Wildlife Museum - live Olivers in their natural habitat

When on the Weaver Family Vacation in St George, we went to a wildlife museum. They had lots of interesting (stuffed) animals to look at. Here are a few fun pics that my brother-in-law got of that excursion.


O hai mom, I'm riding a kitty!


And now I'm riding a bear [this isn't nearly as entertaining as you people think it is].


I think I like to ride daddy best.

Halloween Treats from Grandma J!

We got a package in the mail today from Grandma J! Oliver tried to grab it right away and shove it into his mouth. Thankfully I was able to wrestle it away from him and get it unwrapped so he could see what was inside.


Hmm...it looks like Grandma J sent me a card...


Let's see what it says!


Oh silly me! I cannot read!


Mommy, will you read it to me?


Thank you for the card Grandma J! I liked it!


Yipee! Grandma sent me an awesome shirt!


How did she know I was a night owl? Mama must have told on me!


Ooooh what's this?


Cookies for me! Thanks Grandma, you shouldn't have.


Hmm, how do I get into these?


They don't taste so great, mama and dada can have them.

Thanks for the cute package, Grandma J!!

October Candids

October has been so busy, I can't believe this is the first update. There's no real theme to this update, just some random candids from throughout the month:


Sitting in his bumbo on the floor, helping mom work.


Reading stories at nap time.




Having a little nap with Eugene, his monster.


At Zion's National Park on the Weaver Family Vacation (more pictures to follow, once people send them to me!)




Chillin' on the couch - he's getting really good at sitting!

His newest tricks include scooting himself around his crib on his tummy, blowing bubbles (which causes spit to fly all over mom), screeching at the top of his lungs (for fun, not when he's upset), sitting up, dangling himself upside down from his swing, and pushing up onto his hands and one knee (which results in him flipping over and getting frustrated). One thing's for sure...he's one dang active 5 month old!

Little Jumping Jack...er...Oliver

After the realization that Oliver likes to stand nearly all of the time (while using us for balance of course), we thought it might be high time to pull out the little jumping aparatus that had been handed down to us from Rian's brother's family. He LOVES it. It has become our nightly ritual for Oliver to have some "jumpy time" while mom and dad cook and eat dinner.

Ginger's Boyfriend

My gorgeous friend Ginger (who happens to have an uncanny resemblance to Heather Graham, don't you think?) absolutely adores Oliver, and he adores her back. She calls him "her little boyfriend" and is so sweet with him, I couldn't resist the opportunity to make him a little "Ginger's Boyfriend" onesie to wear to a party at her house. Here are a few shots of Oliver with his very hot girlfriend, Ginger. (Oliver, you'll appreciate this when you're older...)

Carrots Are Yummy!

At his 4 month appointment, the doctor said to go ahead and start Oliver on stage one solid foods. Our first attempt was carrots. We don't know how much of the mashed carrot mixture actually got in his tummy, but I think it's safe to say that carrots are not his favorite food...

Playing With Daddy

Oliver was so sweet the other morning, snuggling on the couch in his blankie and playing with daddy:





A little video of it, for good measure:

Oli At The Doc - 4 month Checkup

Oliver had his 4 month "well child" checkup on September 11th. Even though this is now several weeks later, I thought I'd record some details as it will be fun to look back on in the future.

Oliver was 18 lbs 4 oz at this checkup, which put him in the 91st percentile for weight. As far as height goes, he was between 28 and 29 inches, which put him off the charts! I can't believe how quickly he is growing. The doctor said that he is extremely alert and responsive for his age, and very social. He was all giggles and smiles for the doctor, trying to grab his hands and pull them into his mouth, and even getting his fingers entangled in the doctor's hair when he bent his head too close. He's also very strong and coordinated. I couldn't be more proud and happy.

Oliver Oliver Oliver...Candids!

Last night when I was at Target with my friend Tina, we found the cutest little thermal green jammies with dinosaurs all over them. They just SCREAMED Oliver to me.





Those jammies are size 12 months, and just about too little! I should have gone for the 18 month size, but how could I have known my little giant would already be trying to grown out of these?



In my pirate hat, yo! Throwin' up baby signs!


My mommy could beat up your mommy.


And one last candid, a quick shot to commemorate the Trout & Berry Days parade in Paradise, Utah.


Hanging out with Aunt Lee & mommy!

Alesa's Birthday

We had such a good time at Aunt Alesa's 22nd birthday party! Here are some quick Oliver-candids depicting all of the good fun:


Oliver and Aunt Jas


Oliver and Aunt Chele


Oliver and Aunt Lee


Oliver and Grandma J


Oliver and Grandpa Mikey (awwww so sweet!)

We miss Grandma J, Grandmpa Mikey, and Aunt Jas, but we're glad that Aunt Chele has now come down here to join us!