More Summer Fun

Here's what Oliver has been up to as the summer winds down...

Driving a car at Collin's birthday party

Lots of fun at the bounce place

Hanging with all the other kids while Collin opened his birthday presents

Indy Air Show

Daddy and Oliver

A visit from PawPaw

Oliver LOVED PawPaw's Blackberry

Gearing up to watch the Olympics

Summer 2012

Here's a peek at what Oliver's been up to so far this summer...

Hanging out with Daddy and Hoosier at Butler

Playing with his water table on hot days

Splashing

Giggling

Looking handsome

Scooping water

Dumping water

Going for stroller rides at 100 Acres Park

Cooling off in his pool

Playing with his shovel

Being curious

Taking a rest

Collecting things in his pail

Being happy

Being mischievous

So far, so good.  Hope your summer is treating you just as well!

One Year Pictures

A few weeks ago, we had Oliver's one year pictures done by our wonderful photographer, Ashley Ernstberger.  Here are several of my favorites...

Best Mother's Day Ever

I had the absolute best Mother's Day ever!  My little monkey decided to give me the most wonderful and timely gift...walking!  Apparently, he woke up this morning and decided today was the day to make it official.  He's been cruising for months and slowly increasing the number of steps he takes. This morning, though, he got courageous and went for it.  He has been walking all over the place today!  The best part about it is that he is just so happy to be so mobile.  Today was the best day we've had in a long time...no tantrums, no crying, nothing!  I've felt so challenged lately, as he's entered this difficult stage, but I feel so blessed today and thankful that God finally listened to my prayers (even if it's only for one day!).  Happy Mother's Day to me!!

He couldn't get enough of walking back and forth between us.

We had a very special day planned today.  We had a delicious breakfast at Good Morning Mama's then headed downtown.  We walked along the canal and went to an Indians game.  It was such a beautiful day!  I couldn't have asked for more!

Oliver very intently watching the ducks.

Still watching the duck...

My monkey and me

I love this city!

Eating good old American baseball food!

My two favorite guys...

We basically paid to get into the stadium so he could walk around and around and around... :)

Still going strong...

He finally decided we could take a break!

Not for long, though! He's on his way back to the pavement!

Chillin' with Daddy...

Back at it...

Look at me!  I'm walking!

I love this dude...

and am so proud to be his Mama!

 Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas out there!  Hope you all had a day just as special as mine!