Tubby Time

Because, well, every kid needs a few embarrassing bathtub pictures taken from time to time.

Halloween 2008 - The Year of the...Lion?

Due to Oliver's obsession with lions, I decided it would be cute to make him a fat lion for Halloween. He had so much fun Trick or Treating at Grandpa Clark's house, as well as Trunk or Treating at our church. He kept roaring loudly so everyone knew he was there and SCARY!








With Great Grandpa Clark.


With Great Grandma Carolyn.

Future DJ

When I was in Boston in September 2008, my friend Nikki and I picked up this cute cute shirt for Oliver. I promised her pictures of him wearing it, but he wasn't being super cooperative. Oh well, I got a few:


I pick my nose at you in defiance!


Attention: Music is my girlfriend.


Shy guy.

Foster Kitties

In August/September of 2008, we were "foster parents" to a pair of bottle-feeding kittens named Jovi and Avery. Oliver loved them so much. He was so sweet and gentle with them, petting them so softly with one finger.

They were quick, and because of their dark color it was hard to get good pictures of them, but here are a few:


Avery checking out her toy.


Jovi batting around her green fuzzy ball.


Jovi and Avery snuggling.


Oliver stalking Avery. <3

Eating Like The Kitty

Oliver recently went through a phase where he liked to eat off a plate with his face, like the kitty. I was able to capture some pictures and video one morning during breakfast.

Robert

In the summer of 2008, Oliver went through a phase where his best friend was a blue plastic cup named "Robert" that he carried around. I was able to snap a few pictures of Oliver with Robert one day.

A Present from Aunt Stacey!

In the summer of 2008, Oliver got a belated birthday gift from his "Aunt" Stacey! {Stacey is my best friend from high school and we are so happy to still have her in our lives today.}


Opening the present - what could it be?


Oh yay! Some cars!


Hey, how do I get these things out of the box?


Trying to be patient while daddy helps me.


It seems like it takes an eternity to open a box! I can hardly wait!


I love my cars! Thanks Aunt Stacey!

Walking - Finally!

On June 6th, Oliver FINALLY started walking. I know 13 months is not "late" per say, but he's been pulling himself to stand and cruising around furniture since he was 9 - 10 months old. He's been on the verge of walking for so long, that I was surprised every day when he didn't just take off.

Walking still has to be coaxed, he still prefers crawling, here here's video evidence that he can do it! :D

At the Park

We took Oliver to the park not too long ago. It's one of his favorite things to do now. He especially loves the slide!

First Birthday Party!

I can't believe it, but my little guy is one. He turned one on April 30th, 2008. Here are a few pictures and a video of his party.


With his little friend Kirra.






He had "Cookies & Cream" cupcakes for his birthday.


He wouldn't touch it with his hands, he just went after it with his mouth.












It was so cute how concerned he was about staying clean.


I can't imagine who he could be related to.








On the new truck that Grandpa Clarky got him!!




A short clip of Oliver's party.