Snellvile Farmers Market

This morning we headed out to the Snellville Farmers Market! We got there early because we know that they sell out of stuff...fast! We got there about 8:30 and met Michelle, Brad, and Nikki and Wendy and Emma.  The kids were great.  Olivia rode in Nikki's wagon for a bit.  Emma was pretty tired from getting teeth and waking up lots during the night.  We bought some veggies, peaches, some Challah bread, and tamales.  Olivia then wanted to walk around.  So I let her down and she walked all over.  Fun but scary.

After the market we came home and had a snack then played and had lunch.  Then the rest of the day was like usual- nap, snack, play, and dinner.  Brendon took Olivia and the pool and she did some kicking.  It was fun!  Too bad the next 5-6 days it is going to rain....booooo!

Nikki and Olivia in the wagon

Nikki

Olivia

Emma

Playing in the wagon

Olivia walking around

Mommy and Olivia Day!

Today and for the next few Fridays it is Mommy and Olivia day! We spent ALL day together...it even started at 6:30 a.m.  I tried to get her to snuggle back in bed with me but that just wasn't happening.  So we got up and ate breakfast.  We played for a bit, had a snack, and then went grocery shopping.  Olivia was GREAT at the 2 stores.  I think the most difficult part was when I got home.  I unloaded the groceries and then got her out of the car. Olivia helped me put the groceries away.  She has come quite resourceful and hands me things.  Olivia also helped unload the dishwasher and helped with laundry.  I got her to put laundry into the dryer and then close the door.  After dinner we played outside for quite a long time.  We even took a walk down the street and to see Kristy and Karyn!

Here is a recap for today:

* 3 loads of laundry
* 3 meals prepared
* 2 snacks
* 2 stores
* 1 emptying of the dishwasher
* 1 filling and running the dishwasher
* 1 round of washing dishes
* 1 gas station with NO tears!
* 1 nap
* Can't even remember how many diapers but I got my fair share
* Maybe 3 or 4 crying episodes...over nothing...
* Endless amount of cuteness and fun!

Playing with her phone

I guess we better get used to this....

Kindermusik Week 2 and Trying the Spoon

We had our 2nd week of Kindermusik today and Brendon came too.  Olivia did well pushing these little sticker dots.  They were practicing ringing the doorbell.  She had fun with Nikki too! Nikki and her mom were twins today.  It was cute! Olivia's favorite part of Kindermusik is playing with the scarf towards the end.  It is supposed to be quiet time but Olivia gets all excited and squeals and giggles.  It is too cute.

Olivia has become interested in her utensils lately.  She likes her fork and understands how to get the food on the fork.  Most of the time she stabs at it, then gets it on the fork, and then takes it off and puts it in her mouth.  Today I let her go with the spoon when she had her yogurt.  I held the yogurt and showed her how to dip the spoon in and then she would eat it.  I admit it was funny, cute, but messy! But she did really good with it.  I had to help her at the end because there wasn't much left at the bottom.  But it was better than expected.  Yay for utensils on her own!!

Playing the drum

Touching the dots

Spoon action!

National Running Day and Gymboree

We had another fun and busy day. I met my friend Kim at Tribble Mill Park and we went for almost 7 miles today.  It makes the miles go by much quicker when you have someone to talk to! We did a nice run/walk which was great and I didn't even feel tired at the end which made me feel even better.  Then I went home played with Olivia for a little bit and then she took a cat nap before Gymboree.  I fed her lunch and zoom we were off to Gymboree.  She was all over the place and is such a busy girl.  After class we had some snacks and did a little shopping.  Then came home and Olivia took another cat nap.  I thought for sure she would fall asleep on the way home but she talked and played the whole time.  Then she ate dinner and we played outside for a bit.  Olivia then saw the crayon box in the hallway and she played with the crayons for awhile.  She loves taking them out of the box, putting them back in, and did a little drawing. Such a fun day!

Belly flops!

Messy hair

LOVES milk!

Just can't think of a title tonight!

It was a pretty yucky day today. The weather has been weird.  By now we are usually having weather that is really warm and we are enjoying the pool every day.  Today I think the high temperature was 74 degrees.  Still warm but not sweating hot like usual.

Olivia went to Susan's today for 1/2 of the day.  I know I am going to be criticized by all sorts of people for taking her to daycare in the summer.  There are a few reasons why- not that I feel I need to justify taking her or anything but I will share anyways for those of you that are thinking I am the worst mom ever for doing this.  #1 I don't want Olivia to forget her and when we go back to her August we have all sorts of stranger danger problems.  It is nice to drop Olivia off and not have the crying or screaming.  Olivia remembers her and automatically knows where she is even though she hasn't been there in over 2 weeks.  #2 We need some time to get things done that we can't do when Olivia is here.  There is all sorts of cleaning or things we would like to do but can't get done.  For example I started cleaning out my closest of all the things that are too big.  Brendon was able to put some locks on certain doors and drawers.  Those are really the only 2 reasons I have.  Mostly it is for #1 so she remembers Susan and is not afraid to be there.  It is not like she is going every week.  She is only going 3 times and for 1/2 days from 8:00- 12:00. So there...I hope that doesn't make me a horrible mother. 

After Susan's we went to the bank and to Target.  She was great in the cart.  I also picked her up a few more books in the dollar spot which is great because she will look at them while we are in the store.  I also got 2 new toys.  There are 2 things Olivia loves that she is not allowed to play with.  They are the tv remote and our cell phones.  Fisher Price makes a play remote- cha ching! What a great toy.  She can play with that all day long! The second thing I saw at Karson's house- a play cell phone.  She loves it! Karson and her were both wanting it on Sunday so I am glad that I got her one.  She loves it.  You can even record your voice on it.  She had a lot of fun playing with both toys tonight.  The best part of tonight was that I was cleaning up her books and when I turned around, she was cleaning up her blocks ALL by herself.  She put all the blocks back in the bag! I was so proud of her.  It is amazing how smart babies can be! Now if we can work on putting the rest of the toys away that would be amazing!

Here is the Fisher Price Remote.  It sings, tells numbers, the volume button even works to turn it up and down.  Thanks Fisher Price! I will have to get a picture of the phone tomorrow!

Jury Duty and Daddy Duty

Today I had jury duty and Brendon did a great job on daddy duty! It was a very long day at jury duty.  It was very interesting I have to say though.  Unfortunately I did not get selected for the 2 cases that I had to go into the courtroom for.  It was just a long day of sitting.  I finished a book and started another while I was there.  I met some interesting people though and learned a lot about how the judicial system works.

Brendon did a great job of daddy duty.  They played a lot and after it rained they went outside when the sun came out.  He even took some pictures of all their fun!

Playing with Jake

Cutting the grass!

Look at those cute legs =)

Karson's Baptism

Today we went to Karson's baptism.  Yes it was a full weekend of Karson!! He is such a sweet boy and did such a good job during the mass.  Olivia on the other hand is like a wild monkey.  We entertained her with snacks and books.  After the mass we went back to Malissa's house for goodies and fun.  Olivia and Karson played really well together.  Karson loves Olivia's curls.  After the baptism we came home and went in the pool for a bit.  Then while Brendon cooked on the grill Olivia played in the sandbox for a bit.  She ate a great dinner after all the snacks she ate this afternoon.  Then we did some playing in her room, Brendon gave her a bath, and she drank her milk before bed.  What a great day!

Waiting for mass to start

Olivia being a monkey while Peyton was being super good!

Eating snacks to keep quiet

Happy Karson!

Family photo

Random awkward family photo that Olivia had to be in!