Growing Girl

Olivia is turning into SUCH a big girl! She is talking more (possibly thanks to us taking away the binky except for nap time and night time...oh, and church...). Some of her favorite words are "Daddy", "no, no, no", "oh, cool" (sounds like "oh, ghoul"), "yummy nummy", "doggie", and "hi" (used for "hi" and "bye").

She loves to wear her shoes, eat with a spoon by herself (though this is still messy), and "help" around the house. She throws her own diapers away, picks up toys (with encouragement) and helps set the table, among other things.

Jon has been so busy this semester with work + school that there are usually a couple days a week when he leaves before she's up and gets home after she is in bed. This is turning her into quite the daddy's girl. When he's home, she wants HIM! It's so sweet!

Today is a perfect, crisp, fall day, and we decided to go for a walk and gather some leaves. Olivia had a GREAT time! I didn't get any pictures of the fall colors (gorgeous!) but here are some of my girl (also gorgeous...in my humble opinion). :)