Thursday, December 8, 2011

Just for Fun!




"A long line of Johns"

"Waiting for the John"

"A line of portable Johns"

"Standing in line for the John"

>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<

John Harrington invented the toilet.

Thomas Crapper popularized and improved on John's invention.


*If you have any other suggestions, please comment and share.
I'll be sure to publish your clever thoughts.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

14



































Dear Johnny,

Thank you for hanging out with me for the past fourteen years.

You amaze me daily and I am so thankful for you.

I love you.

Richelle

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

T-ball

Here are some pictures from our latest adventure with T-ball!


Teamwork



Sprints



Catching/throwing the ball



Hitting the ball



And of course, playing with hair


Play ball!!!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Three Year Check-Up & Party Pics

Livy's three year check-up went well. We are so blessed to have a healthy, happy little girl!

Here are some stats:

*39 1/4 inches tall (92 percentile)
*36 lbs (90 percentile)

Her vision and hearing are both perfect and she actually enjoyed getting her shot. Strange? For sure!

It seems she is taking after Aunt Kristen and Aunt Mary as she has been carrying her "Dr. Samuels bag" around the house ever since her doctor visit. She has also been performing "check-ups" on anyone (or anything) that will sit still.
Many thanks to Aunt Denise and Uncle Chip for the awesome medical kit!

We all had a great time together celebrating Livy's 3rd birthday with a Little Bear themed party.












Happy 3rd birthday, Livy Bear!

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Three!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Olivia!!

This year, Livy spent most of her birthday traveling. Here are a few pictures from her BIG day and some from our weekend in Michigan.


Driving to the airport with Gramps to catch our plane home


Taking a snooze on the plane. Looks comfy right?!


It was so special to come home to a birthday-decorated door.
Thank you to our sweet friends!



Wow! Auntie Beth & Uncle Scott made our day
with this special package!
THANK YOU!


She LOVES Tag Jr. and her new set
of books that teach her vowel sounds!




Aunt Denise made Livy her own slice of
strawberry cake with a "3" candle on top!



We also celebrated Sydney (10)
and Uncle Chip's birthday as well.




What a day!!!




Gramps making Livy squeal with joy at the pumpkin patch!


Pumpkin patch mums



Hanging out in the barn after the
guys proudly completed the hay maze!




More pictures of our fun weekend to follow...

Thursday, September 15, 2011

A Little Less Than Two Weeks




It's hard to believe that in a little less than two
weeks, our baby girl will be THREE years old!


















We love you, Olivia, and can't wait to celebrate
with you and our amazing family!

Monday, September 12, 2011

All in a Weekend


Flying through the air


Playing at the beach


Running the Girls Scout Thin Mint
Sprint 5K with the Allen crew



Livy drew her first family portrait


Livy wrote her name all on her own


Teeter totter with her Aussie (cousin Austin)

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Guess Who!

Here we are visiting the zoo again
to see Livy's favorite little friend.



Any guesses as to who it might be?



Here are a few hints:
She talks. She is blue and yellow. She is endangered in Trinidad.






You're getting closer!
(just over Livy's shoulder)




Give up yet?





It's "Ara" - the talking macaw of course!!


The two of them (Livy and Ara) can go back and forth for hours.

Although, I will have to say that Livy can "out-talk" Ara anyday:)



Here is a video of the same macaw:
http://youtu.be/JVIpDqsNoLg




We have also heard Ara (Ararauna) say:

"Uh-Oh"
"cracker"
"hello"
"help"
"food"
"goodbye"




Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Adventures in August




Ready for Tumbleweeds gym




Painting a picture of the playset Daddy
is building (pictures to follow)





Riding high with Dumbo and friends at Disney




Sleeping ladybug


Livy has been running, flipping, hanging and jumping at gymnastics class lately. Creative Playtime classes began last week and music classes start up again soon as well. She is a busy girl!

Right now we are hoping that Hurricane Irene continues to head east and that all in its path find shelter from the storm.