The Natural Mommy

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 29th, 2007 | 3 Comments »

What is acceptable in today’s culture? Do I get a second baby shower? I don’t need any big things. We have the crib, the pack n’ play, the car seat, the stroller, the toys, the bouncer, etc. What we don’t have are baby boy clothes. I’ve heard it’s acceptable to […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 27th, 2007 | 3 Comments »

Olivia loved staying at Gammy and PopPop's house over Christmas break. One of the things she loved the most was the piano in the living room. She would climb up on the bench and just start playing… making sure to hit all the keys, of course. […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 27th, 2007 | No Comments »

Stolen from Onward and Upward
Aprons – Y/N? If Y, what does your favorite look like?I have two - my Pampered Chef apron which is denim, and a white apron with my name painted on in big green letters with daisies decorating the letters. Larissa made if for me as a wedding present. […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 24th, 2007 | No Comments »

In an effort to persuade me not to move, Josh has illegally* installed our washing machine.

This is our dining room before the washer. It’s a little messy because Olivia was awake, so my apologies. I have found it’s impossible to keep the floor picked up until she is asleep Oh, and Josh […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 24th, 2007 | 3 Comments »

Olivia loves puppies. It was such a thrill for her to get to live with one for a whole week! Watch her chase Annabelle through the house, then participate in Annabelle's trick.

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 18th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

On Christmas morning, Olivia loved opening up her presents. Her favorite (and our favorite to watch) was opening up a VeggieTales DVD. She realized at once what it was, and started rocking back and forth, singing the theme song! Of course, only the extremely talented can pick out the tune, but […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 18th, 2007 | 2 Comments »

So we were GOING to go to the library this morning. I bundled up Olivia (complete with gloves), packed the diaper bag, collected the movies to return, made sure her diaper was okay, gathered the recyclables (I like being able to do multiple things when I go out), and headed out to the car. […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 16th, 2007 | No Comments »

Josh took Olivia out on the ice when they went skating. We didn't think she'd like it, but she surpised us all.

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 13th, 2007 | No Comments »

Olivia got kicked off the ice for not having skates. So we got some (amazingly, in her size!). She didn't quite know what to do with her feet.

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 13th, 2007 | No Comments »