Still loves to play peek-a-boo A co-worker gave Olivia some boots that didn't fit her daughter. In case you can't tell, they are a really dark, shiny, pink. Olivia wasn't too sure at first about putting them on, but then she loved them! Here she is modeling for the camera:)

Enjoying her morning show with her Care Bear!

Gingerbread Time!

We did our first Gingerbread house with Olivia tonight. She loved it! She held on to all of the bags of candy until it was time to put it all on. She was very particular and kept asking for more icing to stick her candy to. We think it turned out great!! :) Waiting while dad puts the pieces together

Adding the candy lane

Working with dad to add more candy

We aren't sure what the gumdrops are supposed to be, but she loved putting them on!

1/2 way done

Adding even more candy

View from the back

Still adding more....

So proud of her house!

Ta-dah!

This was a blast. I think we'll have to do it every year now:)

In other news, only 1 more week of school for me and daycare for Olivia. We head to Wisconsin next weekend for a wedding and then home after that to enjoy the holidays with family. We are hoping Olivia will be in to opening up her presents this year--I think she napped through present-opening last year!! She has been watching Dora Visits Santa about every day, so she's starting to realize who Santa and the reindeer are--it's all very exciting for us to watch:)

Fun Weekend at Home!

Olivia really enjoys wearing hats! :)

And mom's boots!

The snow queen

All dressed up, but no place to go:(

She liked stuffing my boot with her toys:)

Catching Up!

Posing by the Christmas tree before Thanksgiving celebrations Playing with a part of her musical set from Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Scott and Gillian, and Drew

Coloring with Darby (birthday gift from Lauren and Charlie)

Watching a show on Youtube

This is silly, but, Tim made OUTSTANDING pot stickers a few weeks ago; I had to take a picture--they just looked sooo good!

Buck # 2

Not quite as spectacular as the buck my dad got, but not bad. Finally broke in the muzzleloader.

A new trophy!

Congratulations to Everett on his 13 pointer taken on Nov 13th at 3pm.

Olivia got a beautiful new winter coat from great aunt Cathy. Thanks so much!!

Aunt Sharon got Tim a Notre Dame poster that he had been looking for for quite some time. Olivia wanted to model it. Thanks Sharon!!

We went to Elizabeth's (daycare friend) 5th birthday party. It was a great time!

All of the kids at the party.

Lacey and Olivia--her buddy!

Sporting her new winter coat from Grandma and Papa--she loves to wear the mittens! :)

"I'm a Big Kid Now!"

Olivia went on the potty for the first time tonight--we were all very excited!! :)

Halloween!

Having a chat with the pumpkins.... Posing with mommy on Halloween

All dressed up for Halloween