New Baby Cousin!

Landon Ryan Gafner finally decided to come into this world on March 22, 2010. He is so cute and it is going to be so much fun to have him and Olivia so close in age- exactly 4 months apart. Olivia looks even bigger now compared to him!

The new happy family

New baby cousins

Already sticking his tongue out at me

His new auntie Rah Rah

Cuties!

4 Months Old!

So I realize that I have not updated this in quite some time- blame it on computer problems. Olivia is now 4 months old and in some ways she still seems so tiny- but it is hard to believe how big she really is getting. She is still a happy little girl and such a good baby. She had her 4 month check-up today and she now weighs 15 lbs. (75th percentile) and is 26 inches long (95th percentile). She is definitely growing and I see changes in her everyday. Recently she decided that her new favorite thing is to roll from her back to her tummy- and she won't stop. Gone are the days where I felt comfortable leaving the room for a couple of minutes while she played on her back- because she definitely won't stay there anymore. It is fun though- watching her develop new "tricks" and watching her expression when she discovers something new. I posted a bunch of pictures from the past couple of months- I probably could have posted tons more- but I narrowed it down to these.

First Valentine's Day

3 Months old

Another picture- really?

This is probably my favorite picture of her

First St. Patrick's Day

Her friends Carter and Sophie

Hanging out with Mommy

Playing with Mommy's balloons

4 Months old!

Happy Little Girl

I've been pretty lucky with how good of a baby Olivia is. She is growing more and more each day and with that she is smiling and cooing more too. She seems to be one happy little girl. I love that with each day that passes she is able to stay awake longer and longer. She loves her activity mat- mostly the mirror so she can look at herself. She is such a cuddle bug that it is hard for me to put her down and she doesn't want to be put down. She had her 2 month check-up a couple of weeks ago and she weighed in at 10 lb. 8 oz. (50th percentile) and was 24 in. (90th percentile!). From the looks of it she may be one tall little girl!

Love the face!

Already 2 Months Old!!

I can't believe my little peanut is already 2 months old!! Time is just flying by and she is changing so much- she is definitely starting to develop her own little personality- sweet but at times she can be sassy! Today I put her on her stomach to do some tummy time and she rolled over onto her back! It wasn't a fluke either because I put her on her tummy again and she rolled over again. I couldn't believe it- she is getting so big!

2 Months old

She loves her doll!

What kind of a face is that?!

First Christmas

Here are some pictures from Olivia's first Christmas. Yes I did have a million different outfits for the occasion- and yes I made her wear them all.

First Week Back at Work

Last week was my first week back at work- boy was Monday emotional for me! I had a few minor breakdowns at home before I took her to daycare- but when I got to daycare and actually had to part from her was the hardest part :(. I kept myself super busy at work but the day just seemed to drag on until finally it was 5:30 and I was out the door! I got about halfway home and I just started crying because I couldn't get home fast enough. I rushed in the door and shed a few more tears and didn't let go of her for the rest of the night. It definitely makes me appreciate each and every moment that I do get to spend with her a little more. First week down- I survived!!

In her Bumbo chair

The girls in their matching "Rah Rah" shirts

Future babysitter

Mommy's little angel

One Month Old!!

I can't believe it but Olivia is already one month old. I can't believe how fast time is flying by- I guess everybody was right when they told me how fast it was going to go. We went to the doctor and surprisingly she weighs in at 8 pounds 15 ounces. She is growing so much and getting so big!

One month old!!

Uncle Jeffy's birthday

Thanks a lot Uncle Jeffy!

Venturing Out Into The World

Well I finally got brave enough to take Olivia out of the house. I spent about 3 weeks in the house and I was going a little crazy myself. Our first official outing was to see her big cousin Kaylie's school Christmas program. Kaylie did such a good job as an elf and Olivia did a good job of sleeping through everything. The next day we went out to eat to celebrate the news of finding out we are going to have a new little boy in the family in about 3 months. We are all so excited to find this news out and can't wait until the little guy is here! Last Sunday was a busy day for us- we went to Kaylie and Maddie's church Christmas program and then we had our first Christmas party at my aunt and uncle's house. Olivia was really good through all of these outings which is making me a little more confident about taking her out.

2 Weeks

We made it through another week! I can't believe how fast the days seem to be flying by. It seems as though I wake up with her early in the morning and before I know it- it is time for bed again. We had our first doctors appointment last Wednesday and Olivia is doing great. She was at 7lbs 4oz and at 20 3/4in. So she is gaining weight- which is a relief to hear because she still seems so tiny to me! She is still kind of fussy at night- but can go for stretches of 4 hours where she is sound asleep. She is staying awake more and more after she eats which is fun because I get to talk to her- even if she just stares at me like I am crazy!

Waiting for the doctor

Not too sure about the swing

Olivia and her big cousin Kaylie

Olivia and her big cousin Madelyn

She found her thumb!

Surviving the First Week

We made it through the week- I can hardly believe that tomorrow she will already be a week old! It seems like just yesterday I was still pregnant. It has been interesting these first few nights at home especially trying to get up and down with her while recovering. I think she is starting to settle into some sort of pattern though- knock on wood!