Christmas 2008

Little Miss Olivia

Okay, this girl is so funny. Just this morning she said 2 of the funniest things I have ever heard from her...I didn't want to forget them, so I figured I better blog it now!

We were playing up in the loft before Church and she said, " Mom, little sisters are a lot of work. I don't want any more little sisters or brothers because they are just too much work." (as she sighs)

So, we were at Church and the bishop welcomed everyone from the pulpit. Olivia looks at me and says, "Mom, I told you to let me go up there" (she wanted to go up a couple of weeks ago and talk like K.C. and I did when we had to speak in Church.)She continues..."I want to go up front so I can see all the brothers and sisters."

The other day we were getting her ready for school and I asked her if she wanted to bring her jacket and her response was, "Whatever, Mom." Then I ask her if she wants to wear her Mary Jane shoes to school and she says shaking her head and sighing, "Whatever, Mom." I look at her and ask her why she is saying that to me and she says, "Dad says it all the time." Oh...they hear everything!



This pic is her new fashion...my Mom has been here and wears lots of scarves, so now Olivia loves them! I had this combo and it is so soft and warm...she loves it!

Ward Christmas Party

Tonight was the Ward Christmas Party for our Church. The girls looked so cute and they have really been cute playing together. Olivia is totally a little Mommy. She grits her teeth and says, "Gabi girl is just so cute, I can't stand it, Give me a love you little cutie pie." Olivia is constantly making Gabi laugh. My Mom got them out on the trampoline playing soccer and they BOTH are obsessed now!








Olivia totally looks out for her sister. Anytime people come over to play, she says, "You have to play soft, my sister is just a little baby." Or if they get on the tramp, she makes everyone stop and let Gabi jump by herself and cheer her on. I LOVE IT!!

Mom's first trip to CALI!!

My Mom came out to visit for 10 days...it was WONDERFUL!! We didn't get to do everything we wanted because there is just way too much to do in this place! These pictures are from Santa Barbara. We had so much fun shopping, eating and showing Mom how California is a little different than any other place...(hence the picture she took of the Scientology center:))










Our other adventure was to Santa Monica Boulevard (where Private Practice is filmed and the spot known for Sheryl Crow's video "All I Wanna Do." Anyway, we had so much fun shopping on 3rd Street Promenade and taking the girls to the beach. My Mom really enjoyed seeing the west coast beaches for the first time. It is amazing to see an entire carnival on the beach...COOL!!

The rest of the time we hung out with the girls and shopped till we dropped. My Mom literally filled up her guest room at my house with new stuff and presents for my family...its just what happens in CA!!

Bye Bye LONG HAIR!!

Well...I went through with it! I have been debating chopping off my hair for a while, and I kept chickening out plus, K.C. loves my hair long, so I hated to cut it...but, my Mom came in town and cut hers and I got the boost I needed!!

It feels so weird to have it short but I LOVE IT! It is so much less to deal with getting ready. Anyone who is comtemplating going short...GO FOR IT! IT WILL GROW BACK!! I had to have a new style in CALIFORNIA!!

Olivia's the Karate Kid!

We started Olivia in Taekwondo at this amazing facility right down from our gym. I mean, these people are serious. They have these little kids using swords and num-chucks and stuff...its wild! Anyway, Olivia is the youngest one and she is only doing the non-weapons training. She LOVES it! She asks us everyday if she can go to karate. They even send her home with homework. This week she has been working on Focus. She has to look us in the eye, repeat what we say, and say "Yes Ma'am" or "Yes Sir."



She really has already started listening better and using better manners. Plus, that girl is learning so many athletic moves...its amazing how they challenge a child even as young as 3!! We are happy she loves it and how adorable is her little outfit?? SO CUTE!

Gabi update!

So, about a week ago, Gabi started taking a couple of steps here and there by herself. As of yesterday, she is full on wanting to walk everywhere. She isn't all that great yet, but everytime she falls, she just stands back up and tries again. IT IS SO DANG CUTE! I can't wait for her to walk everywhere! This is a picture Dad took after "styling" her hair after her bath. I was in Chicago...I'm happy the only place she was going is to BED!



Gabi is also starting to say some words pretty clearly..."DaDee", "Tank you", "O-ya ya" and "MaMa" and she nods yes or no when you ask her questions..."Gabi, do you want to go eat breakfast?" She nods yes..."Gabi, do you want to go downstairs?" She shakes her head no. Women just know what they want...ha, ha!! Its amazing how much they understand...I just can't wait for the pointing and grunting turn into ALL words!