Wild Animal Park

Oliver and Daddy spent the day together (while Mommy was very ill with the tummy flu.) Oliver and Daddy went to the Wild Animal Park with Grandma. They had fun in the petting zoo, seeing the lions and gorillas and playing on the awesome playground. They even saw a bird show and Oliver had a sip of Daddy's "pop!"

Later Oliver took a great nap, went to Home Depot with Daddy and ate out with Daddy. When they came home Oliver played around Mommy's bed and fed her mountain water from a pencil and fed her pretend food to make her feel better. He is such a sweetie pie.

Daddy and Oliver had a wonderful day together.

Goodbye Great Grandpa Dean

Grandpa and Grandma on a cruise somewhere...

they loved taking cruises together
Grandpa in Alaska





Grandpa with his daughters

Grandma and Grandpa at their wedding

Grandpa in the middle

Close up of Grandpa (middle)

Great Grandpa, Grandpa, Father
Charles Dean Headdy

October 2, 1925- December 26, 2009

Oliver's Great Grandpa Dean passed away last night at Grammie and Grandpa's house.

Great Grandpa lived a long full life and is now at peace.

Oliver was able to meet his Great Grandpa this summer and over the last few days he

was able to blow sweet kisses to Great Grandpa....those kisses are the best.

We will miss him and Mommy will make sure that everyone tells Oliver lots of

stories about his great grandparents.

Pajama Monster

Beautiful Sunrise- Daddy captured this..Mommy and Oliver were still sleeping
Wow!

Taking a break- Watching part of "Cars"

Oliver had a great day. In the morning he played with his new toys and ate breakfast with Mommy and Daddy. He spent another day in his pajamas (Mommy thinks maybe we need to get some more for variety!) We went to the Y afterwards and he got to see his favorite Childwatch lady, Donna! He told me he read a duck book with her (he probably told her about his new pet duck too!). Afterwards we went on a few errands and Oliver got to see his Grandpa for a sec while Mommy ran in to see Grammie. Afterwards we came home and played- no nap today, just some moments of rest.

In the evening Oliver and Mommy went to the grocery store to get some essentials. We played the claw machine after we were done, and guess what??? Mommy won a reindeer for Oliver! Geez Louises...maybe Mommy should enter a contest! Oliver is now reading with his Daddy and getting ready for bed.

Merry Christmas!!!

Santa's Letter and some crumbs
Oliver with his letter and checking out the plates

Oliver going around his race track-Aunt Kalyn working on the

puzzle which Oliver later knocked off the table....

Uncle Joey and Daddy

What's in the bag?

A Mallard!

Look at our new friend!

Oliver got a big horse that moves from Grandma!

Mama Cuddles

Both boys playing with toys....

Oliver had a wonderful day with family. In the morning Aunt Kalyn and Uncle Joey arrived first, they were a wonderful Christmas present. Then Grandma arrived and following were Aunt Katy and Uncle Scooter--fun, fun! We all ate breakfast and opened gifts. Oliver got a snowglobe and lightening McQueen car from Santa he was so excited! He was really impressed by the letter that Santa wrote to him and Oliver ate the leftover crumbs that Santa left behind. He was also very impressed by the duck that Daddy gave to him and Mommy. The McCain ranch is really becoming established!

Around noon we went to Grammy and Grandpa's house. We saw all the Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents. Oliver loved playing with his old toys and would take a break from them to check out the new ones he was receiving. It was pretty cute. He had a wonderful time and when we left he blew some sweet kisses to his Great Grandpa who was resting in his bed.

Oliver had a sweet 3rd Christmas.

Gingerbread Houses on Christmas Eve

Christmas Cards above our shoe bench....we have more now

this was taken last week...it is pretty cool!!!

Our new stockings found in Las Vegas at the Cowboy

Expo- Yeehaw!!

Mommy's pretty boot stocking

Oliver's cowhide stocking

Daddy's Camo Stocking

Our animal tree

(We also have a little cat tree, and a little Europe tree...)

The Owl at the top of our Tree

I think this is the start of a new McCain Tradition

Eating the goods
Look at Oliver's Face-HO! HO! HO!

Daddy and Oliver working on Daddy's Shed

Fun, Fun, Fun!!!



Ranger wanted to join in the fun

Working on Grandma's outhouse

Mommy's excited about the truck....Oliver got excited too!

Uncle Scooter's Truck

Aunt Katy and Uncle Scooter working on their masterpieces

Mommy in the background trying to distract Oliver so he would stop eating sugar!!!

He asked Mommy to make "us dizzy"

It sure worked for Mommy....

He had a little bit of sugar tonite

Mommy's is the winter wonderland (Oliver put all

the gumdrops on himself....)

Aunt Katy's is the neat little house...

Mommy and Aunt Katy's Houses

We made chocolate chip cookies and Gingerbread Men for Santa

The Donuts are for the Reindeer...Oliver picked them out...

Amazing house by Grammie and Grandpas

House on Romeria Street

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve. Oliver and Mommy started the morning at the Y, playing with Aunt Jessica and seeing the many regulars in the lobby! After the Y we ran a couple errands and visited with Grammie and Grandpa for a few minutes. Oliver got to see Uncle Matthew and play for a few. After we came home to play and take a nap.

Grandma came over around 4:00 to celebrate Christmas Eve, Oliver woke up soon after and was excited to see his Grandma. A few minutes later Aunt Katy and Uncle Scooter came over. We all had a great time making Gingerbread Houses (barns, outhouses, sheds, trucks...) It is not as easy at is seems! We had so much fun- laughing and watching Oliver eat all the goods and pour all the sprinkles. It was a blast! Oliver also let Mommy, Aunt Katy, and Grandma know that it was Christmas- he came into the kitchen and said, "Merry Christmas!!!" with a lot of gusto and pure happiness.

After Oliver and Mommy drove over to Grammie and Grandpa's to bring them some treats for tonite and for when they wake up on Christmas morning. Grammie and Grandpa were excited to see Oliver and when we left he blew a kiss to Great Grandpa Dean who was sleeping. Oliver can't wait for tomorrow morning to visit with family and see what Santa brought him!

Friends and Family

Walking to the kids sections together...
Holding Hands...awwww....

Playing with books and trains

Oliver had a great day! He woke up in a wonderful mood and played with Lightening McQueen. Afterwards we made our way to the Y where we both had tons of fun! After we met up with Danielle, Eileen, and baby James. We all went to the bookstore and shared warm drinks, milks, and fun. Oliver loves seeing our friends!

After we went by to visit with Grammie and Grandpa who just brought Great Grandpa Dean from Florida. Oliver played for a little while and was excited to see his family. He liked that he was wearing red just like his Great Grandpa Dean.

After a nice nap, Oliver played "in the mountains with his jeep." We had a nice evening at home. He even got to talk to his Grandma on the phone! (He loves talking to his Grandmas!)