Monday, March 23, 2009

Olivia's half year mark?! Is it possible?

It feels like its impossible yet here we are at Liv's 6 month mark (tomorrow that is, I just couldn't wait to post these pictures I took over the weekend)

It's been said that time goes faster with each child, I second that. I feel like the first 4 months with Olivia are a blur. With all of her health concerns, hospital stays, doctor and specialist appointments. In a way it feels like we didn't get to just relax and enjoy her until all of that was over for good.

She is an absolute joy to all who come in contact with her. Always happy to offer a big smile, just seconds before she turns away coyly. She still loves to be held and could do so all day long yet she is really loving her exersaucer and jumperoo, thankfully.

Olivia is a toy baby, like Ella was. She could play with and manipulate toys all day long. She has an intense concentration, like Luke did. She has started to sit up recently but still has a little while to go before she's mastered the skill. She loves eating, which is a good thing. Though she's still only in the 5% for her weight she is still quite an eater and especially loves her Gerber Puff's.

Olivia is our calmest and happiest baby thus far. She is the definition of happy and sweet.

We are so grateful to have this little angel in our family and can not wait to see what these next 6 months bring.

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18 comments:

Nathan said...

Great pics and update Jill! Thanks. Karston is almost 7 months now and is getting stronger sitting up but will still tip over sideways if he loses concentration. I'm trying to teach him to crawl and he'll hold the crawl position for a bit before collapsing and laying his head down.

Olivia looks big enough to me - Karston is in the 9% for his weight but 51% for his length so it makes him look extra skinny. But the doctor isn't too worried I guess.

shari berry bo-berry said...

#4!!!!!!!!!!!! you have to blow that one up and hang it on your wall! adorable!

Jessica said...

Precious precious. She is so adorable. I can't believe she's 6 months! Time flies. Kate has the polka dot dress Ella is wearing in the soccer pics too! :) Love it. We miss you guys!

Becca said...

look at those eye!!! you could get lost in them!!!what a doll and talk about time flying!!! Does it really go that fast!!! I'm sad already! Those pictures are amazing!

The Ball Family said...

jill... I love that one where Olivia is looking up. Priceless! ok, I almost had a heart attack when i saw the first picture of your previous post. Then a read it and realized phew it is your friend, not you that is prego.

Ashley said...

These are beautiful!!
I love the one of Olivia looking up! Gorgeous!

Deb said...

I second that time flys when you start having kids. I love the pics. , especally the one of her looking up at the camera.

Tasha said...

She is so darling. I love seeing a bow in her hair again too :) She really does look like one happy baby. I can't believe she is already 6 months either. I am glad she is an easy baby for you.

Jamie C. said...

Her skin is like porcelian! She's adorable Jill! I'm so glad you guys are enjoying Colorado. In our dreams we would love to end up there too!

The Nedrys said...

She is so beautiful! Your pictures turned out great!

Carrie said...

She is a DOLL!!! That is all I can say. You are really doing a great job with your photography. LOVE IT!!!

Jen said...

The pictures are so amazing! What great talent you have and a beautiful little subject! I agree 100% on the time passing by. I can't believe my little Sarah is 19 months already. We have to enjoy every moment!

Ashley said...

Those turned out so great! I love all of them. Olivia is adorable.

Kim Harvey said...

Seriously, she is the cutest baby I have ever seen. And I know I am biased, but I swear I am not being that way. She is legit. Legitimately the cutest baby ever. Those cheeks, those eyes. To die for.

Megan said...

She is BEAUTIFUL! Your pictures are gorgeous.

Unknown said...

Beautfiul

She always looks like a little doll! Literally, like a babydoll. You make beautiful Children Jill and Dave :)

Rebecca said...

i'm clueless. what medical problems did Olivia have? is it all okay now? also...those are the cutest teeny arms on Liv. My chunky monkey girls never had those. :) So so cute!

Bryn said...

Adorable!! She is the sweetest, most precious, yummiest baby!! 6 months? Seriously, where does the time go?!

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