14 Months, Week 3

Greetings from the region! Olivia and I are up north for a few days while Josh and Grampy replace the flooring in our kitchen and family room.  First stop, the Dunes!  The last time we tried to go in the fall it was pretty chilly.  It was much nicer today.  Olivia liked the sand much better than when we took her to the beach in Florida!



One of the first things we tackled at Grandma and Grandpa's house was learning how to go down the stairs. At home, we usually just carry her down the stair (she figured out how to crawl up the stairs months ago). Since Olivia rarely sits still, I needed to teach her a safe way to tackle the stairs in and out of the family room at Grandma and Grandpa's. After a few lessons and modeling, she quickly got the hang of it!

As a frozen yogurt connoisseur, Olivia insisted that we try the local fare.  She was fairly impressed and give it a solid 8.0.

Of course it didn't stop her from chowing down on yummy eats at Grandma's house! Slowly but surely she is getting the hang of using a spoon.

On Sunday, Olivia got to hang with Grandpa while Grandma and I went to a bridal shower.  He took her shopping to Toys R Us and let her pick out whatever she wanted.  She chose a beach chair and shopping cart.  She has been having a ball running around the house pushing that cart!

The next day, Olivia got the chance to go swimming at the Kostidis' house.  She loved jumping in and didn't mind (too much) wearing the life vest I insisted upon.

Auntie Carrie also came over for dinner and a quick visit.  We always love seeing her!

Another Region favorite that can't be missed, Schoop's!  Olivia got to splurge and try a little bit of their famous "Mickey" burger and fries.  No Green River for her yet though!

As we were getting ready to pack up and head back to Fishers, Olivia got to sit on Grandpa's lap and hear one more story.  Who could resist that?

Once we got all loaded up in the car, Olivia settled in with some milk and her new DVD player from her shopping trip with Grandpa.  She has been loving Elmo's "Singing with the Stars."  I have to admit, it is pretty cute.













 
Here's a sneak peak of Olivia's 2013 Summer Wardrobe. We usually buy a majority of her clothes at the end of the season because you can get some great deals that way. Grandma Sue and I found some major bargains while we were out and about!