First Sick Visit

I had to take Olivia to the doctor for her very first sick visit on Tuesday. She had been acting puny all weekend but seemed a little better so Jacob took her to daycare Tuesday morning. Tuesday afternoon Jodie (the babysitter) called and said she felt feverish and was acting very sad. So I went and picked her up and called the doctor and we got an appt for that evening. We saw Dr. Voyles and wow, Liv did not like him. She screamed from the time he walked in the room until he left. I do not know what that was about. I thought he was a nice guy! Well it turns out she has an infection in her left ear and a cold on top of it which is making her very congested and she coughs a lot. She's been on antibiotics for 3 days now and is acting much better. I'm sad my baby is sick but I'm really greatful that we've made it this far without getting anything. She will be 15 months next week! Wow how time flies!

Big Girl

Here is a little catch up of Miss Olivia Claire

At her 1 year appt. she weighed 23lbs 6oz and was 31 inches long. That is almost 90% for both height and weight. No more long and lanky Liv. She jumped right up that growth chart. She is learning new things everyday. She can say many words, "mama" "dada" "dog" "LuLu" or something that sounds like LuLu. It's a little different everytime. "book" "ball" "baby" "hot" "no" "pig" "kitty" "shoe" "hoho" for Santa "cheese" and some others I can't think of right now. She can play peek-a-boo and patty cake. She can point to several different body parts. She can make the baby and mommy noises when I sing "The wheels on the Bus". She LOVES to read books. Most of the day you can find her sitting on the floor or in her rocking chair just flipping through the pages. She is such an easy girl to take care of. We have been truly blessed.

1st Trip to the Beach

At the beginning of Novemeber Olivia and I went to Sarasota, FL with my mom, grandma and sister-in-law Vanessa. My grandma has a time share condo down there and she so graciously let us come along. Olivia was such a wonderful traveler and it was a great trip. She was great on the plane ride down even though she did pee through her clothes due to me letting her drink 16oz of milk on the 30 minute plane ride from Evansville to Cinci. So Miss O spent most of the trip from Cinci to Tampa in just her diaper. She really enjoyed sitting on grandma's lap and looking out the window. She was a perfect little girl the whole week we were down there. She loved the sand and the pool. This week was when she started strictly walking. No more crawling for this girl. She also learned to say "boo" for peek-a-boo and "book". She also can tell you where her ears, eyes, nose, and toes are. Olivia found herself a British boyfriend while we were down there. His name was Charlie and they were about the same age. They would share snacks on the beach in the afternoon. It was really cute. The weather wasn't the best due to a freak Nov. hurricane but we still had a great time.

Liv trying to redress herself before landing in Tampa

Olivia and Grandma looking out the window

Charlie and Olivia compare "costumes" as Charlie's mom called them.

Olivia's 1st Birthday Party

The Herr Family Flower Garden

We had Olivia's first birthday party on Halloween. It was a costume party at the Campbell Township Conservation Club. It was really wonderful to have all our family and friends get together to celebrate our baby. Lots of people dressed up and that was fun to see. Olivia was blessed with many fun presents so now our living room is full of all kinds of toys. She REALLY enjoyed her cake. Hadley, my goddaughter, made it for her. It was a little jack-o-lantern. It turned out really cute.
The Birthday Girl, Olivia, the Bee

I can't believe how fast this past year has gone. It's amazing that my baby isn't a baby anymore!

Update

I have been horrible at keeping this updated and since I am sick in bed and can't sleep I thought I would tackle the project. Olivia has acquired so many new skills! She learns something new everday. She is really starting to walk more and is able to say some words! "Uh Oh" "dog" "Baby" and "kitty". It doesn't sound like kitty more like a REALLY hard K sound but that's what she is meaning. She's also gotten really good at blowing kisses which is super cute. I can't believe her big birthday is only a few weeks away! Oh how the year has flown!!

She really loves to read books.

In other news, we went to Nashville and saw Emily this past weekend. The "mother ship" as we call it is really pretty and she seemed really happy. All of the other nuns were so friendly and welcoming. I think it is all going really well for her. It was neat to see a glimpse of what her daily life is like. We visit again in December. I can't wait.

Hello Monday

I stole this from my friend Nicole's blog. I thought it was fun and easy and since I haven't posted in forever this will have to do for now

{hello monday.}
Outside my office door… I don't have an office door but outside my front door is sunshine and blooming roses

I am thinking…that I’m really excited about the Panera that my grandma is bring me for lunch

I am thankful for…a fabulous weekend at the river camp with Norm, Nicole and Norm's parents Rodney and Cheryl.

From the kitchen…tonight, Taco Casserole, yummy.

I am wearing… a Tieman Chiropractic and Rehabilitation shirt with gray shorts, no shoes...

I am creating… a granny square afghan for Olivia

I am going…to work tonight

I am reading…Summer, the #2 book in a series by Karen Kingsbury

I am hoping… for Olivia to start feeling better and maybe just maybe have some teeth pop thru soon

I am hearing…Intervention on the tv. This is the first time I have really watched this show. Wow. That's all I can say

Around the house.. clean laundry that needs to be folded on the couch, dirty laundry that needs to be washed in piles on the bed room floor. LuLu laying on the couch next to me and Liv napping in her room

One of my favorite things…Spending time with my family

A few plans for the rest of the week… Working Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday night. WCWC at Nicole's Wednesday!

A picture to share…

River Rat in the Making

Mommy and Olivia before going on the boat

We finally were able to get out on the boat the last weekend in July. Miss Olivia was a wonderful boat rider and loved swimming in the river. I know many people think the Ohio is gross and are probably grossed out by the thought of me letting my daughter swim in it but it's what we do and we love it! She wasn't really into the life jacket when we first put it on her and screamed the whole walk down the dock to the boat but once we got going she loved it and was happy the rest of the time. She was kinda serious during the ride but once we got in the water she was her smiley self again. I think we have a waterbug on our hands!

Irvin telling O the secrets of the Ohio

Daddy and Olivia swimming

Emma and Olivia, the first of many times swimming in the river together