You really can not already be 6 months old.....can you?

Yes it's true! You are 6 months old! My little baby girl is no longer a newborn. You are growing way too fast! The biggest cliche ever I know but time is flying. I need to really learn to just relax and enjoy each and everyday I have with you. It seems like it was just yesterday we brought our little 7 lb newborn home from the hospital. You are sitting up on your own, trying to crawl, standing while holding onto Mommy and Daddy's hands, laughing and even trying new foods! We went for your 6 month appointment today and saw Dr Lee. He said you are very inquisitive!! You weighed in at 15 lbs 13 oz and are 26 inches long! Mommy can't believe how big you are getting! You had to get lots of shots to keep you healthy and you didn't like them one bit!! Within a few minutes of crying though you were back to your normal happy self!

Visiting with Great Grammy Mal

We went to Revere yesterday to visit your Great Grammy Mal. We spent the day with her and you were a really really good girl. You played most of the time, and gave lots of smiles. Great Grammy loved seeing you! You really brightened up her day! You even took a nap on her king size bed. Mommy was so glad you didnt get to cranky after a long day. Great Grammy Mal is so special to Mommy and she wants you to be able to spend as much time as possible with her! Hopefully we will go for another visit next week!!

Here is a picture of you with Great Grammy Mal from easter! She looooves to hold you!

Time to start solids!

You ate prunes last night and loved them!! You made the most disgusted face after every bite but kept wanting more! It was the first food you had tried besides rice, barley, and oatmeal cereal. Next week we are going to try peas! Hopefully they are as much of a success! You made such a mess, even had some in your hair, up your nose everywhere! Mommy hates when you get your clothes dirty so she sat you in your high chair wearing just a diaper! Daddy says Mommy is crazy and babies get messy! You were in the bath a few minutes after eating. Her are some pictures of you enjoying the prunes!

Our tiny treasure more precious than gold has captured our hearts forever to hold

You were baptised at Sacred Hearts parish in Bradford Massachusetts on Sunday June 28, 2009 at 1:30 pm. You were almost 3 months old. We went shopping with Auntie Jenn and got you a beautiful white gown. Mommy is going to keep it in a safe place so that someday maybe your daughter can wear it on the day she is baptised.
The ceremony was beautiful. You sat on Mommy's lap and slept most of the time. When it was your turn to have the holy water poured over your head you immediately woke up but didn't cry! The priest said you were his only little girl that day! There were about 6 other babies that got baptised with you but you were one of the youngest.
We went home and had a big party at our new home! We had pretty much moved in a week before and had boxes that still were not even unpacked! We got it ready though with much stress and Mommy irritating Daddy!
You had so many family and friends share in your special day. Your met your great Nana Ruby, and of course Great Grammy Mal and Great Grandpa Bob were there. Grammy and Grandpa Smith, Nana and Pops Powell. Auntie Jenn and Uncle Derek are your godparents. Tons of friends were there and your whole family! There was a ridiculous number of people in our home that day! Anytime there is something to do with you, it seems our home is filled with family, friends, love and laughter! Everyone is so amazing in wanting to watch you on this journey of life!

We're Moving!!

Mommy and Daddy bought a house in October of 2008. It was new construction so we were waiting to move in when it was finished! Auntie Jenn and Uncle Derek bought the other half of the duplex. We thought we would be moved in by February but when the builder slacked off.....We didn't get to move in until after you were born! We moved into our house on June 16th 2009! It was a long stressful process but we are so happy to have a home we own to raise you in! We love our new home it is beautiful! You have your own room and even you own bathroom which I'm pretty sure you will appreciate when you become a teenager! There are lots of other kids on our street and we have great neighbors! You will never not have anyone to play with! There are always kids riding their bikes outside our house around the circle! We couldn't have picked a better neighborhood to raise our family! We are so excited to spend the holidays here with you!

Mommy has to go back to work

June 25th 2009 was the first day Mommy had to leave you all day! I couldnt believe that my 13 weeks home with you were already over! Thank goodness it was only part time and your auntie Jenn was home for the summers so she could watch you! I hated every minute I was at work and you were at home. It was nice to see all of my work friends, but I hated being apart from you. It got a little easier as time went on but I still hate leaving you to go to work! Maybe one day when we hit the lottery or Daddy gets a big raise Mommy can stay home with you all the time! We want you to be able to do anything you want! Sports, or swimming, or music! We dont want you not to be able to do something because of money so both Mommy and Daddy have to work!

Welcome Home Olivia!

When we brought you home from the hospital it was exciting, overwhelming, and pure bliss! You filled our home with happiness and laughter, some tears and lots of smiles! You had so many visitors. Mommy and Daddy had so much help from everyone! We designed your nursery in purples, pinks, and greens! We lived at an apartment in haverhill while our house was being built! You still had your own big room and your own bathroom! The first few days or I should say weeks home you rarely slept at night. You were a great sleeper during the day but seemed to have your days and nights mixed up! Daddy had to go back to work soon after you were born but he loved coming home to see you! You were a really good newborn. You did however have this cry that was louder than I had ever heard a baby cry! When you were born the nurses told us you had quite the set of lungs...you continue to prove that to us everyday! We still love you though! Mommy spent 13 weeks home with you before she had to return to work part-time. Your Auntie Jenn, Grammy, and Nana all took turns watching you when Mommy had to go back to work. We have been so lucky to have family and friends watch you while Mommy and Daddy are at work! You haven't had to go to a daycare yet!!