Bumbo Time!

We got Annie a Bumbo seat about 2 weeks ago and she just loves it. She will sit in it for about 30 minutes at a time. She can do a multitude of things in the Bumbo seat. She can watch mommy clean up her room, she can watch the backyardigans on Disney, she can use the remote to find her favorite shows, or she can read her favorite book. Okay so maybe the last two were staged, but she looks awfully capable to me!

 

 

 

 

No Shortage of Cousins!

If there is one thing Annie is not short on its Cousins. Cousins and bows, she has both in large quantities. We welcomed Kaitlyn Christine, and Logan Michael on Monday to Tyler and Kerstin and Matthew and Allison respectively. Both were born at 7:54, one am, the other pm... can you believe it!?

The cousins in these pictures are cousin Deni (the beautiful teenager) and cousin Collin, the adorable newborn. Its hard to believe Annie was that small such a short time ago. I love the expressions on both of their faces. Neither is sure about the squirming thing next to them.

 

 

 

 

Elmo's Nose Tastes Good!

While at Grammy Cathy's house this weekend Annie got to play with all of her cousin Ainsleigh's toys. Well all of them that she could get into her mouth that is. By far the one she was most intrigued with was Elmo. She liked to watch him, taste him, and hug him. Elmo came home with us for a visit, and he has held her attention more than any toy to date. But really, the thing is like a tiny, red, furry, human. If it could only feed her we would be obsolete!

Annie And Grammy Cathy!

Annie had a great time this weekend getting to know Grammy Cathy better, they told stories, sung songs, had bottles, and played games. A dream vacation for any 4 month old!

 

 

Passover Seder No. 2

This is the first year of my life that I have ever had a second Seder. This was also the first Seder that was hosted in the Olshane home, and I have to say it was so special to be a part of it. The whole night was just lovely. We did a seder, made all of the food from scratch, and had a long fun dinner as a family. I absolutely can't wait to make this a family tradition year after year. It truly is now one of my favorite holiday memories of all time!

Color Me Mine

Adam, Kelly, Jayden and I went to paint ceramics together on Friday afternoon. And I can honestly say I laughed so hard that I nearly peed my pants. Adam painted the eyelashes on tinkerbell, yes, you read that right, Adam, not the 7 year old did that. She is now Tammy Faye Tinker Bell. Either that or she married Bobby Brown. We had a GREAT time, and I cant wait to see how everything turned out glazed!

 

 

 

 

Just The Girls!

Annie got to meet her girl cousins this weekend. I am sure in the future all the girls are going to have a blast together. In these pics we have Jayden (7), Ainsleigh (3 next month) and Annie. Three sweeter girls I have never seen!

 

 

 

 

Gramps and Baba!

Annie met her Gramps, not to be confused with her Grumps, this week. It was a great moment to have all 4 generations of the family together for the first time. Annie will be too little to remember this, but I have to say, it did bring a few tears to my eye.

 

 

 

 

Grammy Wendy & Her Girl

When we were in Fresno we took some pictures of Grammy and her little lovey. I think they look alike...what do you think?

 

 

 

 

Lions and Tigers and Bears ... OH MY

Today we took Annie to a very special place to me, the Fresno Zoo. As a kid I went there just about 2 times a week every week.

We had a wonderful day and I have to say I was very impressed with how far the Zoo has come recently, it was GREAT!



Annie wore her monkey outfit to the zoo!!


"Hey Daddy, Mom has some shoes that match those giraffes!"


Grammy and Grumps loved the zoo too! Grumps had some pink popcorn with my Mommy which is an old tradition!

The Orangutan really liked Annie's outfit, he said that the monkey on her shirt was a cousin of his...

Annie did not know what to make of the monkeys...the black ones swinging through the trees really held her attention.



"This zoo place is really interesting guys! Let's come back when I am big enough to touch the rays, and go to the petting zoo!"