Hazel Grace - 3 Months

Hazel Grace - 3 Months

She's so stinking cute I couldn't just choose one picture! At three months old Hazel continues to grow like a weed! She's about 16.5 lbs and in 6 months clothes, quickly moving into 6-12 month clothes! She is a very good eater and a good sleeper, averaging 7-8 hours most nights now. She is such a happy baby, constantly smiling back at anyone who smiles at her! She definitely knows her mama, daddy and big sister. When she hears one of us talking she quickly swings her head around trying to find whichever one of us is talking. She loves playing games like This Little Piggy and Pat-a-Cake with her mama and her big sister! She also loves being read to, one of Olivia's favorite things to do with her. (I'll post some videos soon as I get caught up.) Olivia is an amazing big sister and loves singing and dancing for Hazel as well. She includes her in all of her make believe play.  We are so fortunate to have two wonderful little girls who brighten our lives everyday!

Happy 4th Birthday Olivia!

Wow! I can't believe our little baby is already four! Olivia is an amazing little girl, daughter and now a big sister! She has the most amazing personality! When Olivia is around, there's never a dull moment! Olivia loves her little sister and helps take care of her, getting diapers, blankets, playing with her and talking to her. She also loves singing to Hazel and reading books to her. She never ceases to amaze us with the things she says, her intellect and her determination!
My interview with Olivia...
If you could have any meal for your birthday dinner what would you have? Target pizza (Pizza Hut) and spaghetti with NO sauce
What kind of cake do you want for your birthday? ice cream cake
What are you wishing for, for your birthday? a robot horsey
What's something special you would like to do or somewhere special you'd like to go? to Target to get Target pizza
What is your favorite color? pink
What is your favorite breakfast? poached eggs
What is your favorite lunch? grilled cheese 
What is your favorite dinner? Target pizza and spaghetti with NO sauce!
What do you do for fun? play stamps and go to school
What do you love most about Mommy? When she colors with me and watches movies with me in her bed.
What do you love most about Daddy? I want him to hold me all the time because he's the sweetest little daddy in town!
What do you love most about Hazel? To talk to her in her room and calm her down.
What's your favorite thing to do outside? Play kick the ball
What do you like to do inside? Play Legos
Who are your best friends? Sayra and Denise and Jake and Lily (neighborhood kids)

 She's wearing size 4-5 clothes, is 38 lbs. and 41.5" tall.

We celebrated her birthday with friends and family on Friday, July 24 (I'll post pictures soon.) On her actual birthday we celebrated at home with Auntie Mary and Josh. Olivia of course had Target pizza Daddy got for her and for dessert...ice cream cake!

Notice the outfit change...she ran out after dinner to go put on her "party" dress for the party!

Hazel watched from the sidelines taking it all in.

Palm Springs (February 2013)

During February break my mom and I decided to take a trip down to Palm Springs to visit one of her friends.  Although the plane ride was a little stressful, overall Olivia did really well and we had a great time!

We took a night flight hoping Olivia would sleep most of the way, which she did.  We didn't get to Palm Springs until almost 10 PM on Sunday so the next morning we were out early ready to go on a walk.

 

 

 

Dave and Steph's house is absolutely beautiful!  True to herself, Olivia loved being outside.

I just couldn't get over the fact that in mid-February they had grapefruits growing on their tree ready to eat and tomato plants baring fruit...

 

Steph had this dog hair broom she used around the house.  Olivia loved it and constantly went around the house sweeping...

 

On Tuesday we went shopping in Old Town Palm Desert and had a great time...

 

Later that afternoon my mom and I walked Olivia back down to the "Old Town".  There was a really fun park we had seen earlier, but Olivia fell asleep before we could check it out.  I have to admit we thought it was a lot closer.  It ended up being about 5 miles away.  On our way I saw these signs and had to take pictures for Zach...

Bath time!

On Wednesday Steph had to work so Dave took us to the Palm Spring's zoo and botanical garden, The Living Desert.  Olivia had a great time watching all of the animals.  One of the really neat things about this zoo was that the animals were really up close.

I instantly thought of Jack and Charlie when we walked into the zoo.  There was this huge model train station with electric trains running on all different tracks and through tunnels...

 

 

This picture was taken for Emily since she loves unicorns...

Sadly, Thursday was our last day, but since our flight wasn't until the evening we still had time to play...

 

 

 

On our way to the airport we stopped one last time at the park to let Olivia play for a while and let off some energy.  This is by far my most favorite video of her ever.  I love how animated and excited she was as she told my mom and Steph about how she went down the big slide.  Absolutely precious!!

 

 

 

Boy was she excited to see her daddy when we got home Thursday night.