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A picture of me taking the apple picture of olive.

Pumpkin Picker

Olive chooses her pumpkin for Halloween, but she won't let go of her apple. It will be fully eaten by the time we leave.

First Bite

I really love this photo: the apple tree with kids playing in the background, Olive's far-off look as she bites into her first fresh-picked apple. Maybe it's just me, but I dig it.

Backlight

Olive against the sky.

Olive and Sam

We haven't seen Sam or Yoojin for ages, since they had their second child. SO we all decided to go upstate to pick some apples and pumpkins before the season ended. It was a great day. Here Olive has just woken up from a nap on the drive up. Sam's holding her.

Not camera shy

We bought a cheap new camera earlier this month after I lost my great Cannon Rebel EOS. Our first picture was, of course Olive, who seems to know when she's having her picture taken.

We dont have many pictures of the 3 of us together, so we sat in front of the webcam to take this low res photo.

Our friend Jen took some photos of Olive in the park last weekend. Here's one. More to come.

sleepyhead

California

Here's one from California. Dad shows Olive the flowers in front of Grandma Linda's house.

Here's another daycare photo. See, even the little kids had world cup fever. I have a feeling this photo looks more active than the situation really was. :)

Here's a photo taken at Olive's daycare this spring. This is the local park they take her to when the weather is good.

My attempt at a hairstyle close-up with a wiggly baby.

Olive came home from daycare with pigtails the other day. Ridiculous- but so cute!

just eating a sandwich

The grandmothers have been complaining about the long gap in photos. Some of these go way back. This one's from May. We were playing dress up in ridiculous baby clothes and Steve brought Olive a balloon.

Another one at Muscoot farm

Credit goes to Lauren for taking these photos. We have apparently forgotten how to use a camera.

Muscoot Farm

This was actually taken on the 31st of May so we can sort of say we didn't go a whole month with no updates! (And no, a goat is not biting Olive's hand, in case you're worried.)

Walking!

We've been meaning to put up evidence of Olive walking since she started toddling about a few months ago. Here she is playing with a push toy, a Christmas gift from Nana Nancy.

The little pirate

Arhhghh!

Outer Banks

Here's an artsy iphone shot of Rachel, Olive and Steve at the beach in the Outer Banks, NC. The pier behind us was falling apart, damaged by a hurricane no doubt.

Birthday Zoo Party

Thanks to everyone who made it. We had a great time seeing all of you again, and Olive had a fabulous day.

Who wore it better?

Playing with Olive's Bday tiara.

Happy Birthday!

Today is Olive's first birthday! She woke up very early, as if she knew and wanted to open her gifts. Thanks to everyone for the thoughtful presents. Here she is in her PJs with her new piano from her parents and a cute birthday tierra from Grand Auntie Louise. On Sunday we will be at the zoo for her party and will post more pics then.

Happy St Patrick's Day

"I wore this green outfit to daycare on St Patrick's Day. It was sent to me by Grandma Linda!"

A Girl and Her Dog: A Love Story

A cute slide show of Olive and Mabel. Enjoy.

We love the telephone!

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11 Months!

A quick video of Olive on her 11-month-birthday. Wait for the laugh at the end.

First Ear Infection

After a week of having a bad cold, Olive's fever started to rise and she started pulling on her right ear. Last night she threw up too. So we took her to the pediatrician today and, yup, she has an ear infection. Amoxicillin and bed rest are the cure. This is a picture of Olive sweetly sleeping in Mom's arms at the doctor's office this morning.

Umm Privacy Please?

Yeah, she's a reader.

Hello there

Just a random photo from last month. Love her coat (a gift from Esther)!