Hanging with Daddy at the "Compound"

Trying to lift Daddy's 150 pound dumbell
(I thought it looked cool in B&W)

Olivia hung out with Daddy and his training partners at the Power Performance Training compound this past weekend. The "compound" is nothing more than warehouse with thousands of pounds of weight and the basic equipment necessary for those who are on a quest to take their mental and physical strengths beyond what they ever imagined. It was great opportunity for Olivia to meet all of her uncles....these are the guys who will be hanging at my house on the day she wants to go on her first date. She really enjoyed it and was not intimadated with the loud music and the heavy weight being smashed around.....thats my girl.

A Trip to Visit Family in Ohio

Olivia doing her "shrug" and "cheeker" smile!

We went to Ohio last week to visit Laura's and my family. Laura's family live in the Painesville area and mine in Akron. Olivia spent alot of time with Laura's family playing outside and with her cousin Mitchell. She of course got crazy spoiled by her Nonna and Poppie.....which is awsome. She also visited my family for a couple days to hang with Nanna and Poppie. They had a party where other members of my family got an opportunity to meet Olivia. She had alot of fun playing with her cousins. We also celebrated Nonna's (Laura's mom) birthday a day early who just turned 32 years old ;) and Olivia got to spend quality time with her Uncles (Paul and John) and Aunts (Caroline and Meagan). It was a great trip and really nice to see everyone. Olivia had a blast which is all that matters in the end. Hope all of you enjoy the pictures.

I found a Buckeye Daddy!

Learning how to walk up steps.

Playing on the porch with Nonna and Poppie


Olivia and her cousin Mitchell helping Nonna blow out her B-day candles

Laura's family celebrating Nonna's B-day

Hanging with Aunt Caroline and Uncle Paul

Playing with Aunt Caroline and Uncle Paul

Watching cartoons with her cousin Mitchell

Smelling flowers with Nonna and Mama

Enjoying Nonna

Playing with Aunt Dee, Nanna, and cousin Lexi

Olivia and Aunt Dee

Olivia and cousin Brooke

Olivia and Poppie

Olivia and Uncle Jared

(Left to Right) Aunt Dee, Aunt Aimee, cousin Maddy, Aunt Jen, Mama, O, cousin Brooke and Great Aunt Mary

Cousin Brooke and Olivia walking up steps.

Olivia and cousin Brooke running.

Loving the slide.

First time on the "big girl" swing

Whoah Dada!!

Playing with her cousins.

(Left to Right) Cousins Adrianne, Brooke, Maddy and Daddy

Taking a walk with Daddy

Learning how to look at rocks like Daddy does for his job.

Looking for rocks....potential Geologist but will hopefully know better and become a Plastic Surgeon

Catching Up

Olivia, Pleasent Goats and the Big Bad Wolf
on the chubby chair.

Well Olivia is 18 months old now and doing very well. Everyday she seems to be learning a few new things. Just today she surprised me, we have these fake foods that Olivia really likes to play with and this morning she brought me basket of all the red vegetables (tomato and peppers) and fruits (strawberry and apple)...it has been really cool to watch her grow.

Olivia might be unhappy with this picture

but Mom and Dad are very proud.

Enjoying her 1st corn on the cob!

"O" busted dumpster diving

Making balls out of Play Doh and watching her YaYa's

Wanna play ball Dad?

The Girl Has No Fear

A Day in the Pool

Olivia with her friends at the "Mommy and Me" Swim Class

Been working quite a bit and have not had much time to update the website. But I had great weekend with the family just hanging out in our pool. Olivia has been doing great.....she has been running all over the place, climbing on everything, and even tells us when she needs to use the potty. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

You need to wear one Mommy!

Learning how to swim under water

Nothing Brings a Smile to Someones Face Than One A Baby Laughs

Olivia had a great time bouncing on the trampoline and trying to walk on it.

Easter Weekend

Easter weekend was a blast. Olivia was able to spend time with her God Parents (LaJan Gartner, Dwayne and Tracy Kouf and their family). It was her first Easter Egg Hunt and not to sure if she understood it but went along for the ride and really enjoyed herself. Olivia was introduced to the pool for the first time and had no problem getting in there and playing with Dwayne and Tracy’s kids. Also, at the end of the month, Olivia starts her “Mommy and Me” swim classes. It should be a good opportunity for her to be around other children and for her and Mom to have a great time together.

Off to the Easter Egg Hunt with Mom, Tracy and Grace (in the back)

My BFF (Dwayne) and my Wife

Easter egg hunting

I found one Daddy!

Mommy helping out.

Grace and Liv on the prowl for eggs

Check this egg out Mom

The family after the hunt.

Tracy and Liv

Pool time with Dadddy

I can get used to this Daddy!

Dwayne, Liv and Grace

Learning how to jump on the trampoline

Loving the trampoline!