Football Sunday and Engagements

Oliver looking at the beautiful evening sky


Oliver wants to clean the pool...



Wow! What a beautiful view!

Today Oliver had a nice day! He woke up and played with Daddy and then went on a super long run with Mama! When they got home, Oliver went and played with Daddy and hung out with his Bhuta and 2 great Uncles for a while, watching football. When he got tired Mama took over. Oliver had a great nap! When he woke up he played with Daddy, again! Then he ate dinner and went for a ride with Mama and Daddy to the frozen yogurt place. Oliver stayed in the car but had a few bites of daddy's yogurt then went to sleep. He had a great day!

Now he is sleeping really well thinking about how he is going to have a new Uncle---Chad and a New Aunt---Kalyn!!!! Congratulations to both couples on getting engaged! We can't wait till you make it official!

Night with Daddy

Sleeping after a fun time with Daddy

Oliver had another good day! He went running with Mama and helped her with some chores. Then he took a really great nap. Afterwards he got ready and went on an adventure with Daddy. They drove in Daddy's jeep, which Oliver adores. They went to Qualcomm stadium to see the monster truck show, unfortunately the tickets sold out while they were waiting in line. They still got to feel the excitement of the people and atmosphere. So instead, they went to McDonalds for dinner and Oliver got to play on the toys. Oliver loves spending time with his Daddy. It is really, really cute!

Nice Day

Mama taking a picture of Oliver and Stephanie from the
front of the house when she arrived in the afternoon


Look at Oliver's handsome face and Charlie's cute shirt!

Can you see Catalina Island?

Oliver had another good day. He woke up in a happy mood, he fed Patches and then got ready for the day. He went to Stephanie's and played with all of his friends. He loves his friends! We got home the same time as Daddy and they played with each other, he also fed Patches her dinner. Then Oliver ate a yummy dinner which included jalapeno olives (crazy little man) and then he went to sleep. It was a nice day.

Horse and Fire Truck Books

Oliver's "Toy Room"


Another View- This is what it normally looks like
after daddy and Oliver play together


Boys sleeping....

Oliver had a great day. He woke up in a happy mood and got ready for the day. He went to Stephanie's and played with his friends, ate good, and took a great nap. After Mama picked him up they went to the library together. They picked out some books about horses and books with horses as the characters. Oliver brought his little horse to the library with him too! The librarians loved that! He went crazy over a firetruck book with real pictures of firemen, hoses, trucks, and more! He cried when he thought I was going to put it away. I reassured him that we were going to take it home and he helped me bring the library card to the ladies in the front for check-out. He is super good at that! Mama's Helper!
He had a good night playing with Daddy and Doggy while Mama went for a fast run without the stroller (and dog)! He went to bed with Mama reading him books that we checked out from the library. (Books about quiet and sleeping, ahhhh....)

Little Talker

Oliver leaving the Y with his bag- his bag contains
his money (coins) and a snack that he bought at
the vending machine and put in his bag after he grabbed it
out of the bottom--He put the coins in too!


Daddy and Oliver looking out the little door in
the big door- Oliver loves to do that!

Oliver had a good day. He slept really well last night. We woke up and went for a really quick run and then left for swim class. Oliver had fun in the pool, as always! We did some errands, he was talking the whole time, saying his Thank Yous (we are working on please) and then came home and took a nice nap. After his nap he was a bit crabby, so Mama took him outside for awhile. He played on his bike, Mama pushed him while he steered. He also pushed his two running stollers, he says "New Stroller" and "Old Stroller"and knows the difference. We also watched a hummingbird eat from a bird of Paradise flower. He said, "Hummingbird."
He played with Daddy when he got home from work, and was very, very excited to see and be around Daddy. They both wore their Old Navy Flag shirts today and didn't even plan it! After he ate dinner, he went to bed. It was a nice day.

18 Month Check-Up, Horses and Bike Rides

Daddy petting the horse


Horsie

Oliver watching Daddy and the Horse

Oliver and Daddy looking at the

murky water past the fence- at the

park

Guess where Mama is? Oliver likes to watch

her ride her bike!


My cutie pies

We had a good day! Oliver woke up really early, but Mama eventually got him back to sleep. We went for a nice run with Ranger and then got ready to go to his 18 month appointment. Oliver did wonderful! The doctor was amazed at all the things Oliver can do and say at his age! He is such a cutie.

Here are his stats:

14% Weight (Yeah! That is up from the 6%, 3 months ago!)

46% Height

50% Head

I am so proud of him, he is eating a lot better and he feels heavier and looks taller. He has been growing out of some of his pants!

We took a nice nap when we got home and then we went on a bike ride with Daddy to the park. We saw a horse on the way that Mama and Daddy pet, and Oliver got to talk to. He is not ready to pet the horse yet, they are big animals! He had fun playing on slides at the park with Daddy, and playing with a shovel, bucket and sand. Mama saw 2 other Mamas from her swim class, which was good for all of us!

Oliver ate his good dinner, took a bath, played with Daddy, and went to sleep really fast! Nice day!

Long Nap

Sleeping without a shirt- so, so cute!

Today Oliver had a much better day. We went for a really speedy run in the morning and then went to swim class. He loves swim- he loves to jump off the edge of the pool! He looked for the Lego Table in the lobby but it was missing, he was a little bummed. We hope its back by Wednesday.


Oliver took a 3 hour nap today- Mama slept and read next to him while he napped. He really needed it! (She needed it too!) He ate a really yummy dinner of spaghetti, ravioli, olives, and parmasean cheese! He is also saying, "Grandma." Whish makes his Grandma feel very special! He went to sleep at his normal time, even after such a long nap. We had a great day!

Mr. Fussy

Finally



Today, was not that great of a day (My first time to admit this in the blog.) Oliver woke up around 6:30 and then played with Daddy. Mama came downstairs to play and feed Oliver and from there he had a fussy day. He said no a lot. He slept for about an hour while Mama ran, Mama should have kept running so he could sleep for longer! (I learned from my mistake!)

We went to the library- he was okay until he started climbing on the tables. We went to Grammie's- we left so she could focus on the rest of the Chargers game. We eventually came home and he played with Daddy and ate, but was still a bit fussy. He is sleeping now, and I hope he sleeps in and wakes up in a better mood. (I think that he is getting another tooth!)

Mr. Fun

In his deep sleep, in his new stroller


Looking at Mama in the laundry room-
How do you think he got up there?


A super cute close-up of Mr. Fun- I love my new
camera


Daddy and Oliver always make messes-
But can you tell what all this was for?
Hint: Do you see the stairs? (Mama is
glad she wasn't there!)

Today Oliver had a great day, even though he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. He was a bit fussy in the morning, but Mama helped him put his energies into the right outlet....We did chores and then went for a long run. Mama made it even longer when Oliver fell into a deep sleep, so that Oliver could sleep for a long time.





When we came home we ate lunch with Daddy and then Oliver and Daddy played, while Mama went and spent some time alone. When Mama came home she saw Grandma vaccuming down the hall, and Oliver was using his own vaccum, helping Grandma! (We wish it really sucked stuff up, he is such a good, efficient, helper!)





In the evening, Oliver went to Grammie's house, while Mama and Daddy went on a date- a long night hike at Daley Ranch with some friends. We had fun and saw a beautiful bright moon, heard and saw a great horned owl, a poorwill, and a beautiful view. Oliver had tons of fun with Grammie and Aunt Allison when she came by! Oliver loves playing with his special toys at Grammie's and snuggling with Grammie. He is sleeping well now, after a long day of play.

Oliver loves Olives

Baby Face- Oliver watching Mama,
Daddy, and Grandpa picking up leaves
last October (2007)


Grandma took lots of pictures of little man
watching and taking it all in- He loves to be outside,
and he loves to watch everything!

Today Oliver went to Stephanie's again. He was happy to go there and play all day with his friends! He didn't mind me leaving at all! When we walked up her walkway we smelled her beautiful roses, Oliver likes to smell flowers!

In the afternoon we went to pick up dinner at Ricos. He has been there a few times with Mama and once with Uncle Joey. He knows his way around Ricos! Today he ate a whole little container of olives while we were waiting and then in the car on the way home. He says olives too! He also likes to eat his Bhuta's favorite jalapeno stuffed olives. He points to them and says hot, and wants to eat them! I am amazed that he likes hot and spicy foods at such a young age!
He came home and ate a fish taco and is now sleepy well, I hope he sleeps in tomorrow!