Afternoon with Grammie

Getting ready to come down the stairs

Climbing up and down the stairs

Attacking Daddy-These pictures
were taken the other day. Our
camera's battery needs to recharge!

Today Oliver, Mama, and Ranger went for another long, long run. It was fun because we ran into an old friend, Kari who has a baby daughter now and into Mama's old 4th grade teacher Mrs. Knudsen who was with her 2 year old granddaughter! Cool!

Oliver played a lot around the house, and then later in the afternoon he got to go over to his Grammie's house and she watched him for a few hours, while Mama and Daddy went on a date. Oliver had a lot of fun playing with Grammie, climbing her stairs, going for a walk, playing with the water can in the backyard, and eating pancakes, blueberries and drinking yummy milk!

Oliver and Mama went for a walk at night to help Oliver wind down, they sang about the night sky and enjoyed the cool breeze. After Oliver fell asleep his parents watched the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon and made a small donation that was matched by Harrah's casino! They got to hear their names on t.v.! Remember to check out the telethon, all donations go to a really good cause!

Books, Horses, and Babysitters

Taking kitchen sink bath...again


Tractors at the horse race- Oliver will like
this picture, we read a book about tractors at
the library today.

Fun at the races...

This morning Oliver, Ranger and Mama went for a long, long run! Afterwards we went and hung out at the library for awhile. Oliver had fun browsing for books and playing with the big pillows. He took a nice nap and then Grandma and Grandpa babysat him while Mama and Daddy met Uncle Joey, Kalyn, and Kim to go to the horse races. It was super fun. We learned how to bet, bummer no one won, but it was fun anyways. After the horses raced we watched an 80s band, DEVO play. That was super fun!

While we were gone, Oliver was having fun with Grandma and Grandpa riding the scooter, taking a bath (the picture is actually from yesterdays bath), and playing. Everyone had a great time today!

Little Hiker

Holding Daddy's hand on the trail

Pondering the chaparral plants

Hiking on his own in his crocs

Oliver had another fun day with Daddy. He took two good naps, and got to go with Grandma on her morning walk. He are yummy pizza for dinner and tried the salad too!

After dinner we went on a nice family hike at a small preserve off Manchester near our house. We all picked and smelled black sage, saw scrub jays, investigated a stink bug and saw the vibrant green coastal sage brush! It is fun teaching Oliver about all the plants---he already loves hiking!!! He is a little naturalist.

Fun with Daddy

Dreaming Oliver




Today Oliver and Daddy hung out together while Mama went to her first day of work with all the other teachers. They had fun! When Oliver had a dirty diaper he got his diaper bag and brought it to Daddy for a change! Pretty smart!



When Mama got home, Oliver played with her, ate Grandma's yummy Lasagna, and went for a nice walk with Mama where he fell asleep on her chest! We came home just in time to hear the tail end of Barak Obama's awesome speech! Oliver heard history tonite!

Aunts

Driving the car

Looking at Aunt Katy through the playground window


Today Oliver and I did some errands with Aunt Allison. Oliver had fun playing in the car with Aunt Allison when Mama had to run in for an appointment. Later in the evening Oliver and I met his Aunt Katy in Carlsbad and went for a fun run. Afterwards Oliver played at the playground with kids and his Aunt Katy!!!





Oliver loves his Aunts!

Swinging on the swing

Padres Game

Oliver checking out Bandit the motorcycle dog

The Ballpark

Bandit- Coolest dog!

Big Huge Dog- Oliver is so brave

Oliver wnet to his first Padres game at Petco Park! He had a lot of fun. We went with Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Joey, and Kalyn. Oliver was very entertained on the drive down by Joey and Kalyn. He got super wild for the first 1 1/2 hours of the game. We took turns taking him for walks and showing him people, the field, junk food, and more! Dogs were allowed in the grass area, so Kalyn and Mama took Oliver over to see. He walked right up to dogs and pet them gently. He met a motorcycle riding dog named Bandit. Bandit's owner drove the motorcycle right up to Oliver and took the dog off its seat for Oliver to pet! Both of them loved it!!!!



We had a great time! And the Padres won the Arizona Diamondbacks! GO PADRES!!!

Raindrops and Kitchen Sinks

Raindrops in the pool

Playing with the wa-wa

He is so curious-Grandma calls this an R rated picture

This morning we had some San Diego raindrops, it was warm outside and they didn't last long. We all got very excited, Daddy took Oliver outside to see and feel these new raindrops and Daddy took a picture of the raindrops falling in the pool.

After we went running with Ranger, Oliver and I went to the mall to play. He loves to go in his stroller and take the elevator. He also saw a lot of kids and we played the claw game. He had a good nap in the car and when we got home he got to play with Grandpa (DaDaPa), Grandma, and Aunt Katy!

In the evening he ate a yummy dinner and then we cleaned his high chair. As we were cleaning I decided to put Oliver in the sink, and it turned into a mini-shower. Perfect size for him. He loved his shower and his audience! We will defenitly use the sink again! Later Oliver and Mama went for a walk to get ready for Night-Night.

Lazy Sunday

Croc Man

Sleeping for the night

Oliver slept in until 7:30 this morning! He ate breakfast, helped Mama clean, played, knocked over the kitty cat's water, and then took a nice nap. After his nap Daddy dressed him and the played. Daddy and Oliver were twins today, they were both wearing Old Navy 4th of July shirts and dark shorts. So cute...

Later Mama and Oliver went with Grandma to REI and the grocery store. Oliver got his own pair of crocs and a nalgene sippy cup! This is his first pair of shoes that have rubber soles, he likes them! He is getting the hang of them and can still run with them on.

Oliver fought sleep this afternoon, but he finally fell asleep around 7:20, after we took a walk with Daddy and Ranger.

Flowers and Grandmas

Today Oliver went for a run at the boardwalk with his Mama and Aunt Jessica, afterwards they stopped by a coffee shop and Oliver had been holding a lavendar flower. He smellled it and held it, and then he gave it to a woman in the shop. He is so sweet!!!! He is a lover baby!

Later he got to play with his Grammie on her birthday. They had a lot of fun. And then later he got to hang out with his Grandparents while Mama and Daddy went to celebrate Grammie's birthday. He had a nice Saturday!

Stephen Birch Aquarium

Checking out the fishies....

Happy to be around fishies and kids

Cool picture!

Lucky Oliver. Today he got to go to the Stephen Birch Aquarium. Daddy took him while Mama was at work. They got to see lots of different sea life and Oliver enjoyed running around exploring fish and meeting kids. Oliver learned a lot, and Mama can't wait to go back with them. Oliver talked Daddy into getting a season pass!!!! YEAH!!!!
We had a nice evening at home and then Oliver and Mama went for an after dinner walk with Grandma.
Oh and one more cute thing- Oliver called Grandpa- "DaDaPa" this morning. He is adding so many words to his vocabulary.

Soccer Practice

Oliver reaching for an airplane in the sky

The airplane

Practicing his moves...

Today Oliver got to spend the day with Daddy while Mama went to an orientation for her new job. They played at home, went to a dive shop, and a drive. They were happy to see me when I got home. Oliver came and gave me a hug and wouldn't let go for awhile.

After a yummy dinner that Grandma expertly created, Oliver and I went to my first soccer practice. We will be playing a game every week! Fun! Oliver is going to be a little soccer man! While we were there Daddy went to the beach and kayaked in the ocean to watch the sunset. When we got back we took Ranger out for a short run in the dark, and Oliver got to see the little lights in the sky (stars). Another nice summer day...

Daddy and the Ocean

Smiling for Daddy in the Morning!

Happy Aunt holding her precious nephew!

Oliver and Aunt Katy--Oliver is still not sure about
this beach place

Oliver got to spend the morning with Daddy, while Mama went to sign papers for her new job! (1st grade teacher in San Marcos!) Oliver and Daddy had fun playing and going for a little drive. Later, Oliver and I went to the beach to run with Aunt Katy. Oliver slept most of the run, but woke up in time to walk on the sand and check out the waves. Oliver is still a bit hesitant of the sand, but I think with time and exposure he will soon find that sand is fun!

Happy Birthday Uncle Joey

Sleeping Oliver

Today we had a good day. Oliver and I went for a nice long run at the Carlsbad Boardwalk. After our run, Oliver tested the sand a little and watched the waves. He is not quite ready to plant his feet in the sand yet, he did this with grass a few months ago! After our run we came home and played with Daddy.



Later we celebrated Uncle Joey's birthday at a restaurant. Oliver ate a lot of pizza, lettuce, and juice. He was also pretty ansty, but he was happy to see his Uncle Joey on his birthday!

Uncle Joey's

Uncle Joey and Oliver

Daddy helping Oliver do a pull-up on Joey's bar.
Oliver enjoyed watching Daddy do pull ups!

Uncle Joey and Oliver again, a little blurry, but very cute!





We had another good day. Oliver, Mama and Ranger went for another long run in the morning. Then Oliver played a lot around the house, Mama and Daddy couldn't keep up with him! Later we went for a little family drive, and then came home.


After playing with Grandma and Grandpa for awhile, we headed for Uncle Joey's where we had dinner and swam in the pool with Joey, Kalyn, Aunt Katy, and Gavin. We had tons of fun! Oliver loved swimming with everyone. We kept passing him around. He loves hanging out with people and Kalyn's doggy, Ian! He was having a good time looking for Smokey, Joey's cat.

Its fun living so close to our families again! Oliver is learning who everyone is, it is a great feeling!

Huevos Rancheros and Family

Oliver and Grandpa playing

Oliver playing with Grammie's Horsie

This morning Oliver and Mama went for a nice long run and saw Grandma and Grandpa in their car!!! After a nice long nap, Uncle Joey and Kalyn came over. Uncle Joey is so much fun! Oliver loves to play with him!!! Kalyn made yummy Huevos Rancheros, which disappeared so quickly, I didn't have time to take a picture! We are lucky to know a great chef!
Later Oliver and Mama went to Grammie's house and also saw Aunt Jessica. We played a lot, shopped at Target for some baby essentials, and ate dinner! Oliver is finding his favorite things to play with at Grammie's house. Oliver sure loves both his Grandmas!!!

Popsicles and Books

Mural by author Jannel Cannon ("Stellaluna")

Balloon inflating on our way home from the beach

Popsicle Eater

Oliver had a great day! After playing around the house, I took him to the library. He had so much fun! He played with some other kids, picked out some books, and helped Mama check out the books. (See the videos below...)


Later Grandma and Grandpa watched him while we went to the beach with Uncle Joey and Kalyn, they snorkeled and saw tons of cool animals! When we got home, Oliver had some of Grandma's popsicle! He loves to eat everything!!!!

Books and Babysitters

Oliver and Grandpa- Happy together!


Oliver and Grandma holding hands

Playing with his tools...




Today we had a good day. Oliver and I went to the bookstore to play and read in the children's book section. He had fun running around, picking out books, putting them back, and drinking his water from a straw. He met other kids, he is not shy at all when it comes to kids! We also met a cute 5 month old baby.


Later after he ate Grandma's mac and cheese and he had a rinse off in the shower, his grandparents babysat him so Mama and Daddy could go out on a date. Oliver had so much fun! Grandma and Grandpa took tons of action photos, we came home to find Oliver fast asleep in Grandma's arms.


When we went out on our date, we stopped by the beach in Solana Beach and we spotted dolphins in the water! Good thing we had our binoculars handy!

Eggs, Mall and Moon

On our evening run...I was teaching
Oliver about the moon

Today we woke up and made eggs for Daddy and Oliver. They love to eat eggs! While we were eating breakfast, I made some hard boiled eggs, and Oliver ate 2 for lunch! (Daddy was watching him!!!)


Oliver and I went to the mall today with Aunt Allison. We had fun, and Mama actually got to try on some clothes!!!! Oliver did climb under the door to see me- he is michevious!


In the evening we were vacumming the rug near the kitchen table- messy lunch and dinner! Oliver got his own vacumm to help out. He is Mama's little helper!

Beach Evening

Oliver eating Grandma's Lasanga- he needed a bath afterwards

Oliver liked the birds at the beach

Pretty View

Today Oliver, Mama, and Ranger went for another nice run in the morning after we went to the Pediatrician. Oliver got retested for his iron levels. He is borderline, so instead of giving him a supplement I have been fixing him foods that have more iron in them, hopefully that will help.



Later, Oliver and I did some errands, and then came home. Mama went to hang out with her sisters and Mom and Oliver got to go to the beach with Daddy. They also ate "real" mexican food, you know the kind you can order quickly and is cheap! Yum!



We all had a nice day.

Family

Cruising Around with Grandpa


Oliver Climbing on Grandpa's scooter!


Trying on shoes at Aunt Jessica's

Oliver has had so much fun this past week getting to hang out with different family members. Today he had a great day. He woke up and ate a little slice of pizza, plus a banana for breakfast and then went running with Mama and Ranger. He came home and played with Grandpa, see the pics/movie above!


He also learned something new from Grandma today, how to hold hands! He will only do it with Grandma right now, but it was so cute to see them walking through the hall holding hands! He also helped Grandma vacuum.


Later in the afternoon, he played with Daddy when he got home from a crazy hilly bike ride, and then he went with Mama to Aunt Jessica's house to see her and his Aunt Allison. Oliver is getting so much loving' and he is learning how to kiss so well! He had a fantastic, full day!

Warm Day

Oliver sleeping, see the curls....

Today Oliver and I woke up early and met Aunt Katy at the Batiquitos Lagoon and ran on the trail! It was a beautiful morning, Oliver held his butterfly net the whole run, even after he fell asleep. (He made many other exercisers smile!) Unfortunately I left the picture card in my laptop at home.



Later we went over to Grammie and Grandpa's house to hang out for a little while, then he helped me with some errands. Then we came home to see his other Grandma and Grandpa, Daddy, and Doggy. Oliver ate a yummy dinner and some yummy jello that Grandma made which she put lots of whip cream on top of. Yummo-he loved it!



After dinner, he went for a bike ride with Daddy and then he came home and Grandma fed him some ice cream...hmmmm she likes to spoil this little babe!!!!



Oliver fell asleep listening to his first olympics.

Oliver and Ella Photos

Cooking and Sharing- So Sweet

Eating Dinner Together!