The First Year: A Retrospective

Labor Day

One year ago today I was in labor with my little Olivia.

We celebrated today by gearing up for the Butler Game...

Going to the park...

And getting a very sweet gift from Aunt Cate to start a new tradition for celebrating birthdays in the years to come, a birthday ring.

Let the celebrations continue!

Can You Believe It?

Are you feeling nostalgic about Olivia turning one like I am?? If you are, feel free to keep checking the blog over the next week as we celebrate the baby girl's birthday!

Spring Birthday Season

Spring is our serious birthday season in the family. Two weeks ago Grandma Pat kicked it off and this week is Nana and Aunt Meg's birthdays, to be followed by Olivia, other Aunt Meg (me), Ellie, Brendan and Saoirse!
Bring on the birthday celebrations!!

Music to This Mama's Ears

I wouldn't classify it as first words, but just this week Olivia's started to get the "mama" sounds. And she mostly says it when she's crying or whining, which is when I would want my mama too, so maybe there is some association with me. We shall see!

Nap-less

This is what you look like when you are 12 months old and decide to only nap for 10 minutes all day.... Check out those under eye bags...

It was almost like she took crazy pills, but at least she was still happy despite being exhausted!

Early to bed tonight!

Class of 2028

Olivia Elsener (12 months), Kate Griffith (17 months),
Charlie Carney (9 months), J.J. Nichols (12 months), James Hepner (1 week),
Max Ober (2.5 years) and Violet Ober (8 months)

What a difference a year makes!