, crying, and fun had by all.  Michelle cooked an awesome dinner.  She made pork tenderloin, squash casserole, homemade mac and cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, and rolls.  It was soooo good! We had such a good time- even Brendon said he had a really good time.  I am so glad that Gymboree has brought us this new group of friends!!

Reading Runner's World this afternoon

Olivia, Ryan, and Griffin

Ethan and Olivia in the baby jail!

Nikki and Olivia

Ethan

Leo

The men deemed this toy inapprorpaite
The men eating dinner

Mark and his bunny ears

Group photo

Olivia, Nikki, and Ethan

Group mommy shot

Group daddy shot!




Daddy and Olivia
Gifts!

My gift- Peeps Smores and a cookie cutter!


Loved this tag! Thanks Pinterest!

Friday, March 30, 2012

Super Shopper and Crabby Afternoon

Today Olivia was a great shopper! We went to 2 store today and she did great.  I kept her entertained in the cart with books and snacks.  The only thing she got upset about was going in the elevator at one store.  But other than that she was great and she took a nap on the way home.

This afternoon she was NOT happy when she woke up from her nap.  I think she was just over tired from not really napping this morning.  I took her outside which seemed to help and then she wasn't crabby anymore.

Also we are down to 1/2 formula and 1/2 milk.  Today she did 2 sippy cups and had a bottle before bed.  So hopefully we will be off the bottles sooner than later! She seems to like the milk which makes us happy!

Trying to find something not to make me crabby!





Thursday, March 29, 2012

Reflections of a 1st Time Mommy

Not much to write about today...we were busy picking up pictures and posting them.  Cute huh?? I just LOVE the photo shoot ones! There are just too many to pick from! I don't know how I am going to choose one to frame.

I have been thinking a lot about this whole year and how fast it has gone by.  Being a first time mom was a whole new job to me.  There is no training, no college, but there are a million books to read and places on the internet to find out information and help on raising and taking care of a baby.  I am very glad that Brendon and I took all those childbirth and childcare classes.  Some of the tricks and tips came in handy. 

But here are some things that I have learned:

1. Every day is different.  What worked today may or may not work tomorrow!

2. Be flexible! I have really learned to become more flexible when things don't go right or Olivia is cranky or sick and we can't go places.  It is ok to do things other times.

3. Love on your baby every moment you can! It seems like yesterday I had a swaddled up little baby girl.

4. Be a risk taker! Try new things- hey you never know they may work! Sometimes I felt that I had no idea what I was doing so trying all sorts of things works out sometimes.

5. Have mommy friends. It has been so nice to meet mommy friends.  Gymboree- I can't thank you enough for introducing me to some wonderful new friends.  They are great to share tips and tricks with, recipes, and laughs!

6. Try, try, again! If at first you don't succeed- keep trying.  Especially with feeding- liquids and solids. 

That's about all I can think of.  My brain is pretty fried at the moment!

1st birthday photo shoot!

Thank you to Lasting Moments by Tammy for another great photo shoot.  There are a lot of pictures so it was hard to choose which ones to post!

















Birthday Party Pictures!

Here are some great pictures from Olivia's birthday party! Thank you to Jennifer who came and took pictures and captured this for us!

Birthday girl!

The godfather!

Opening presents!





Group photos!



Godparents

Karson!

Future husband and wife!