holiday market

shannon...also know as my very best friend...actually let's face it, she's better than a sister...went with olivia and i yesterday to "holiday market". we had such a great time...olivia is a great little shopper for 14 months old. we actually did not do the damage we set out to do with our shopping...i bought very little and so did she. i remember the last time we went...before i was married to travis and had olivia...the trip was all about me. it is amazing what happens when you have a child...apparently now the trips are all about olivia...wouldn't have it any other way.

aunt shannon did not disappoint...she began the day by locking her keys in her car...God love her and we do too! she always adds a twist to the story...it wouldn't be the same any other way. i accomplished my main goal...spending some much needed down time with shannon. it is amazing how little time we actually see one another since i moved back from colorado.

i have to close with the best find of the day the elf on the shelf book and elf kit. it is too cute...i would recommend it to anyone that has little ones. olivia is actually getting one from shan this year for christmas...even though she is still too young...i will put it back for a future family tradition...can't wait.

faces of olivia

my happy baby!

my spirited little wildcat!

my precious angel!

every day is a new day with olivia...how great is that...we never live the same one twice. oh, the routine may be the same, but each day she adds her special spice to my life and her daddy's. i just thank God everyday for her. i look at her sometimes and can't believe that she is really mine. i waited what seemed a lifetime for her...now that she is here...it was only a moment. God has blessed us with such joy...the opportunity to guide olivia to become the person He created her to be...what an awesome responsibility and beautiful gift! i am very thankful for my life and my family!

birthday party...rerun

This is my first blog entry...here goes. These are Miss Olivia's birthday party pics...part two. I love the one where I am tying the ribbon...she looks like her daddy. She really likes being a fairy princess...watch out...she just might cast a spell on you with her magic wand.