Escape Artist

We put the gate up, extended between the frige and the wall, to keep Livvy in the living area, but as you can see, we've got a little escape artist on our hands...who also likes to play peek-a-boo and blow kisses. :)

Baby Birthday Girl!

I am having serious issues with my baby turning ONE. The first year is by far my favorite and now it's over. SO sad. But my little Liv is simply adorable and such a joy and I'm forever thankful that she's part of our family. She turned one on 5/11.

Liv loving on her plush kitty from aunt Jessica, uncle Ryan (my bro) & Karalyn. She kissed on it for quite a while! She also got that cute bathing suit that daddy's holding.

Here's Liv opening a present from Aunt Marcy... Emma was SO excited to see that it was a Pony! haha Check out those rolly arms & thighs, so dang cute!

She also got some pretty hair clips & toys from California family. Thank you!!

Here's Liv opening her present from Papa (my dad) - she got a cool truck that sings & teaches numbers & letters. She LOVES rolling it around the house. :)

Here's Liv eating wrapping paper . . . the girl eats anything.

She's our favorite little garbage disposal these days.

And here's the birthday girl standing up on the couch, sporting a fantastic big smile.

WE LOVE YOU!!

Curls galore

These pictures are dedicated to my sister-in-law Marcy,

who is the mother of Megan, Emma's little curly haired twin. :)

Livvy's got lots of curls too!

Triceratops

Tony says that Livvy looks like a little Triceratops dinosaur when she crawls.

She's OHHH so cute :)

(pause the music at the bottom of the page so that you can hear Livvy laughing!)

February & March 2010

Emma talking to her Papa (my dad).


Emma & Livvy playing - Emma was teaching Livvy to clap. Have you ever seen two sisters who look so different? Poor Livvy has eczema on her face - it's more under control now, poor baby :(

Livvy and I enjoying girl time @ Alex's first Flag Football game!

Go Alex, Go!! :)

Emma and Livvy

Emma & Livvy...if you don't currently speak 2 y/o, Emma's pulling Livvys swing up & saying "Ready, GO!". It's a game they play. I'm so sad the movie is dark, but you get the idea. And listen closely and you'll hear Livvy giggle. My girls are CUTE! :) Enjoy!

Livvy and her Little Thumb

Uh oh, looks like I've got a thumb sucker on my hands! Any advice?

Sisters

Poor Livvy wasn't feeling well and Emma was thoughtful enough to give Livvy a blessing. hahaha Apparently Emma's been given and seen her daddy give his family blessings plenty of times.

Her blessing went like this:

"Wivvy, la la la la la thankful for day la la la la Amen."

At least her heart was in the right place.

What a great big sister Livvy has!

Livvy's Blessing

We just got back from visiting our family in California. We had a GREAT trip and hate coming home, but such is life. We got to bless Livvy up there with all of Tony's family around, it was very special!

Here's a few pictures from her big day. :)

Our Baby Girl

I know it's been a while since I posted anything, but I've been busy! :)

Introducing...

Olivia Chantel Reese

Born May 11, 2009

7 lbs., 11 oz.

20 inches

Perfect as can be.

She looks a lot like Alex did as a baby, dark hair and gorgeous olive skin. We're anxious to see if her eyes will turn blue or brown. She's a really good baby, besides the SHREEK of a scream that she's got! I'll catch her on video soon and post it, it's almost funny!

I've got a bunch more fun pictures to post, but they're stuck on another memory card that's having problems, so hopefully I can get them on here soon! :)



My three cuties!


Alex is a VERY proud big brother!