Oprah Show

So, I never did get to watch the Oprah show talking about "baby language" which I was kinda upset about... but I realized online they had a clip of the video! It's very cool. They show what babies cries mean and so far Olivia makes the cries and they are exactly right! It's a little hard to distinguish cries, but it's better than not knowing at all, right!? Here's a link... Oprah Video

Update on Olivia... we are going to the Doctors tonight, she should be fine!

Little Sickling

Livie showing off her rash (it's not too obvious in the picture, it's worse then it looks!)

Olivia has been sick for a week and 3 days now... Today it seems a little better, but she has a new symptom! She has a rash all over her neck, chest, and tummy. Last night she was VERY cranky and wouldn't eat or sleep. I'm not sure what's up with her. I thought maybe she was teething early because shes eating her hands and drooling like crazy... but I don't know. She's congested, has a rash, and is irritable. So... I'm not sure what to do. Should I call the doctor, or just wait for it to pass? I put lotion on her rash last night but I think it made it worse! I have given her tylenol for babies and a side effect it said was dangerous was a rash- I just don't know what it is or what to do- if anyone has any advice I need it!

through it all she still manages to give me a few big grins!

SNOW!

Olivia saw real snow for the first time today! It snowed before but just fake snows- the kind that melts before you even get outside... Today we have around 6 inches and it's still snowing! My sister Emily claims she is "not excited" for the snow, but how could you not love it!? It's so beautiful and white and clean! I suppose it's only fun to look at and play in... not do every day things in. But, oh-well! Morgan needs to come down so she can go 'fork skiing' in it- maybe we'll try that today ;)

Back to the Cold

family picture- top- Brett, Amy, Jeff, Jillian, Alisha
bottom- Grandma Sherri, Olivia and Sarah, and Grandpa Gary

Olivia and Daddy in the morning

sleeping in the car

Well, we are back in Utah. It is supposed to snow this week, that's a change from the 80 degree weather we were just in! I'm excited though- I like the snow, for awhile. Olivia did much better on our car ride home. She slept almost the whole way- it was very nice. We are doing well and excited for our next vacation- Oregon! I go back to work next Saturday.. I'm not sure if I'm too excited about about it- we'll see!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I love this toy! on Vimeo

We've had a good Thanksgiving, all the food was REALLY good! Olivia played so much in the morning that she slept ALL day! I think she thought it was night time again. It's soo crazy being in Arizona for Thanksgiging. We ate dinner outside in the back yard. It was just perfect weather, wasn't too hot, not too cold and it was overcast when we ate so no sun in our eyes! It's pretty fun. Amy, Alisha, and I also got to go for a run this morning- it's nice to get out!

Love'n' my cousin

we've got matching hats!

This is Olivia and her black cousin Jillian! just kiddin... Some day Livie will get a tan like her cousin!

Grandpa with cousins on Vimeo

Out of the car... YEA!!!

We stopped at an indian stand, and I got a pretty little bracelet
Olivia watched Aladdin, it kept her entertained for awhile

We stopped at the "cliff hangers" stop- indians used to live inside the side of the mountains.. weird! Olivia and I are inside a "rock home" A lady lived inside this rock! It was cool.

Our trip was pretty good, but Olivia is just not a car girl. Even a new SUV doesn't make her happy! She really didn't cry much until the last half hour. By then it had been about 12 hours and she had just about had enough! She screamed as loud as she could and even when I got her out and held her she was still VERY upset. She didn't calm down until she got out of the car. It was pretty sad, but atleast she calmed down when she got out.

Off to Arizona

We'll be leaving to Arizona early tomorrow morning for Thanksgiving. It should be fun. We're very excited to get to see Jillian. There probably won't be any blogs tomorrow due to traveling. Hopefully Olivia does well in the car. It's quite the long trip...

First BYU Football Game

Olivia being carried to the game in her sling

a look inside the sling... so cozy!

Daddy and Livie watching the game (or maybe just licking her sweater)

Mommy and Livie sitting and not really watching the game but still having fun!

Olivia was so tired after her outing, finally some peace and quiet!

Olivia went to her very first BYU football game today. She seemed to enjoy it I suppose as much as a baby could enjoy a game. She was quite startled every time the crowd busrt into cheers. I pretty much covered her ears for most of the game so she could sleep. She did very well and didn't cry or make too much of a fuss. What a good little baby!

Snuggly bunting

Today was a cold day and so Olivia wore her bunting for the first time. We went visiting teaching and shopping. Everyone commented on how beautiful the bunting was and would ask who made it. It was made by Mary Partney- a friend from Oregon. It's so beautiful, and definately one of a kind! We can't wait to get to wear it more!

Olivia was just mezmorized by the candle... As long as she can't reach it I think we'll be good!

I'm 3 months old!

It is Olivia's 3 month birthday today. Maybe we'll get a treat or something! It's been a wonderful 3 months so far... hopefully the next three will be even better! So- an update on things going on... Tracey Eldridge came over yesterday to get high-lights. It was fun visiting with her ;) She has made a website recently. It is daveandtrace.com. I will be putting it on my links also. Brett has also been busy with website making. He has updated his website, and it's looking very cute! He says he's not done yet though... The link to his site is under my links also (to the right) He does a blog too- incase you guys don't ever check it! That's about all for now, see ya lata!

Crossed Hands

Olivia is always putting her hands together while she sleeps. It's so cute!

Sweet

Don't they just look so sweet and peaceful?

Sunday Fun

I love you Daddy! on Vimeo
Well, this morning Brett played with Olivia and she was delighted with just about anything Brett did! She was just laughing and squeeling all morning long. Ofcourse by the time I got out the camera she wasn't as enthusiastic... but oh-well! After church we went to the Beans house (Brett's Aunt and cousins) We had a nice dinner and played a fun game called Pit. Fun fun!

Just having fun

Daddy and me watching TV- it was supposed to be the BYU game that Brett was soo excited for, but our TV didn't get the channel it was on. How sad...for Brett!

Like my green hair? I like it, it's more hair than I've ever had!

Strong Looong Legs

Olivia's long legs. Wooee nice legs Livie!

Olivia STANDING in her bouncer seat! Doesn't she know it's to sit in!?

My Favorite Thing

One of my favorite times of every morning is when it's light outside and Olivia is ready to get up. Usually she is up waiting for me, making little grunts here and there and kicking her legs as fast as she can kick them. Finally after laying there not wanting to get up I get up to get her. EVERY day as soon as she sees me she gives me the biggest gummy smile. She's always so happy to see that mommy is up and ready to play with her. I just LOVE it!

Flying baby!

Getting ready...

Extend and straighten!

It's so funny to hold Olivia out because she straightens her legs and arches her back! Babies are so acrobatic!

Our weekend

Trying to get the cousins together for a picture... didn't work out so well!
Jeff, Nettie, and Morgan came to visit yesterday. We had lots of fun. Morgan is co cute!

Olivia and I had a photo-shoot outside. Didn't come out with too many good pictures though! oh-well! She's wearing the first dress I ever bought her (I got it right after the first ultra-sound saying it was a girl!)

Hello, AGAIN!

Smiley Olivia on Vimeo

Okay, I know Ive posted one too many blogs today... Its not that I dont have things to do, I do. I just cant help it though. Ive finally figured out how to catch Olivia smiling- just hide the camera! She always STARES at it if I have it out. Well, the music doesnt quite match the video this time- but you get to hear the "let your hair grow" song. We really like it! For some reason I cant do apostrophies on here, weird!

Clothes Galore!

Olivia grinning because she knows how many clothes she has!

Olivia's clothes (not including ANY of her pajama's- those are in her dresser!) She's one spoiled girl!

So, I had gotten behind on laundry, and today it is finally all done and put away (atleast for now... ) I decided Olivia has probably atleast 10x as many outfits as I do. Putting away my launry takes about 2 minutes- Olivia's takes about half an hour, atleast! But we LOVE all her clothes. I was actually worried when I was about due that she wouldn't have enough. But- friends sent stuff, and now she has MORE than enough! If only she had this many in bigger sizes!

All cozy

Olivia can talk!

Livie Talk on Vimeo


Olivia loves to talk to me. She's just started this probably a week or so ago. In this clip shes not too happy. She was tired. She really is quite the happy girl though when shes not tired or hugry. Even then she usually doesn't cry she just makes her noises- similar to the noises made in the video. She does have her moments when she bursts out in loud cries though. I don't like it- it always breaks my heart. ;)(if you notice the song in the background- Brett always sings it to her and changes the lyrics from "come on girl let you hair down" to "come on girl let your hair grow!"