Playing with Granddad and Mimi

Ollie had so much fun playing with Granddad and Mimi, who gave him SO much love and attention during our visit. Granddad even stayed up with him when he had trouble sleeping one night. A push-up from Granddad is what finally did the trick!

Ollie followed Granddaddy around like a puppy dog. Here, they are reading a book that Mimi gave Ollie. I think Ollie requested it be read to him about a hundred times! Ollie and Granddad also played a lot of Mancala and foozball. Lucky Ollie.

Ollie got to visit Mimi at school...which was quite an adventure. The visit started out a little rocky because Ollie was bummed out. We brought Mimi some birthday flowers...but Ollie wanted to give her either blue flowers or sunflowers, and the store didn't have either. Needless to say, he was NOT pleased.

"Drawlering" (an Ollie word combining drawing and coloring) on Mimi's white board made everything better!

YUMMY! Making rice krispie treats with Granddaddy.

Ollie tastes the butter in the pan while Granddaddy stirs.

The lockers at Mimi's school were so cool! Ollie liked hiding and having Mimi find him. Mimi was so nice to play with Ollie! Ollie also really liked the tetherball on the playground, which he still talks about.

Saying goodbye after a WONDERFUL visit. Thank you, Granddad and Mimi! We love you.

Our little musician liked the instruments at Granddad and Mimi's house. We were particularly impressed with his ability to play the drum and the piano simultaneously! :)

A February Adventure and other pics

Ollie and Mama were able to take a few days to travel to Wisconsin in February. It was a great adventure! Ollie was a fantastic traveler and enjoyed visiting with his Wisconsin family. We wish Daddy could have come, too. Here are some pictures of Ollie spending time with his great grandpa Leif. Ollie still talks about Grandpa Leif's propane tank, his gas stove, and his swingset. He's also looking forward to tasting some of Great Grandpa's "black caps" this summer. Ollie has an amazing memory. It's fun to see what things make the biggest impression on him...and how he brings them up and wants to talk about them at such unexpected times. Ollie sure does love Great Grandpa Leif!

Ollie and Great Grandpa Leif enjoyed a fun game of velcro ball in the living room!

Uncle Jonathan picked us up from the airport in Chicago. Ollie had a blast "driving" his car and tasting Uncle Jonathan's "yummy" drink blend of Mountain Dew and Dr. Pepper. Needless to say, Ollie was a bit giddy after the caffeine and sugar-loaded treat!

Ollie has gotten pretty good at taking his own pictures. Here is one that he took by himself. Of course, maybe this has something to do with the fact that our camera is now quite broken! haha

A pic of Mama and cutie pie from last summer in our playgroup room.