Olivia is turning into a little girl so quickly.  She is walking and running all over the house.  She often falls hard because her body cannot keep up with her feet.  She has had many more head smacks than Audrey ever did.  It must be hard trying to keep up with your big sister.

Olivia has begun climbing on anything that will stand still.  Here she was being silly after bath and decided not to climb the bed railing since I pulled out the camera.

Audrey has been having so much fun in the bath lately and never wants to get out.  She has fallen in love with the dress up dolls that Ryan gave her for her 3rd birthday. Audrey also prefers to bathe by herself so she does not have to share her toys.

Daddy and Olivia read books and draw while Audrey is still enjoying bath time.  Olivia is saying so many words now.  It is amazing. She had drifted away from her baby obsession, they are still very important, but Olivia now loves to say ball and cheese.  Olivia loves to eat cheese!

Such a big girl at Lydia's baby shower last week.

Monday morning and back to school.  Mama got her bed head under control, but only after I took a picture.

Early in the morning having fun with I photo!

We took this photo this past weekend. This is our first family photo that we have taken in a year. In our back yard with the self timer on my camera I was able to snap this in under 2 minute.

Audrey had her first dance lesson this weekend.  She was very excited to dress up and dance like ballerina's.  She did very well for her first class, she did not run out!

She has several friends in her class...some from school and some great friends that she does not see as much now that mama is back at work.

Olivia had fun at dance class too!  She got to hang with daddy and dance along to the modern music that came from the class next door.  It was a great family morning. 

Two Smiling Girls...Finally

Audrey's school wrapped up their summer program this week.   Tuesday was backwards day, Wednesday was pajama day and Thursday was costume day. Audrey was very excited to dress up as Snow White (again) and I was happy that her costume still fit her.  She looked so happy before going to school that I had to snap a picture.  The next thing I know Olivia walked on over and wanted to pose with here sister.  This is the first picture that I have of the two girls standing up next to each other.  TOO CUTE. I am sure you noticed that Olivia is toting her baby doll- still. 

Last night as I was putting Audrey to bed I saw Olivia in this pose.  It did not look too comfortable, but so cute I had to take a picture.  

Time for the dentist

Audrey had her fist visit to the dentist yesterday.  We both had a very nice morning, I am very proud of her. First we walked in and Audrey got to check out the waiting room and the big fish tank with a big fish that she quickly called Mama. After we were called into the room, the assistant let Audrey chose a video to watch and sat her down next to the big dentist chair where she could watch me get my teetch cleaned and x-rayed.She was also able to look into the garden and watch the 2 dogs run around, talk about heaven.  She sat very quietlye while I got my check-up and it soon was her turn.

At first Audrey was not 100% sure about getting into the big chair, but after she discovered that she could still watch tv, she had no problem at all.  She opened up for the dentist and was pleased when they cleaned her teeth with a pink polishing brush. Audrey even worked with Dr. Mary Chess and closed her lips around the suction.  She said that it felt funny.  

After her cleaning session Audrey has flouride painted on her teeth to help protect them from the "sugar bugs" she got to pick a toy from the chest and we were finished.  The trip to the dentist was a success!

Olivia and her babies

Olivia is growing up so quickly!  She is such a different little girl than her sister Audrey.  Olivia loves to brush her hair and she walks around with a purse on her shoulder. Yes, she is walking everywhere now.  She is now beginning to talk to us all of the time and her favorite word is baby.  She points to babies all around her, and tonight she patted my back and called me a baby.

Joe and I noticed her obsession with dolls a few weeks ago and we made a trip to toys r us and picked out 2 princess dolls, one for each child and a stroller for Olivia to push around the house.  Fast forward to this past weekend. I pulled out every doll that Audrey and Olivia were ever given, washed them and put on all of their clothes that Audrey pulls off way to quickly.  Olivia now has 2 dolls that will not leave her sight and she loves to feed them and carry them around.  She would like to put them in the bath and feed them her dinner but Joe and I have to draw the line somewhere.  I hope to get a picture soon.

Olivia also has a new favorite past time that she discovered at school...dancing.  Here is a video of her showing us her moves at lunch time a few weeks ago. I have the new iphone that everyone is complaining about, even me.  But I have to admit that the video feature is really nice. I hope to begin posting video on a regular basis.

Family Fun

I found the photo booth app on my computer.  It was fun to take silly pictures as a family.  We have been having so much fun lately watching the girls play together...best friends in the making (I hope)

Joe's thoughts from December 2008

"Our hopes and dreams for Audrey are that she has the strength to embark on her own path, insight to find beauty in those around her, passion to share her talents, confidence to stay true to beliefs and always know the boundless love that lies at home."