Princess Birthday Cake

This was Olivia Grace's Princess Birthday Cake. She had her own "smash cake." She enjoyed eating it and didn't get too messy!

Princess Birthday Party

Olivia Grace had her princess birthday party on Sunday. She had a wonderful time with her friends and family. She got many fun toys and pretty clothes. She loves her wagon and pink car!

Costume Birthday Party

Olivia Grace went to her cousin Maggie's costume birthday party on Saturday. We were afraid that she would not wear the head piece, but she did the ENTIRE time. There were many distractions, that probably helped. She went as a butterfly. She will also be this beautiful butterfly for Halloween.

The Pumpkin Patch Kids

Today Olivia Grace went to a pumpkin patch with her two friends Caroline and Meg. Caroline and Olivia Grace have been friends since before we moved to Fayetteville. Meg is a new friend she met at Fellowship. They are in nursery together when I go to a Body & Soul class (aerobics). Olivia Grace did not know what to think of all the pumpkins. She was a little overwhelmed at first. She finally warmed up in the end. Of course we had to bring home some pumpkins and hay. It was a fun day!

Birthday Hat Blues

I bought this adorable hat for Olivia Grace's birthday. I don't think she likes wearing the hat! We will keep trying. Hopefully she will be use to it by Sunday. We will see!

Super Birthday!!!

Happy 1st Birthday Olivia Grace!!

We cannot believe Olivia Grace is already 1 year old. Time has FLOWN by. She has brought so much joy into our lives. We have been blessed beyond measure.

Olivia Grace had a great day. She started her day with her last bottle. She is now on whole milk and sippy cups (Dr.'s orders you know). Then Mommy and Daddy took her to the park. She went swinging and sliding. Then her Mimi and Papaw, Aunt Kristen and Uncle Allen met us for dinner. Olivia Grace ate her first cupcake. This was just practice for her birthday cake on Sunday.

Things Olivia Grace is doing on her 1st Birthday:
1. Walking, Walking, Walking
2. Blowing kisses
3. Drinking whole milk from a sippy cup
4. Eating "big people" food and some baby food
5. Saying: mama, dada, mimi, dog, baby, bye-bye, ball
6. Standing from a sitting position
7. Picking toys up and walking with them

Aunt Ellen's Wedding

This past weekend Aunt Ellen and Stewart got married. The wedding was very pretty and Jordan had a special part in the wedding. He looked so GQ in his sports coat and tie. Olivia Grace thought it would be funny if she made "silly" sounds with her tongue during the prayer. We wish Aunt Ellen and Uncle Stewart best wishes!

Celebrating Cousin Jordan's 5th Birthday

Olivia Grace went to Jordan's birthday party at Bounce Around in Little Rock. She loved this car more than anything. This may have to be a Christmas present. Olivia Grace also enjoyed going down the BIG slides with her Daddy.

Family Fun at Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City

Olivia Grace enjoyed a fun trip to Silver Dollar City with Mommy, Daddy, Mimi, and Papaw. It was beautiful fall weather. Olivia Grace liked watching her Mommy and Daddy ride on all the rides.

Olivia Grace's New Ride

Olivia Grace got a birthday present early last week. She loves her new car. She can get on and off all by herself. She likes to put toys in the trunk. But most of all she likes to push it around the house. She has learned how to turn the wheel when she crashes into something, so that she can keep on going. You can hear her squealing all throughout the house when she is pushing her car.

Daddy's Girl

Olivia Grace was in her first wedding this summer (her Aunt Kristin's). She looked so cute in her flowergirl dress. She and her cousin Chandlin rode in a beautiful wagon. She did very good and did not even pull her bow out of her hair until after she made her grand entrance. She had her picture taken a lot that day and this is one of my favorites.

Pictures Have Arrived!!!!

Olivia Grace is taking steps! We have a hard time getting her to "perform," so we had to take a picture without her seeing the camera. She is so proud of herself. She has the biggest smile on her face and she doesn't mind clapping for herself either. Mom and Dad do a lot of clapping and shouting also!!

What Oliviva Grace has accomplished this week!!!

On Tuesday Olivia Grace noticed an airplane for the first time. She watched it until it disappeared.

On Wednesday I broke down and gave Olivia Grace an early birthday present. I gave her a little car that she can sit on and ride. It plays "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "Do You Know The Muffin Man." She loves to push it around the house. She has learned how to hold onto the handle so that she can turn it when she bumps into something. She has also taught herself how to swing her leg around the seat to get on and off. She is so cute when she does that!!

On Friday, she made a BIG breakthrough on eating. She has never cared for food that had texture. She is happy just eating babyfood and graham crackers. However, we went to a Mexican restaurant for dinner and she ate rice, chicken, and refried beans. Brent and I were shocked!!!!!

Today, Saturday, Olivia Grace has enjoyed playing in the dirt. Brent is putting in a fountain. So our yard is a complete mess. She loves dirt and bark.

Walking Update: Olivia Grace is taking more and more steps daily. She still prefers crawling - it is much easier!

I promise pictures are on the way. I have figured it out!!!

This has been a big day for Olivia Grace. She is now clapping for herself after she walks. She is BIG stuff now! She has also increased her vocabulary today as well. She added "dog" and "ball." It is amazing how fast she can change in one day. Her Mommy and Daddy are having a hard time admitting that their baby girl is growing up (too fast)!! She is so much fun.

September 4, 2006

Olivia Grace has taken her first steps! She took 3 steps this morning and 2 this afternoon. I made a big deal about it (of course)!! Olivia Grace knew she had done something big!! You should have seen her smile. I am so excited that I was able to see her take these steps. We can't wait for Daddy to get home so he can see what she can do.