Our Pyromaniac/Sitter

Olivia has been developing her sitting abilities, and has begun sitting for longer periods of time, especially when she is entertained. One of her new forms of entertainment was unexpected...our fire. It appears we have a little pyromaniac on our hands! We have caught her staring at our fire on multiple occasions. Along with her improved sitting has come an increase in her movement. Just today she was chasing a rubber duck around the family room. It was just out of reach, and each time she got close her fingers would push it further away since she couldn't quite grasp it. She didn't get far inching around on her belly, instead of rolling or scooting on her back, but the prospect is making me nervous...

St. Louis City Museum

While in St. Louis we visited the City Museum. It was pretty amazing. I would love to go back in a few years when Olivia would actually be able to enjoy it. As it was, she loved all the new things and people to look at, and was very entertained riding around in her stroller.

Little Swimmer

I went to St. Louis with Olivia and some of my family while Bobby studied for finals. This was Olivia's first opportunity to go swimming, other than the lake this summer when she was 2 months old (which was only happening over my dead body). She was able to experience her first swim in the indoor hotel pool, which was fairly warm. She LOVED it, just as I had predicted! Plus she sported the bikini very nicely, with her leg rolls and all!

Turkey Day Weekend

The following three pictures made me laugh, due to the variety of expressions. I'm just guessing here, but I think Olivia and Bobby may have been scaring Isabelle. By the end, she looks a little unsure of her company.

I loved the outfit Olivia wore for Thanksgiving! (Thanks Grandma Gene!!)

Olivia has learned to thoroughly enjoy her big girl meals, and has moved on to carrots, which she LOVES!

First Meal (of Rice Ceareal...YUM!)

After getting the green light at her checkup today we came home and fed Olivia her first rice cereal. She did a GREAT job! Of course we knew she would! She has been very interested in food, and has successfully dumped my plate on more than one occasion. We knew she was ready, and were so excited to capture this fun milestone in her life!

I think she thoroughly enjoyed herself!
Of course we had to capture some actual video footage along with all of the pictures!! (Don't worry, there's LOTS more!) This is my favorite one! Enjoy! :)

First Tooth!!!

Olivia's first tooth popped up yesterday. She had been extra drooly (not a word, but I'm using it anyway!) lately, but I was expecting all of the awful symptoms usually associated with teething as a final warning sign. Luckily, it came in with no major issues! Then, at her 6 month checkup today, the Dr. told us it looks like #2 will be on its way soon. So I'm issuing fair warning now...Olivia can bite! :)

Toes

I have already talked about Olivia sucking on her toes, but I took some pictures and videos Tuesday that I thought were pretty funny. She gets really into it! She loves her feet, with or without socks.