Olivia's First Haircut

After Olivia's 3rd birthday I finally took Olivia in to get her FIRST EVER haircut. So we went to see Aunt Aubrey at her salon, Salon Luxe, in North Liberty.


Liv did a great job! She sat very still. I think she was a little nervous!

Here she is after it's all done. Aubrey probably cut about three inches off, and I really think it has helped with the craziness of her hair. Don't get me wrong though, her hair is still plenty crazy!

Now its big boys turn! This is his third haircut and he is 18 months! An old pro!

Thanks Aunt Aubrey!

Liv's First Day of Preschool

Olivia started her first day of preschool at Share and Care today. It's the same preschool Adam went to when he was a little boy, so it was very exciting. Since Liv is three she will just go two days a week, but I think she is really going to like. And maybe I will get to catch up on my blogging while the rest of my kiddos take their nap. I still need to put up a post about her "pirate ship" birthday party, it's already been over a month ago!

Liv's New Room

So after Liv WANTING to sleep on the couch downstairs for the last month we finally decided to take the plunge and move her stuff downstairs. We cleared out the game room and turned it into her room. If all goes well we might close in her room but for now I like it open. (It's easier to check on her at night.)

So far she has slept just fine in her new room and has not asked once to sleep on the couch or upstairs!

I will admit though this has been a very hard decision on me, but she LOVES it, so I guess I need to get over it and let her enjoy her new space free of babies! Although I did hear this the other day, "Brother, sisters, do you want to come down to my room and play sweethearts?" She always says "sweetheart" now, it's the cutest thing ever.

A Day at the Park

It was a nice sunny day, Nicole was working, my mom was in town, so I thought why not, lets pack a lunch and go to the park. So we did, and no one was there, and it was great. The kids sat at the picnic table like they had been doing it for years. They didn't eat much but I didn't care because watching them sitting there like that was a great moment for me. It was like watching a small step toward a little more independence, for everyone! So here we are.

Hannah and Jonathan are next to Nicole and Liv and Hayden are next to my mom.

Liv on the tire swing.

Hannah walking in the grass! This too is a great accomplishment, because the girls hate walking on grass.

Me swinging with Big Boy and Nicole with Hayden.

Olivia having a blast with Grandma pushing her way to high.

Hannah trying to climb out the swing.

And down the slide Liv goes crashing into her into her brother and sister like bowling pins.

This was also the day of my 5th consecutive 24th birthday and it was wonderful.

Playing in the Rain

There is nothing like your first time playing in the summer's warm rain.

On the other side of the screen is Hannah and Nicole. This is before I figured out that the picture would turn out much better if I would turn off the flash.



Can you feel it on your hand Hayden?



Jonathan, Nicole and Hayden feeling the warm rain drops.

Peek-a-boo Jonathan. I see you back there!

Cole and Hayden.

Hannah and Hayden stomping in a little puddle.

Liv and Hannah. Don't ask me where Liv's pants are!



Hayden having fun!

 


Relaxing Before Bedtime

Watching dad do some yard work. Hayden is the one looking back.

Liv showing sisters how to put the puzzle together.

 Jonathan working on his own puzzle.

 Hannah and Hayden working together.

P.S. I love Melissa and Doug puzzles and toys.

Hayden trying it out on her own.

 Kids trying to find a spot on the couch to watch Mickey Mouse.

 Jonathan and Liv

 Hayden blocking Hannah's view.

 Hayden is so into Mickey that she thinks Hannah IS the couch.

Hannah letting Hayden know that she indeed is not the couch, and that this particular arrangement is not going to work for her.

 And my favorite. Left to Right: Hannah, Hayden, Olivia, and Jonathan.

I love this picture. Girls on one side, Big Boy on the other, all looking so sweet and innocent.



Hannah Chips a Tooth

Hannah chipped her tooth after taking a fall on the tile in the entry way. It wasn't bad but I did want to take her to the dentist just in case.


Here she is in Liv's car seat on our way to the dentist. I really don't think she minds the extra attention.

And here she is after.

So tired!

She did a great job and the dentist said everything looked good and that she should be fine. They even took a little bitty x-ray of her front teeth.

Liv's 3 Year Old Pictures

Angie Jungling of Jungling Photography took Olivia's three year old pictures and did a great job once again. These are just a few of our favorites. All of these pictures were taken on site at the Lily Pond in the Amana's.

Isn't she adorable?!!