A Day of Horses and Errands

Horse and Oliver (Look at the flowers in his hand,
he smells them, and then gives them to Grandma)


Happy Horse Oliver

We watch the horses leave on the trail

Today was busy, that is how Oliver likes them! We went for a really nice run in the morning and on the way back we saw 4 horses! The last 2, we have met before. The riders remember Oliver and they let the sweet horse say hello. The horse licked Mama's hand and was curious about Oliver. Oliver loves horses.

Afterwards Oliver ate lunch with Bhuta. They both enjoyed yummo avocado. Oliver even got to cut his up on his own! Then we got ready and went on a bunch of errands. We were out at Oliver's dinner time, so Mama ordered him a hot dog on a stick at the mall. He watched the girl make it, and he ate the whole thing! It took him awhile, but he really, really enjoyed it.

Later at home he helped me bring things inside and he gave his Aunt Katy some warm hugs. Then he laid with his daddy for about 10 minutes and started to fall asleep. Oliver is learning that Daddy is just as warm and inviting as Mama is! He is sleeping now, dreaming of beautiful sunny days and horses the color of chocolate.

Active Man

Eating dinner yesterday at Grammies.


Playing with his armpit, he is starting to find the
more obscure body parts now.

Today we had a nice day. We went to swim in the morning, Oliver is getting good at kicking his legs and blowing bubbles. He can't wait for Daddy to take him to swim class soon! He played with kids for a little while afterwards while Mama exercised. Then we did a couple of errands. He fell asleep on the way home so we had a nice nap today.

He played with his Grandma and ate some of her yummy carnitas. He visited with Bhuta afterwards, climbing all over Grandma's bed and then ate a fudgesicle which he really enjoyed.

We cleaned up his toy room and he had fun playing with a bunch of his toys in our room. He parked his train and his red car right next to each other. He had a bit of a tantrum when we were cleaning up after dinner, Mama thinks it was a mix of toddlerhood and tiredness. He is alright now. Sleeping soundly.

Our Wish

This song came out around the time I was preggers with Oliver. Mike and I love it, and it is our song to little man, and our wishes for his little life.

My Wish

By Rascal Flatts

I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow, And each road leads you where you wanna go, And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose, I hope you choose the one that means the most to you. And if one door opens to another door closed, I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window, If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile.But more than anything, more than anything...


My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, And while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, Yeah, this, is my wish.


I hope you never look back, but you never forget, All the ones who love you, in the place you left, I hope you always forgive, and you never regret, And you help somebody every chance you get, Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake, And always give more than you take.But more than anything, yeah, more than anything...


My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, And while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, Yeah, this, is my wish. Yeah, yeah.


My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, And while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, Yeah, this, is my wish (my wish, for you).


This is my wish (my wish, for you)I hope you know somebody loves you (my wish, for you).May all your dreams stay big (my wish, for you).





A link to listen to the song on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxjVCBSa-Vs

Beautiful Saturday

Little Excited gardener


Watering the newly planted flowers

Two redheads busy, busy....

Today Oliver got to spend some time with Daddy in the morning, they drank juice together. When Mama came down, Oliver had a grape juice mustache! Oliver got to hang out with Grammie for a bit while Daddy and Mama went to their "almost theirs" new house. When Mama came to pick Oliver up, we went for a long run in Grammie's neighborhood, Oliver slept on the run. We hung out with Grammie for a bit longer and then came home to plant some flowers in the backyard. Mama finally finished her task that she started last weekend. Daddy and Oliver watered the flowers after Mama planted them. Oliver fell asleep soon after. He had a fun day.

Little Man

Asleep

Today Oliver went to Stephanie's and played. He got to hang out with Mama afterwards. We went to visit a furniture store and see Aunt Allison and Aunt Jessica. He got to play awhile and later even see Grammie and Uncle Matthew.
It was a nice Friday. We are looking forward to the weekend.

Toots

Toots Eating

Oliver watching, look how beautiful his hair is...

Today Oliver went to Stephanie's and had fun with his friends. We met Jess at the coffee shop afterwards and hung out for a bit and mailed a letter at the post office. Oliver showed Aunt Jess his skills walking down the steep flight of stairs. When we got home he had dinner and talked with Aunt Katy and Grandma.

Then he visited with his Bhuta and showed him his bebo. Bhuta liked that. Oliver loves his Bhuta. Afterwards Oliver got in his jammies and went to bed.

Eye Goobers

Being silly in the locker room at the Y after swim


He transferred easily from the stroller to
the carseat.

Today Oliver woke up in a laughing mood. He thought it was really funny when I commented on his eye goobers. He thought that was the funniest word ever! We went to swim and Oliver was really working on his kicking and splashing. After he got to play with Danielle and meet her Grandparents from New York! After the Y, we went to REI and got the stroller's tire fixed. Oliver had fun looking at all the bikes and he picked out a new ball cap that his head will grow into. Then we went running at the Batiquitos Lagoon. Oliver said "lagoon" as we pulled into the parking lot. He fell asleep on the way back, it was a beautiful day today.
After his nap we went to the book store and then went home to do some gardening. Oliver had fun playing in the backyard and exploring, and helping Mama a little. Mama had fun getting dirty, and getting an area ready for some beautiful flowers. We had fun working outside, and Oliver helped brush off the dirt from Mama's legs.
He ate a good dinner, was a bit fussy because of his short nap, so he fell asleep quickly after dinner. He had a nice day.

Busy Tuesday

Aunt Allison's car in her new garage at her
first home, in San Marcos


Can you find Oliver?

Aunt Allison and Uncle Kelly's neighbors

have chickens, Oliver had fun watching them

Today we had a busy day. We went to the Y in the morning, Oliver got to play with kids while Mama exercised. Then we went to Grammie's house (no one was there) and we got to eat lunch together and hang out. We had fun. Afterwards, Oliver took a short nap and then we did a couple of errands and then went to Aunt Allison's new house, they just got the keys last night! Oliver had fun seeing his Uncle Kelly, Aunt Allison, Aunt Jessica and Kelly's Mom, Shannon. Oliver definitely felt the excitement of everything.

We came home and ate dinner with Aunt Katy and Grandma. Oliver cuddled with Grandma and let her know how much he loved her. Then he went to bed. He missed seeing his Daddy who came home late smelling like chapparal plants, yum! Nice day.

Friends and Grammie

Sliding at the Y- We were waiting
for Dani and Eileen and Oliver kept
saying, "Danielle is coming."


Good Friends

He looks like Daddy in all of these pictures

Watching the workers

Today was a nice day. Oliver and Mama went to swim in the morning and he got to play with Danielle in the pool and out of the pool. They are such sweet friends. Afterwards Oliver got to pick his snack from the vending machine. Usually, Mama picks it for him and he puts in the money and presses the buttons. Today, the ritz crackers were dispensed and Oliver got very upset. He wanted chips! So, I let him choose what he wanted. He ate a bag of baked doritos. He is really letting me know what he wants and it is pretty cute that he knows how to choose at the vending machine!

After the Y we went for a really nice run at the Batiquitos Lagoon, then grocery shopping, home, and then to Grammie's. Oliver got to spend a few hours with Grammie while Mama went to have her hair done. When she came to pick him up, he said "haircut" and tried to tell me I had pretty hair, thank you baby... We spent some more time with Grammie and then came home to sleep. It was a nice day.

Potty, Grammies, and Ricos

"Practicing" using the Toilet


Drinking Horchata and eating
olives at Ricos

Oliver had a great day. He ate pancakes for breakfast and then we went for a nice cool, windy run in the morning. Oliver has been practicing using the toilet, he hasn't quite gotten the concept of actually going in the toilet but he likes to sit and "practice" he says tinkle when he is sitting on the toilet. He also knows how to put his special seat on and take it off. And he loves the new stool we picked up at Ikea last night. Hopefully he learns the toilet concept soon.

After our run and the toilet adventures, Oliver went to Grammie's so Mama and Daddy could play soccer. After Grammie's house we came home and took a fabulous nap. He woke up pretty late, and we hung out for awhile and then picked up Ricos for dinner. He loves the bells the guys ring for him at the counter and he always helps Mama pay. He knows he gets olives there and loves them!
We ate dinner with Daddy and then hung out a bit then went to sleep. It is cool tonite so Oliver picked out his warm moose pajamas, he is sleeping soundly!

Nature Center and Ikea

Sleeping after a long good day

Oliver had a wonderful day. He spent most of the morning and the afternoon with his Daddy. They went to a Nature Center Fesitval at the Aqua Hedionda Lagoon, and got to see Owls, Hawks, and Native California plants. They came home and slept for a really long time.


When Oliver woke up Mama fed him some snacks and then we went to Ikea. We called Aunt Jessica to see if she wanted to come along, and she said yea!!!! So we picked her up on the way, and had fun eating dinner in the cafeteria and getting ideas for our new house! Oliver had so much fun playing on all the furniture and he totally liked the toddler beds, whichis good because he is going to get one very, very soon. He also loved the tent that goes over the bed, he is going to get one of those too!!! He is fast asleep now dreaming about what his new room is going to look like!





**I took a cute pic of Daddy and Oliver napping and tons of really, really cute pictures at Ikea, but they all got erased on my camera because of technical difficulties. Mama is sad.****

Park and Bath

Oliver running to the playground


Oliver running to meet his friend- Danielle

Danielle hanging out....

Happy Oliver on the swing

Oliver had a great day. He got to go to Stephanie's and play. After Mama picked him up, we went to Stagecoach Park to play with our friends. Oliver and Danielle had fun. Today was Danielle's 1st time going down the slide on her own, that was fun to watch. Oliver played with bubbles, sand and shovels, and more! He had fun. He came home and ate dinner and showed off for his Aunt Katy and Grandma. Then he went to Grammie's house and had a bath in her new bathtub. Then we came back home and went to sleep. Fridays are fun.

Another Busy Day

Such a kissable face

Oliver woke up today and cuddled with Daddy for awhile. (I saw them cuddling in the other room together, it was so cute! They don't know I was watching them!) Then Mama and Daddy went to work and Oliver got to play at Stephanie's. We met Aunt Jessica after school for a nice cool run at the Batiquitos Lagoon. Then we came home to eat dinner and play with Daddy. We had to leave again and Oliver helped Mama get some essentials at Henry's and print school things at Grammie's. He got to sit with his Grammie on the couch, one of his favorite things to do with her! When we got home he was fast asleep and Aunt Katy and Grandma showered him with sweet kissses.

Bunnies

Playing with the singing/dancing bunnies at Hallmark

Today Mama went to work so Oliver got to go to Stephanie's. He was in a good mood in the morning, which is always very nice! He was excited to see his friends and play and learn all day. We went to the library and Hallmark after school. He had fun playing with the bunnies and seeing his Aunt Jessica. We came home and had a nice dinner, Oliver played with Daddy for awhile and then went to sleep pretty fast. Nice beautiful day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Tractor moving sand at Moonlight Beach
Note: Beautiful Day


Oliver watching the tractor

Danielle watching Oliver play

Sharing crayons at Cafe Encinitas

Oliver had a wonderful green day! We went for a nice walk along Neptune St., leaving from Moonlight Beach. The houses along Neptune are really neat! Afterwards we took the kiddos to Cafe Encinitas and ate Corn Beef and Cabbage, yummo. Oliver liked it, and he also liked crawling all over and under the table. Danielle had fun laughing at Oliver.

After we came home and took a great nap, then went to the Y. Oliver played at the Childwatch center while Mama exercised for a little bit, and then we went to swim class! Oliver was a little clingy in the pool, he was getting tired. After we drove home, ate dinner and went to bed. Nice beautiful St. Patrick's Day!

Serious Shopper

Just getting started


Entering Henry's MarketPlace

Has some goodies in his cart

Finished waiting in line and paying

Vulture on our new street (Johnston Road)

Oliver had a really good day. We slept till about 7:30. He played with Daddy for a bit, had a really good breakfast and then we were off for swim. Oliver hopped in the pool and was greeted by his good friend, Danielle. They made tons of splashes in the pool together. After they played on the playground for awhile, and then we were off for a run at the Batiquitos Lagoon. Oliver ate his lunch in the stroller and we saw a baby king snake on the trail! It was black with yellow rings, really pretty! We came home and took a really nice nap.

After his nap he had a snack and talked to Bhuta and Grandma. He was showing them all the animal sounds he can make! He also fed Toots an apple... In the late afternoon he helped me get some items at Henry's. As soon as we parked in the lot he said, "Cart!" He knows they have the little kid carts. He is a professional at it! He did not stray, he always stayed with me. He would put the items in the cart and also helped put them on the checkstand. He paid with a card and helped me sign. Then he put the bag in the cart, then put the cart away and carried the bag to the car. He had a lot of admirers!!!

Then we were off to Grammie's he played a lot with her (Mama and Daddy went on a date to see their new house and go see things at Home Depot), they went to the school and played on the Kinder playground and when we picked him up he was sitting on the couch with Grammie and his fire engine. He is such a cutie patooty.

Housewarming Party

Oliver playing with his kitchen at Grammies


Wearing Grammie's hair clip

Oliver kicking it on his car

Oliver sitting in Ella's lap

Ella and Oliver playing...

Today was a very busy day for little Oliver. In the morning we drove to Oceanside to pick up a table we bought from a couple off Craigslist. Oliver had fun helping Mama and Daddy. Soon after Oliver went to Grammie and Grandpa's house while Mama played soccer. Oliver had fun playing and eating there! After we went for a nice run and then came home to get ready. He got to see his Great Uncle Jack who was at home watching races with Daddy and Bhuta. After we got ready we went to Aunt Jessica and Uncle Chad's housewarming party. His little friend Ella was there so Oliver had tons of fun playing with someone his size! He also ate a yummo hot dog, that was what he was doing when he was kicking it on his car! We came home around 6:30 and he played a little with Daddy then he finally went to sleep, no nap today for this busy little man!

A Day with Mama

Trying on Mama's and Daddy's Soccer Shoes


He found something at the Rummage Sale

Balboa Park

Running through the Garden

Oliver and I had a nice day together. Daddy had to work so it was just Oliver and I! We went for a long run in the morning, Mama kept running because Oliver fell asleep, and she wanted him to keep sleeping! We came home and had a nice lunch and got ready for the day. We went to Balboa Park and walked around and also went to a rummage sale, it wasn't that good, but we got a nice book. We stopped by our favorite coffee shop on the way home, and sat on the couch together and read the paper.

In the evening, Oliver ate a yummo dinner and then we went to Rico's to pick up food for Mama and Daddy--Daddy was hungry when he got home from work. Oliver likes going to Rico's, everyone talks to him there and he likes the two guys behind the counter. They always ring the bell for him! When we came home Daddy was finally there and we ate dinner with him, Oliver gave us kisses and fell asleep pretty fast.

Pink Friday

Teacher's from Mama's school!


All the supporters, it was like that on both sides of
the bridge.



Oliver and his flag.

Happy Man!

This pic is at home, he is saying hi to toots,

but it shows his shirt better- "No Future Cuts"

Because Oliver is our future!


Today Oliver woke up in a laughing mood. He helped Mama get ready and then he went to Stephanie's. He had fun, I don't think he napped well, but he came to a rally with Mama to make people aware of the budget cuts to schools and education that are taking place. He wore a special t-shirt that a couple teacher's at Mama's school helped design and he waved the pink flag. (Pink represents all the pink slips that school districts are handing out.) We stood on the Twin Oaks over pass. Oliver knew something excited was happening, because of all the support from people honking their horns and saying hurray! He proudly waved his flags and also watched the big trucks pass below on the 78! He is such a good helper!

When we got home he ate a yummo dinner and played a lot with daddy and Uncle Joey who had a special sweatshirt that made him look like a character from Star Wars. (Oliver is so lucky he can learn all about Star Wars from his Uncle some day!) He is sleeping well now in his monkey pajamas.

P.S. If you would like to take action and do something positive for schools, I have attached a link that has letters you can modify and send to local lawmakers! Oliver and I will be working on ours this weekend!

http://www.smusd.org/smusd/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=317054

Look under resources there are letters to local San Marcos Reps and also to California's Governor.