catch up

I know I said I would be a better blogger and yet NOTHING. Well, here is a copy of Olivia's announcement and a sample of how cute she is. Not that anyone was questioning that.


I just can't get enough of her. At her 2 month appointment she was 11.12 lbs. and 23.5 inches long. My little chunk! Now she is almost 3 mos. and just a beautiful, strong, growing girl.
I can't believe that everyday I watch her with amazement.
She rolls over, she holds her head up so high and wants to know what is going on all around her. She is such an independent girl. She loves to sit up in her BUMBO (every baby should have one) and watch the world and the wonderful people in it.
Two days ago Livy started saying "AGOO" she will copy you saying it and then start her own talking and giggling and smiling. We are trying to teach her to say "amo" since we say te amo to her all the time and we figure is there a better word to learn than love?
Travis and I try to speak Spanish to her as much as possible. In my opinion it looks like she likes Spanish better than English. It is probably just that the language seems more musical and flows a little better but she responds more to us when we speak Spanish to her.
So get this, a week ago we took Livy on her very first camping trip. We even slept in a tent. That's right at 10 weeks old our little girl went hiking and camping and did it all. What a trooper. She loves the outdoors. I don't think I have ever seen her so happy or so intrigued with her surroundings. We went down to Indianola and set up a tent and went hiking. I wish she was big enough for the bike stroller. I think she would have loved going mountain biking. We have the coolest dome shaped play/sleeping thing. We put a warm blanket in it and then bundled her up tight and she slept really good considering it got pretty cold during the night. I think I was the one that didn't handle it very well. It is amazing how much I worry about her. Yet she seemed just fine. This whole MOTHERHOOD thing really changed my emotions. I cry, and worry and basically have more emotions than I could have ever imagined now that there is a little one in my heart. Travis is the most amazing husband. He handles my eccentric oddness with such smooth calming patience. I haven't ever experienced such happiness as when I watch Travis with Olivia. My whole heart leaps with gratitude for the blessing of such a great family.
I am trying to catch up a couple things that have happened. . . Olivia was blessed on June 8, 2008. Travis gave a fantastic blessing. I am so grateful to have a man in my life that honors the priesthood and is more than a husband, friend but also a spiritual companion. YEA for my Travis. We had such great support from family and friends. The Barney's came down from Wyoming and Brooke made it all the way down from Sheridan. We had so much love surrounding us that weekend. I appreciate everyones support.