Aunt Christina is visiting!

We've had a great week. Aunt Christina is visiting us from Portland. It's been great for me (Emily) to have her as a companion while Jeff was out of town on business. And Olivia adores her!

We had our first full day of work at the shop. And it went quite well. (I had anxieties!) We had lots of great help, Christina was there to help, Evan worked most of the day in the shop, too.


This is Olivia in her stroller in the shop. Having a conversation with Aunt Christina.



Jeff got home early from his business trip. He made it back for Mother's Day dinner!! What a guy. We missed him bunches and are so happy to have him home!


sending hugs!

just starting to SMILE!

Olivia has just started to smile at us and her favorite toys. It's a wonder what a baby's smile can do for your day!!



Amanda and Pablo came over for a visit the other day! Everyone hit it off immediately!


Mr. Pablo is a great snuggler!


Here's Olivia all bundled up for a stroll at Crissy Field in San Francisco last week at the kite races.


more soon... ROLL ON... & SMILE!

Grandma's Visit

Grandma Ruoss came to visit!!

She's a great snuggler!

Helped me practice smiling...


we became great friends we'll miss her ... til next time.

Olivia Pictures!

Olivia chilling out in her rocking chair.


Enjoying our Tummy Time (at least for a couple minutes before her neck gets tired & she gets frustrated)


HEY YOU! What are you doing here? I know you from my chair!


And here she is enjoying a cruise in the new Stroller! She loves it!! (So do I!) Today was our first day out with the stroller. She was so into looking around while we cruised over to the grocery.


Thanks Grandpa & Grandma Ruoss!! So much!

one month old and lots of new pics

April 22 Olivia was one month old!!

We went to the dr for the 4-week check-up. She's healthy, every thing's normal --- except she's a little under weight. except for that... all is well. she's growing stronger and longer - just not fatter, yet! :)


Here she is mesmerized by the ceiling fan at the bed and breakfast we stayed at in Oroville last week.

Jeff was there on business for Covanta - we tagged along! so we could hang out at lunch time and evenings! It was great!


No, I Love YOU!


Olivia and I went for walks along the river... this was Mom's view of Olivia in the Bjorn carrier.
She's got wicked baby acne - which drives Jeff & me nuts but doesn't seem to phase Olivia at all! :)


Olivia is more alert than ever, following objects & people with her eyes and head, she's started reaching occasionally ... (Daddy helped her grab the handle here) :)


Her eyes are still quite blue! Looks like its going to stick!


With a full belly she likes hanging out in her chair and playing with the animals. (I am trying to upload a video for you all!)


We also LOVE bath-time! whether it's in the baby tub, big people tub, or shower... love it all!!


But number one favorite activity is hanging out on the Boob! And we're on dr's order to feed, feed, feed! Here, Mom's sneaking in a nap - Jeff's taught us all about multi-tasking!


And lest you think it's all rosy... she'll definitely let you know when it's not!!


Until next time!! We love you!

thanks for visiting!

Olivia Watching Ma & Pa eat Pot Stickers

She has been have big days. Went to the Marina today to watch Pa park the jet skis. She is getting all amped up to teach kiteboarding lessons next year. Tonight she got to watch us feast on Pot Stickers while she stared off into Olivia land.

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Sleeping Baby

Olivia's favorite place to snooze is on Mama... of course! And I can't say I mind it. Though I suppose it can't go on forever... I do love cuddling with her!! and am enjoying the newborn period where you can't spoil Baby!!




And for all the same reasons we love our Bjorn!! Hands-Free Snuggling! We go for walks, do the dishes, answer emails... all kinds of good stuff!


Olivia even came to the dentist with me yesterday and they were happy to let her stay on my chest in the Bjorn during the cleaning & exam!! she was a total angel and slept through the whole thing. Then we went to the library and the farmers market! Pretty good morning!! we even went to the shop for an hour or so of "work" What a DAY!