Just Pics

Olivia is still not feeling 100%. That doesn’t stop her from being cute, though.  We probably should have rested a bit more over the weekend because we have a full week ahead of us.  Hopefully, she’ll be fully recovered soon!

More Cole/Tobey Pictures

We’re having technical difficulties with the poll, so just leave your name suggestions/choices in the comments section.  Isn’t he cute?  I’m torn between the two names.  It’s okay, we have a few weeks to decide.  I’m really praying about this decision.  If you remember, I prayed about whether to invite Autumn into our home.  The next day, I got an email from Bath and Body Works and the subject line read:  Perfect Autumn, Perfect for Everyone.  We’ve had Autumn almost a year and every part of that has been  true.  She is PERFECT!  She has even turned my husband into a “cat person.”  I don’t think I’m lucky enough to get another email from Bath and Body Works or another cat that’s perfect, but. . . .

Birthday Party and a Big Surprise!

Today, we celebrated my nephew Aidan’s birthday with a Pokemon party.

 

 

She was so excited to be drinking Pepsi. 

And. . .we also wanted to introduce you to the soon-to-be newest member of our family:

Ryan’s aunt works at a vet’s office and a litter of kittens were brought in.  There were six kittens and this little guy is the only survivor.  We had been thinking for awhile about getting another cat for Autumn as she might like the companionship.  This little guy’s eyes just opened and he is still being bottle fed and requiring around the clock care.  Ryan’s aunt is coming back into town at the end of the month and he will most likely come live with us then.  We haven’t decided upon a name and thought you could help us decide. 

Our choices are:

Cole (or Coal, Kohl, Koal)

October and we’d call him Tobey.  We thought this name went well with Autumn.  He would be October Cole because Autumn is Autumn Grace. 

Be sure to vote in the poll!!!  Do you have another name suggestion?  Leave it in the comments.

We are all excited about our new addition!  Yes, even Ryan. :)   Autumn has been such an amazing cat. . .this little guy has a lot to live up to.  Hopefully, the two of them will become best friends. 

I wonder if he’ll like to sleep in the hamper like Autumn does.

Friday, September 3, 2010 - Update

Olivia missed out on the dentist today (and on preschool pictures.)  She was up sick all night long. . .runny nose, congestion, temperature, etc.  I don’t know if it was from her flu vaccine or not. . .kind of coincidental timing.  Poor thing is pretty miserable.  We did get her dentist appointment rescheduled for next Friday.  We hope you all have a great Labor Day weekend!

Happy 5th Birthday, Aidan!

 

My incredibly adorable and witty nephew is turning 5 tomorrow!  We hope you have a GREAT birthday!   

3 Year Checkup

Olivia had her 3 year checkup today.  She cried the entire time.  By now I’ve realized that anytime Olivia goes to a doctor’s office or anything resembling a doctor’s office. . .she’s going to cry.  She is fine in waiting rooms, but the second they call us back she starts crying.  Boy, does it take a lot out of me (and her too, I’m sure.) Tomorrow, we have her first dentist appointment.  I finally got her into a highly recommended pediatric dentist in town.  They had not been accepting any new patients and told me to call back the first of September.  So, I called today and was thrilled to be able to get Olivia in.  They could see her tomorrow or in December. . .so, I chose tomorrow.  Lucky Olivia. . .back to back visits to doctor and dentist. . .being 3 years old is tough.  : ) Please please pray that she does okay at the dentist.  I just want at least one place that can be positive for Olivia.  I try so hard to make everything a positive experience for Olivia and almost every time I fail miserably.  She is just so apprehensive about anyone messing with her in any way.  After a rough day. . .Olivia was thrilled to watch her new Dora movies that Aunt Kimmy got her.  She LOVED them!

Anyway, despite my best efforts of putting her in jeans to “bulk” her up. . .her weight is still < 1%  She is still pretty tall considering her weight.  But, the doctor isn’t concerned about her weight gain because she is staying on her own curve, so I’m not going to be concerned anymore.  (Easier said than done, I suppose.)  She definitely has come a long way from 1 lb 1.5 oz and 11.5 inches long.  Here are her 3 year stats:

24 lbs 6 oz        < 1%

34.8 inches         7.3%

Head 47 cm        15%

The Story Of Us

I meant to post this for our anniversary back in June, but I didn’t quite get it done in time.  This time of year is rough on us, so it’s fitting to post it now too.  After everything we’ve had to go through. . .love remains.  Thank you, Ryan, for loving me through it all.