Meet Hammy

    Yesterday was a very exciting day for us, for Connor especially. He renamed January 27 as Hamster Day because it was the day he finally got to pick out his new hamster. Aaron and I decided we would get him one because he has been begging for one since his fish died a few months ago {R.I.P. Blue Rock}. We though it would be good for him and teach him responsibility. We talked to him about it on Wednesday night after dinner, and he was overjoyed. On Thursday I took him to the library and we checked out five books about hamsters and read them over the next few days. While he was in school on Thursday and Friday, I scoped out a few places for us to visit on Saturday. I wanted to have a general idea of what each pet store had so I knew where we needed to get what. We planned on visiting three pet stores before letting him decide on one, but we ended up only going to two because PetSmart had a really good selection and I knew Petco didn't.  Plus he fell in love with Hammy, his new long haired Syrian hamster.

My Smiley Girl

     While Connor was at school today I took a few pictures of Olivia in one of my favorite outfits of hers, and she was so smiley and giggly. I love photographing my babies, especially when they are loving it just as much as I am!  

 I see that smile sweet girl!

Olivia: Five Months Old

My beautiful girl,

    You are F I V E months old today. That means you are one month away from your half birthday, and I don't know how that's possible. You are such a sweet and loving baby. You love when I hold you {what's new?} and enjoy grabbing onto my hair and trying to eat it. My favorite thing you do is when you try to suck on my cheeks. Usually it's when your hungry, but it is just the sweetest. Everyone who has seen you do it thinks its just precious. I love you so much sweet girl and enjoy every day, minute, and second that we share together. 

XOXO,

Mommy

Olivia Lately

   Olivia has had the best start to the year. She has been the only one who has stayed healthy while we were all sick. Must be that good milk I'm giving her! ;) She got to see her first snowflakes on January 2. It was only for a few minutes and they melted before they hit the ground, but hey, it was snow! She has also reached a couple milestones: 1. She can wear hair clips, 2. She has started rolling over from tummy to back! Here are her pictures to summarize the beginning of the year for her.

 1/2/18

Connor Lately

     Connor has had a pretty rough start to the year. He ended it with strep, and started it with strep again! He has also had the flu. There have been a few nice days where he enjoyed playing outside, going on adventure walks, and riding his bike. Since break, he hasn't wanted to go back to school. He cries every morning, and I feel horrible taking him. His teacher has been really understanding and keeps me updated throughout the day. Here are just a few pictures to summarize the first few weeks of 2018 for him.

 1/8/18