Grammie and Toots

Feeding Toots with Aunt Katy


Throwing lettuce into the cage

Toots eating a tree

Cool tortoise

Tortoise admirer, Oliver admirers

Oliver is feeling better. We went for a nice refreshing run this morning. Then Oliver spent time at Grammie's while Mama worked on report cards at school and the library. Oliver got to go on some errands, play with his animals, take a bath, and eat with his Grammie. He greeted me with a great big smile and a huge hug, definitely the best part of my day!

We came home and did some chores, ate dinner, and went to bed. We had a nice day.

Doctors Again

Eating Dinner, sour cream nose, Daddy on
standby


Daddy eating Oliver's quesadilla


Oliver woke up his normal self. He wasn't a cuddle bug, but he was still congested. We went for a run in the morning to get some fresh air and sunshine. Then we relaxed at home, before we went to the doctors. I got Oliver's diagnosis a second opinion, just to make sure. That was a good idea, because he is already feeling better, and he didn't need some of the medicine prescribed to him. He sure likes Dr. Rubin a lot.

We did a couple of errands and took a nice long nap. In the evening, Oliver got to see his Uncle Joey and play with Aunt Katy's tortoise. We went for a nice walk in the neighborhood and then came home to sleep. Mama is glad she was able to take the day off to help Oliver get better.

Cuddle Bug

Oliver's 1st babysitter (McKenna and
her sis and Mama)at 6 weeks old

Oliver was sick again. He hung out with Aunt Allison and Uncle Kelly while Mama wrote out her sub plans at school. He was cuddling with Allison when I got back to their place. We cuddled more with Aunt Allison and then went home to cuddle some more. Then we went to the doctors office to get checked out. We are going back tomorrow to see our favorite doctor.

After the doctors we went to the pharmacy and to Grammies to rest. Then we went to pick up Daddy, someone stole his Washington license plates off his jeep. His car was parked in front of his bosses house. That was not very nice. So after we drove to Scripps Ranch to get Daddy's car, Oliver and Daddy ate dinner and then went home. Mama went back to her classroom to write sub plans again. Now we are both ready to sleep in tomorrow morning and get some rest.

Hooky and Sleep

He likes to climb up and walk around, luckily
there weren't many kids there, so I let him
have fun...


Looking at the doll house, he likes the horses on
the left...


Running to Mama with a book....

He found the computer....

Washing hands with Aunt Katy

Today we played hooky from swim class. Oliver had a slight fever last night so we decided to hang out in the morning and not get in the pool. We went for a nice run, it was very good for Oliver because he napped. We came home and he napped some more and then played a lot. Then we hung out with Aunt Katy, we went to the library, grocery shopping, and to the coffee shop. We had a good time. Oliver loves to climb the stairs that lead from the coffee shop to the grocery store.

We came home and took another nice nap and then went over to Grammie's house to see Aunt Allison for awhile. He got lots of love from his aunts today and is now slowly falling asleep and working on feeling better.

San Elijo Lagoon and More

Playing in the car- Oliver is giving Danielle
his little smirk


Sharing water....

Love the hats...

We had a great day. The weather was beautiful on our morning walk with Danielle and Eileen. Mamas pushed the strollers through mud, soft sand, steep hills, over a big puddle, and through ruts. We had fun! Oliver was pretty calm and Danielle fell asleep! Afterwards they played in the car for a few minutes while we got situated and then we met at the coffee shop. The babies love to play and drink water. People like to talk to Danielle and Oliver, they make a cute pair!

Afterwards we took a nice nap and then did some chores around the house, which Oliver loves to help me with. We played outside and then Oliver played with Daddy for awhile. After dinner Mama and Oliver went to the bookstore for a little bit and then came home to sleep. We had a nice busy day.

Monday

YMCA


Walking away from the childwatch with his bag,
we went to the vending machine to get a snack,
with his money.

Oliver had a fantastic day. He started it earlier than normal and was lucky enough that Daddy was up (early bird too). He hung out with Daddy. We did our morning things than got ready to go to swim class. We had fun at swim, we saw Danielle and her Mama. After swim Oliver hung out with kids at the childwatch center, he had fun while Mama got to exercise!

We ran a couple of errands, took a nice nap, and went over to Grammie's. Oliver played with her while Mama went to an appointment, Oliver had fun--he drew Mama a picture, so sweet! He fell asleep fast tonite after a long day of play and love.

Babysitters

Happy Eating


Looks like he was pretty excited-
He ate well with both Grandma's today!
Must be going through another growth spurt!


Today was great! Oliver had fun hanging out with Daddy in the morning. He went on a really fast run with Mama, then for a nice drive with Mama and Daddy. Afterwards, he got to hang out at Grammie's while Mama and Daddy played soccer. Daddy scored a goal, with help from Mama's pass!
Mama picked Oliver up and we went for a little walk, and then he fell asleep. We took a nice nap and then Oliver got to hang out with Aunt Katy and Grandma while Mama and Daddy went to dinner. Oliver had a lot of fun and even got to see his great Uncle Jack who came to watch car races with Bhuta!
Oliver had an awesome day!

Laundry Man

Doing the laundry


Taking Bhuta's shirt out of the washer

So cute, he knows how to transfer

it to the dryer and take the lint out

of the trap!

Oliver had another nice day. Daddy and Oliver went to get donuts early in the morning. When Mama came down they were reading the paper, drinking coffee, and eating donuts. Oliver loves spending time with his Daddy. Oliver helped Mama clean up and then they went running. We stopped at Grammie's house and played in the backyard- Oliver picked flowers and Mama hula hooped with Grammie's hoop!

We came home and ate lunch and took a nice nap. After, we went to the library and colored pictures. We also went to the pet store, Oliver loves to say hello to the bunnies and hamsters. He ate a yummo dinner, played with Daddy, and went to sleep. Nice Saturday.

Morning Rituals

Daddy and Oliver drinking juice on the rug in
front of the fridge


Eating their whole wheat Mac n cheese at
6:40 in the morning


Yummo

Oliver had another great day. He woke up and went downstairs with Daddy. They cooked Mac n cheese (that is what Oliver calls it). They have a lot of fun together, while Mama gets ready. Oliver got to hang out with his friends today, he had fun and was excited to be there. Mama and Oliver went to the library for a little bit on the way home. When we got home we saw everyone, ate a yummy dinner, and then went to sleep. Oliver was tired after a long day of playing and learning.

Friends, Swim, and Dinner

Daddy and Oliver choosing movies from Aunt
Jessica and Uncle Chad's Stash

We had another really full day! Oliver woke up a happy little guy. He got to drink a little juice with Daddy and see Aunt Katy, Grandma and Bhuta in the morning!!! He went to visit his friends at Stephanies. He loves the new couch she got and he noticed it right away! When Mama picked him up he had a huge smile on his face and came running saying Mama!!! He helped me carry our bag to the car.

We went right to Grammie's to get ready for swimming. Oliver liked Grammie's new chairs she got for her living room! We went to swim and had a lot of fun. Oliver got to see Danielle and her Mama. He can say "Eileen" now (Danielle's Mama)! Daddy came to watch the end (Oliver got a little fussy because he wanted to hang out with Daddy, but Mama got him to relax.) After swim we drove to Aunt Jessica and Uncle Chad's new apartment in Carmel Valley. They live in the complex next to Uncle Joey and Aunt Kalyn!!! We had fun eating pizza and playing with all of their stuff. Oliver fell asleep on the way home--he had another busy, but lovely day.

Turtles and Grandma

Munching on his waffle and checking out Toots

Waching a van pull into the driveway

Crows in our neighbor's tree- We stopped to look

at them, they were making a lot of noise!

Oliver had a great day. He slept till 7:00 and then went for a run with Mama. Afterwards we helped Katy move some of her stuff to her room. Oliver held out his hands asking for more to hold! He also enjoyed meeting Katy's turtle, Toots. Oliver helped Mama do some errands in the afternoon, he was a big help at the grocery store, he loves to meet people and pick out things.

He ate a yummy dinner and told Grandma he liked it and thanked her, that made his Grandma very happy. (Oliver is very polite and has excellent manners, so far...) He played a little with Daddy and went up to Aunt Katy's room to hang out. Then he went to bed with Mama super fast. Big day for a little guy!

Friends and Flowers

Grammie combing Oliver's hair


Giving "shell" a flower

Helping Daddy fill up the tires

We had another busy day. In the morning we woke up early and helped Daddy drive to his office to drop off his car, then we were off to the Carlsbad Boardwalk to meet with Eileen and Danielle. We walked along the boardwalk, it was a beautiful morning. Then we hung out at Cafe Elyssa, Oliver and Danielle climbed all over the chairs and ate breakfast sandwiches. Oliver even gave Danielle a flower he picked himself. We like our new Tuesday morning ritual.

Afterwards we drove to Grammie's house and met our old friend Rochelle there. She drove down from L.A. (she lives in Sacramento) to visit us. Its so nice to visit with old friends. (She was our friend up in Humboldt, she went to school with Daddy.) We hung out and went to lunch. Oliver picked a bunch of flowers for her, he enjoyed her company. We can't wait to visit her someday where she lives!

Later we tried to take a nap but had a hard time. So we hung around the house and went back to Grammie's. She helped Mama take care of Oliver, because he was so wound up.... When we got back he helped Daddy with some work outside, ate a good dinner and finally fell asleep....

Busy Day

Camera still with Jess and Chad- Enjoy some
4th of July/Oliver Birthday Pics!



Enjoying Oliver's Birthday Cake



The McCain Boys (One of my favorite Pictures!)

Today was very busy. We swam at the Y in the morning, then Mama worked out while Oliver went to the childwatch. He was sitting in a baby swing when I picked him up, funny man! He gave the child care worker a kiss too! He is so sweet. After we met Daddy for lunch and drive. Then we dropped Daddy off and went to run an errand. We came home, had dinner, and then went to help Aunt Katy with something. Then we finally came home and went to sleep. Oliver had a long busy day.....

Little Soccer Player

Oliver looking at Aunt Jessica


Future Soccer Player


Oliver had a pretty good day. He woke up early and Daddy took him to get VG's donuts. Yummo. Oliver picked out his own, chocolate with coconut. Mama came down later and fed him some nutritious stuff (banana and apple oatmeal- more yummo).
Mama and Oliver went for a really long 9 mile run, Oliver slept so Mama had to keep going! We came home and got ready, ate lunch, and then went to Mama and Daddy's soccer game. Oliver came too. He was allowed in the bench area, he played with the soccer balls, and made friends with big Nick, and played with Aunt Jessica. He had a blast.
Afterwards he got to see Uncle Joey, Kalyn, and Aunt Katy for a second then he helped Mama run an errand. Oliver ate a yummy dinner of Mac and Cheese (Mama chooses whole wheat pasta) with Daddy and then he went to sleep. He had a wonderful day.

**I will post some pics later, I left my camera in Chad's soccer bag!***

Happy Valentine's Day

Reading the newspaper while waiting for
his Valentines Breakfast


Looking at the animals at the pet store

Oliver is an animal lover

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Oliver had a great Valentine's Day. He got to sleep in until 7:00 and then go for a long run with Mama. Oliver played with his turkey bird that makes a real turkey call, Mama gave it to him for being her Valentine. We hung around the house for awhile and then went to run some errands. Oliver took a great nap and we had fun at home. We ate a yummy dinner and then went to bed early.

Aunt Katy and Baby Dog

Sleepy Baby

Today was a good day. Oliver and I were lazy in the morning and just hung around the house. He ate really well today. He gave Nurse Liz a rose and chocolate for Valentine's Day. He visited Bhuta and Grandma, he shared his horse poster (Mama bought him a book at her school book faire that has 30 posters of horses and information about their breed.) and gave Grandma a lovely box of Sees Candy. He is such a sweetie. We finally went for a run, Oliver slept for awhile in his comfy stroller.

Around noon Aunt Katy came over with Baby Dog. She hung out with Oliver while Mama went to an appointment. Oliver had a lot of fun and so did Aunt Katy. It was there 1st time together totally alone and they both loved it! Oliver actually went and hugged Aunt Katy when I came home, instead of me. He sure loves all of his Aunts (lucky boy)!

Later we went to the coffee shop with Aunt Katy and had fun hanging out outside in the cool weather. Then we went grocery shopping and stopped at Ricos to bring dinner home. Oliver ate a lot of olives while we were waiting. He sat in his own booth eating his olives, I wish I had had the camera with me! He is sleeping well now, and dreaming of hearts and love.

Happy Little Man

Eating Breakfast and looking at


the neighbors dog in the road!!! The dog is
very friendly!


Oliver had a much better day today. He woke up pretty happy and was excited to see Mama, Daddy, Grandma and Bhuta. He went to daycare and was jumping off the couch with his friends when I got there. We went to the store and got a snack. Then we visited my classroom, Mama had open house tonite. Daddy came and picked up Oliver around 5:30, so Mama could meet with her students and their families. Oliver went home and played with Daddy, Aunt Kalyn, Uncle Joey, Aunt Katy, Baby dog Bodie, Grandma and Bhuta. When Mama got home Oliver was ready for bed. He had a good happy day.

Daddy's Truck

Excited to Drive


Smiling for the camera and Daddy

Ranger- We haven't put him in the blog too much

since he has been an outside dog since we moved...

Today Oliver went to Stephanies and Mama went to work. Oliver had fun with his friends, but had a hard time napping. He was a bit fussy too because he isn't feeling 100 percent. When we got home he played with Daddy for a little bit, then ate a bunch of beans and chicken that Daddy brought home from Chicks. Yummo. He then was so tired, he got in his jammies, laid with Mama and fell asleep fast. Hopefully he has a better day tomorrow, he is sleeping well right now!

Busy Day Again

In their strollers after the nature center, they both
just had some white sage in their hands. I think Oliver
moved on to some snacks though...


Funny Babies

They were sitting together, Oliver made room

for Danielle, he just moves too much to capture

a really cute picture!

Clear Day, look at the snow on the Mountains!

Oliver was trying to cut his toe nails. He asked

if his Grammie to help him...

Today we had another busy day. Oliver was a bit fussy this morning, but we didn't let it stop us! We met Danielle and Eileen at 8 (really 8:15, because we both have babies and aren't super fast) at the Batiquitos Lagoon. We went for a nice walk and stopped at the Nature Center. We let the Babers out and they got to look at a lot of birds, a bobcat, coyote, fish, and plants. Oliver was able to tell me that the bird I was pointing to was an owl! After our walk we went to the coffee shop and the babies played. They play very nicely together, they are good at sharing. I think Oliver has his first crush. She is a cutie too!

After we went to Costco really quick and then came home to take a nap. Oliver took a lovely 2 hour nap! Mama was so tired she lay with him too! After we went to the Y. Mama exercised while Oliver played with friends and toys at the child watch center. He was laughing at something when I came back in, he likes it! We went to swim class afterwards and had fun. Oliver came home and went to sleep pretty fast, he had a long exciting day!