Colloquialism Fail

We had a great visit with Mom and Dad when they were here.  We didn’t get out too much but it didn’t matter because we had enough fun at home with Livi.  Mom and Dad got a kick out of how strong Livi’s accent was, and so did Brooke and I.  We think she turned it on strong while they were here.  She couldn’t quite get the “I’ll be dog gone” saying and turned it to “I’ll be a hot dog.”

We went to the farm on Sunday afternoon, the weather was perfect.  There weren’t too many animals there this time around but she loved seeing the bunnies and feeding the donkey.

 

Next weekend it is Mima’s turn.  Maybe she can straighten up the sassy little Lee that we have had this week.  The talking back is getting too common.  But how can you not love that face???

Lee Singing In Car

Not a very good video, washed out and Livi wasn’t as into the singing as usual, but she was having a good time at least.  Mima, Brooke, Livi and I  were on our way to a PC soccer game that Rob was refereeing.  We had a good time at the game before the rain started and we had to leave (along with the fact that it was past Olivia’s bed time.)

The News

We found out August 15 that baby #2 would be on its way.  First Brooke told Olivia:

Then she told me when I got home from work.  I got home and Olivia ran to me saying she got a balloon today at the store.  I was excited for her and she brought me the balloon.  I didn’t think much of it, Olivia loves balloons and just figured the only balloon they had that she wanted said “baby shower.”  Then Livi said surprise and Brooke said “It is true.”  It took me a few seconds to put two and two together because I figured that our first month trying was not going to produce results.  Well, SURPRISE!!!

Brooke’s side of the family found out via the following picture:

My parents found out using the same shirt, but during Skype, and the rest of my family got a phone call.

Now I need to figure out a new name for the blog sometime down the road.  Coming up with a baby name is hard enough!

Let the fun begin……

Super Fun Time

Today was a super fun day for Olivia.  It was PC’s first home game and we planned on going.  There was going to be bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals and kids.  Unfortunately Brooke didn’t feel quite up to going today so it was just Lee and I.

I think Olivia knew today would be a good day because she got chocolate pudding as part of her breakfast.  She wasn’t too clean about it.

After “breakfast” we headed out to the game.  Lunch was going to be served to Scotsman Club members from 11:00 – 12:00, and the bounce houses and festivities were to start at 12:00.  Kickoff was at 1:30.  We arrived around 11:15 to have some lunch and figured we would mingle until bounce house time.  Unfortunately, mingling didn’t happen for long because Olivia noticed the bounce houses inside the stadium gates right away, and continually asked to go get on the “slider.”  We walked over around 11:30 to see if the gates were open, but they were not, this led to about a 1/2 hour fit from Olivia as she waited outside the gates for opening time.  If she turned around in this picture you would see tears galore and slobber down her chin.

Once the gates opened, all was good with the world.  Livi made a straight line for the bounce house, where she spend the majority of her time.  Sometimes I would be looking at the front of the house and would see a little hand throw a sock out, then there would be another sock fly out, and then Lee would be sockless.  I would pick up the socks, then put them back on when she came out, and it would start all over again once she went back in.

She also enjoyed the “slider.”  She would get to the top and count to five, then slide and do it all over again until I would tell her it was time to let someone else get on.

But as much as she enjoyed the bounce house and slider, the train was her favorite.  This is the first year she rode it and she loved it.  I think now anytime we see one she will be asking to ride it.

A nice girl volunteered to ride with Olivia for her first go-round.  This saved me from having to be on it.  However, Livi kept asking to do it again so I did ride with her the second time.

 

She even got her own balloon animal (lady bug) that she loved.  However she bit its antenna in the car and popped both of them.  It is a good think you can’t see how sweaty this little girl is.  it was HOT out there today.

Super fun time for Lee!!!

Hi Man

I have decided that this year for Olivia’s birthday we will forego the clowns (yes, that is a relief to me), petting zoo, bounce houses, pools, or other high cost fun items.  Instead, we will just pay to have someone come over and mow the lawn.  We discovered Olivia’s favorite thing.

Pez From Florida

Livi received a package from Grandma and Grandpa the other day.  She was excited and we were able to use it as leverage to get her to eat her dinner.  You can tell from the video that she had been crying a lot before she got the package. She has been having crazy meltdowns in the evening, mainly because she hasn’t been napping much at school.  Well, at least this package cheered her up!!

Hargogocca

Rob and Mima bought Livi a harmonica a few weeks ago when she stayed with them for the night.  She played it non-stop on the car ride home.  She is such the little musician, now if she can just learn to pronounce it she will be all set.

Livi and her harmonica