September in NC

Olivia went to Life and Science Museum about a month ago with her good friend Clara. They had a blast.


Clara taking off and Olivia thinking about her next move

Taking rest in the butterfly exhibit

Going for a stroll on a HOT Fall day...this was about a month ago but we have had temps in the 80s again this week! Today it feels like Fall with a high around 60. It feels wonderful :)

Identifying butterflies

Checking out some creepy crawly creatures with Clara

At the top of a tower, getting ready to put a ball on the ramp.

Steering sail boats

Snack time

Olivia loves a nice snack after her nap. This day she really enjoyed her apple snack!

Fall in Virginia

We went to Burke's Garden this past weekend. It was beautiful weather and we really enjoyed our trip. Olivia especially loved running through all the leaves.

Checking out a stick

Making a break for it

As we drove through the mountains she kept saying "see pretty, pretty trees", "see pretty, pretty, leaves"

Fall Farm Field Trip

We headed to a Farm last Friday to explore pumpkin patches, tractors and hay rides. We had a blast. We went last year and it was damp and chilly, this year it was warm, around 75-78. Not quite, Fall weather but we will take it!!




Finding a pumpkin almost the same size as the one on her shirt



Giving the tractor a once over before climbing up



Testing out a Tractor. I thought her Uncle Jerry and cousins in New York would like this picture :)

"Uhhh...too heavy, pumpkin!"

Showing Erine and Alligator the pumpkins. That is what she is clutching in her little hand

I need noooodles....

A well balanced, meal...spaghetti, meatballs, green beans and milk...yummy!


She prefers her hands to using a fork



Such a ham...

Family Portrait

This is our last Family picture:


Christmas 2008, Olivia is 8 months old.

Thank goodness, Olivia's class is doing a project that needed a family picture! Here is our current family portrait:


September 2010, Olivia is 2 years and 5 months

Little Miss Smarty Pants

Olivia started school! She is going two days a week. The first week, she had half days of class and she did GREAT. Last week, when I picked her up after her first full day (till 1:00), the teacher told me "Olivia, had a very sad day". She really missed her Mom and cried a lot! We are hoping that tomorrow will be better!

Fixing her hair before the big day

The traditional Back to School photo on the front porch. She is holding her doll's bottle.

Hi Mom

Thinking she would rather stay home...

Already hitting the books!

This scared look...this is how she really feels about school!