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(...that silly taxi dog! Making faces at the custo-) Oh. Hello! I am reading a super book by my good friend Lynette. She is the one from New York City. Along with a taxi and taxi outfit--she gave me this silly book about a taxi dog! I'm enjoying it thoroughly. As for why I'm laying on a towel without pants--that is a long not-so-silly story. You'll have to ask mom about that...


But here I am playing with dad. I am really holding my head up. In fact, I'm getting really good at turning over, too! As soon as mom or dad lays me down for a diaper change or to sleep--"whip!"-- I'm on my stomach in no time! It really is impressive.

Weekend with the G-Parents

We had lots of fun with Grandma and Grandpa Smith. They left just this afternoon. We played cards, ate good food, rested, walked, and went through a large tub of clothes from Joel's sisters! Thanks to them, we are stocked for another year! :-) Here are some highlights of the weekend:
Grandpa Smith holding Ollie.
Playing with a toy (and really holding his head up!)
Walking the Sand Creek Trail (yes, this is in Kansas!)

Leaving Ollie at the Temple

Okay, well maybe not literally. But we did dedicate him today! That means that we decide as parents to raise him in a God-honoring way. Unlike Hannah--we will not leave him at Grace Community Church for them to raise. We like him too much! But here is a picture of us...notice the big screen???

Special Guests

We've had two special guests come this weekend! Yesterday, mommy and daddy's friend Dzino came over. He lives in New York City!! He was Daddy's room mate in college for a while. Dzino liked me a lot. I think he wants a little baby, too!


Then today Grandma and Grandpa Smith came over. I hadn't ever seen Grandpa, so it's so exciting to meet him. Except, he's already sleeping...but grandma is playing with me! We are going to have so much fun this weekend!!!

Our Whirlwind Week

Wow! This has been a busy week. Last Tuesday I drove with Oliver up to Salina to visit my BEST friend from highschool Chelsie. (in black) Our good Spanish friend Lynette came from New York City (the Huxtable's house!) to visit us, too. We ate at Carlos O'Kelly's and had a good ole' time. They enjoyed seeing Oliver. He got his first taxi cab shirt, book and toy!

Then, Wednesday Aunt Courtney came up to visit us. We went to Wichita and met my parents for lunch and went to Hobby Lobby where her car flooded....again. We also went to Super Target. Fun fun.

That night, we went to our friend's house for a party--and got rained out. It was quite a storm! Luckily, they had room for all 30 of us in their house!
Thursday we left for Branson with our friends Amanda and Dave and their little girl, Taylor. Taylor is almost 9 months old. We enjoyed Dixie Stampede, eating out, mini-golf and go-carts, Tablerock Lake, and much more. Here are some pictures from our trip. We found a nice quiet area to swim and jump from high rocks.

We got home last night around 4:30. I hosted a Bible study at 7pm. This morning, we awoke early to get ready for VBS--I'm helping one-on-one with some kids. That goes until the end of this week. Then, Saturday morning Joel's parents are coming down from Indiana! We are quite busy! But it's all fun stuff.

Weekend Getaway

We are leaving here this afternoon to travel to Lake Taneycomo (near Branson, MO) with a couple-friend of ours. We'll be right on the lake! We'll boat, tube, jet-ski (maybe) and eat lots of good food. We are looking forward to taking some time to relax. Oliver is coming, too. This is his first trip! It's amazing how much you have to pack--and we're keeping it to bare minimum!!! (He's even sleeping on the floor, instead of our pack-n-play!) Funny, I'd never been to Branson before last summer, and now 3 of our last 4 trips have been there!!!!! We'll talk again Monday.

Daddy's Boy

Joel comes home each day for lunch. We sit and enjoy sandwiches and chips, while watching Ollie entertain us in his swing. Lately, he's been trying so hard to get Joel's attention! It's hilarious. Today was no exception--and we caught in on video. I'll explain: first off, realize that we're still a little iffy on "baby-ese", so these translations may not be fully accurate. Here's what happens...Joel eats, watching his food or me. Ollie, realizing Dad's not watching him anymore, kicks and kicks FURIOUSLY. "Watch me, watch me!!!" Joel looks at him, and he starts talking to Joel. "Today I went on a walk, ate food, watched TV, had tummy time..." Although I spend most of my day with Ollie--during this lunch time, he is ALL JOEL's! Watch and see...(I did try to commentate a bit so you'd see exactly what was happening.)