A Day At The Rodeo

    Last Wednesday {2/28}, we went with Aaron's work to Houston for a day trip to the rodeo. We had a wonderful time, except for all the waiting we had to do. In the Army, you hear the phrase "hurry up and wait" all the time, and that's exactly what we did! I was so frustrated. They asked for us to be there at 6 am, so we were. It was still dark, really foggy to where the air was really cold and wet and so was the ground, and there was nowhere to sit. We waited for THREE hours for the buses to show up. Thankfully Olivia slept half the time, but Connor was wired and so muddy by the time we got on the bus. We all slept part of the three hour drive to Houston. Olivia took two naps, and when we woke up after the second one we were in the middle of Houston being escorted by police to the rodeo location. We were so thankful for them because they got us through the Houston traffic without a problem.

The buses finally arrived and this girl fell right to sleep. 

Our Morning

   I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love slow mornings with my babies. Today was one of those days and I love that I am able to stay home with them. I always have my camera within reach to take pictures, and this morning I got some really cute ones of the kids that I have to share.

It's just a little kiss brother.

Olivia Eating Avocados {Take 2}

   Olivia tried avocados for the second time today. I left the skin on as planned, and she was able to grasp the slices and get them to her mouth much better. We are going to be gone all day tomorrow, but on Thursday I am going to try sweet potatoes with her. Connor loved them, so I think she will too. I mean, who doesn't like sweet potatoes?!

 Her happy little smile before her bath!

A Sunday Walk

    On Sunday we got a break from the rain {it rained for like four days straight} and had beautiful weather complete with sunshine! I was dying to get out of the house, so we went on a walk to the school near out house and let Connor play at both the middle school and elementary school playgrounds. Livie was able to sit in her stroller like a big girl because she's 6 months now. She loved being able to see everything. 

Olivia's First Time Trying Solids

    Today was a big day in the Olson household! Olivia had her first real taste of solids. I say real because last weekend we let her suck on a piece of celery at restaurant, but that doesn't count. With Connor, I pureed all his baby food and made it all myself. This time we are taking a different take on feeding her and doing Baby Led Weaning {BLW}. The concept is pretty simple, we don't feed her any purees, but rather finger foods that she can feed herself. The idea is that she will eat what we eat and learn to eat solids rather than unnatural purees. Even though it sounds like I'm weaning her from breastmilk, that's not the case. Until she turns one, she doesn't need any nutrition besides what she gets from me, so what she's essentially eating is just for fun and teaching her about different textures and tastes. So enough about my rambling and onto the cute pictures of her trying avocados for the first time!