Cousin and Livi's One Month Pictures

During our visit in Illinois, we took some cousin pictures as well as Livi's one month pictures.  It's crazy how fast time flies!!  Taking pictures with these little guys is definitely a entertaining task.  Unless, you want everyone smiling and looking at the camera, then it could be a little frustrating, just a bit.:)  Thank you Aunt Krista for taking them.  They turned out cute as always!

Brody giving Liv a kiss :)

Love her little smirk!

Look at those sweet cheeks!

Brody and Kami

Blade/Tweryon Cousins

Blade/Stuckey Cousins

Livi's Baby Dedication

We dedicated to raise Livi in the Christian faith at our church in January.  She was perfect during the service.  We brought Brody into big church for the dedication too.  He enjoyed being on stage and watching the children's message beforehand. 

Praying for Liv

Liv and Pastor Jeff

Thank you Dee for taking pictures during Liv's dedication!!

Love her smile!!

Brods and Liv

Brody and Livi are 18 months apart.  Even though she is not old enough to play with him, he's been taking an interest into what his future best bud likes to do.  Take for example her paci.  She likes her paci so Brody in turn likes her paci.  Don't worry folks, he's just testing it out.  To make sure it is safe for his little sis to use, of course.:) 

Livi likes her tummy time.  And what big brother would Brody be if he did not get on his tummy as well.  However, we have to stop "play" time when someone (who shall remain nameless) tries to sit on his little sister.  All 24 lbs of him sitting on whatever part of her body he can.

Livi enjoys sitting in her bouncer and swing.  As any other 1 1/2 year old, Brody likes to see what the fuss is all about with this contraption.  I mean you are able to sit in this musical chair and it magically moves, what's not to love!  He also likes to rock and push Liv in the bouncer and swing to give it that extra boost.:)

Ok, I wasn't actually going to take a pic of Brody pushing her in the swing.  It's a little frightening to watch.:)

Lately, Liv is starting to sit in her bumbo.  She loves observing this new world around her sitting up.  Brody likes to squish  his little tush in it too.

In the end, Brody just likes to love on his little sis.  He is a sweet big brother, when he wants to be.

Happy One Month, Olivia Kate!!

Olivia Kate turned a month old right before her first plane ride to IL.  We usually don't throw a grand party for our kids' month birthdays, however Stuart's secretary Paula insisted.  She came over with some yummy birthday cupcakes, a princess crown, and gifts.  It was so sweet.  She even had a candle on a cupcake for us to sing to Liv.  How cute was that?!?!

Brody was mesmerized by the candle.

Liv slept through the whole thing

A Month of Firsts!

 2011 ended with a month of firsts.  

Here are just a few of them.  Not in any particular order.

Livi celebrated her first holiday, Christmas.  Technically she was asleep for most of the day, but what do you expect from a baby only 8 days old?!?  It also was our first Christmas in Florida.  It was a nice change of pace.  We didn't have to travel anywhere else but just enjoy our family of four (plus Wrigley, don't want to forget about him).  Don't get me wrong, we love spending time with our extended families, but it's nice being able to start traditions with our very own too.

Brody testing out his new lawn mower he got from Santa.

Brody's first time holding his Sissy.  It was definitely a BIG moment.  He was so proud, as were we.:)

Livi's first time meeting her grandparents.  Well, she met Nana in a box aka Face Time, but you get the idea.  Oh, I'm still waiting on a picture from Granny of Papa Don and Liv.  I'm telling ya, I need to get better at remembering to take pictures!

Brody giving Nana a kiss on Face Time

Liv and Papa Clark

Granny and Livi

Livi's first appointment at Dr. Witte's office.  She did really well.  Brody had his 18 month appointment then too.

Livi getting weighed

Livi and Dr. Witte

Brother playing with Liv's headband while he waits.

Dr. Witte let Brody try out her stethoscope too.

Livi's first sponge bath at home.  She was NOT a big fan.

Livi's first time at the Brevard County Zoo.  We actually went to the zoo to see Santa, however I read the times wrong.  Unfortunately, as we were pulling into the zoo we saw Mr. and Mrs. Claus leaving.  Since we had packed the kiddos into the car and everything, we thought might as well see the animals.  We ended up seeing the giraffes for the first time, up close and personal.

Feeding the giraffes

Livi's first party celebrating the New Year.  We played board games with Papa Clark, Granny, Papa Don, Aunt Krista, Aunt Becky, and Addy.  Unfortunately, our family did not last til midnight.