Train Fun in Jamestown

Liv loves museums. Liv loves trains. Combine the two? Awesome. (Especially awesome if they have a gift shop full of Thomas Toys and Johnny Cash music!)

Snow Fun in Pinecrest

We went up to Pinecrest for the weekend with Jeff, Katie Nora and Annekke. We dug tunnels, went sledding, ate icicles, and drank hot chocolate.

Tender Kisses for Mama and Baby

Opera: We Lost Our Favorite Toys in the Grass

Olivia began singing an opera-like soundtrack for her playtime. A few days later when I played it back, Olivia heard a bit of it from the other room and she said "Oh, that's a beautiful song." Hear it here: We Lost Our Favorite Toys in the Grass

Hiding Spot

Livvy found a hiding spot at Grandpa Herb and Grandma Jean's house.

To-do List

When Jenny and Liv left for the Midwest. Jenny left me a list of things to take care of around the house -- paint this, call that person, etc. Daily, I'd get calls from Olivia and Jenny just generally checking in, but Livvy really wanted me to remember to fix the squeaky wheel on her bike. Here's one of her check-ins: Hear it here: To-do List

Playing in the Snow with the Other Grandpa

Grandpa Bill (the Other Grandpa) spent an afternoon with Liv outside building a snowman and throwing snowballs in the chilly Midwest.

Pianist with Glasses and Lollipop

Pacified

Olivia, crashed out in the car seat while visiting in Wisconsin. If you look closely, Livvy is using pacified that is attached to a silly stuffed bear. Liv never used a pacifier -- ever - so this is doubly funny to us.