More Guessing!

Olivia will not be a bug (although she was VERY close to being a butterfly), a super girl or a peacock. By the way... a peacock? Do they even make peacock costumes, Kelly? So I have been asked for more hints. It is an animal and it was one of Livy's favorite animals to watch at the zoo this past summer. Any guesses?

Make a Guess!

So we bought Olivia's Halloween costume last night and I must say it is adorable. Sadly I will not be sharing with you what she will be (I know... the suspense is killing you)! Feel free to make a guess if you so desire. I will be nice and give a little hint: For those of you who know me well you will guess a princess or fairy or something girlie. Well... I am throwing you all off and letting you know it is none of the above. More hints to follow.

Our Lil Punkin!

Seriously... how cute is she???

Miss Independant

Yes... Olivia can now hold her own bottle although I will admit I do not encourage it. I LOVE cuddling with her and singing with her as I feed her her bubba! Tonight, however, Olivia thought it was great fun and VERY funny that she could hold her own bottle. She scooted herself off my lap, sat next to me, took her bubba and tipped her little head back as far as she could and fed herself. Why can't she stay little forever?

Did you hear...

I can say dada and mama now!

Just is case you were wondering...

... I am a...

Nine Months Old!

Our baby is nine months old!!!!! This past month has been so fun with her as she is finding more and more of her independance. She crawls everywhere and is super fast- we are thinking of entering her in a diaper derby! She pulls herself up on the furniture and walks along anything she can get her hands on. She has been trying lots of "big girl" food: cheese, kiwi, bananas, yogurt, cottage chesses, carrots, peas, green beans, toast, waffles, english muffins and she may have tried a french fry today as well! She is extremely vocal and will talk to anyone about anything. She loves bathtime and all toys that are obnoxious and make noise. She has two little teeth and is super ticklish under her chin. What will the next month hold?

This is what happens...

... when you have curly hair and it is humid outside. Poor girl!

First Trip to the Cider Mill

Since we have been having such amazing fall weather we decided it was time to take Olivia to the cider mill. It was her first trip of many this fall. She loved being outside but I must say that the ducks were her favorite. When they quacked, she yelled. She also helped mommy feed the ducks but she got very upset that the ducks were eating HER donut! we are looking forward to lots of fall memories.

Tasting her first donut. she liked it!

Helping mommy feed the ducks!

Olivia's Dedication

This morning was very special to our family. It was Olivia's dedication. Since we are in the process of church hunting we went to the church Ryan grew up at for her dedication. It was a very sweet dedication and Olivia did great! She smiled while we were up front and when the pastor held her she was happy as can be. Ryan's parents were there and his two sisters. My parents, my sister and niece drove in from Grand Rapids for the occassion. And surrogate Uncle Lincoln was there too! Olivia looked adorable in her dress... of course.

The proud parents

Pastor David and Livy
Happy Family

Auntie Jen, Anna and Olivia

The Grandparents

Aunt Kathy and Olivia

Out Little Princess

Please mommy...

... can't I go outside??? I want to be free!!!