Week 16

ok.... this week we celebrated X-mas with the Moore family (Kevin's family).... more pics and info to come....

Week 15 (Merry, Merry)

Hello Family and Friends... this is a little late but we wanted to post/update our blog for last week when Olivia turned 15 weeks.... so more this week for week 16 in a day or so.....

Well, as you can see our little bundle of love is growing and getting cuter (well, of course we are partial) by the second. Last week we ventured to Burrel to see the Rollin Family (Emma's family). Although Olivia is the 10th grandchild on the Rollin side, she was still quit a hit. Below are some pics for you to enjoy! All in all we had a blast celebrating Olivia's first Christmas. Although she really was too young to know/understand the entire meaning of Christmas, it was wonderful to start the tradition with her. Wishing you all a happy holidays!

Love, Kevin, Emma, Olivia and Astro :)

Olivia :)

Aunt Cathy and Olivia

Cousin Emily and Olivia

All 10 Rollin Family Cousins :)

Week 14

Hello dear family and friends!

A lot to report this week! Olivia survived her first set of shots (end of last week), went on her second road trip (Los Angeles.... yeah, she loved Santa Monica, especially X-mas shopping on 3rd street), attended two X-mas parties (she is a social butterfly), picked out an X-mas tree and went X-mas shopping with her mama (we are training her at an early age.... :)). Right now she pretty much still eats a lot and is active during the day and does cat naps here and there but does not like the sleep thing too much during the day, however, she has been sleeping more at night (THANK YOU OLIVIA!). To harness some of her energy Emma has put her yoga expertise to use and has started a mama/papa & baby yoga class at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center for moms (and dads interested) and their little one(s).... ok AND for us! We keep forgetting to take pictures but will try to remember to do so in the new year as it is so much fun to see all the yoginis together! AND, Olivia loves it! She smiles and is a model yogini already!

Well, I am sure there will be lots of X-mas pics in the coming week. We are headed to Burrel (Emma's family) next Tuesday evening! Wishing you all a magical holiday season filled with peace and happiness!

Blessings, Emma, Kevin, Olivia and Astro

Mama and Olivia in LA

Week 13

Hello Family and Friends!

This week Olivia celebrated her 3 month birthday! Wow, can you believe our little Olive is 3 months and 10 pounds (we just had her weigh-in at the doctors office this week!!?! As you can see in her pics this week she is filling out nicely, smiling, and developing a very social personality!

To help her with her social nature, this week she has already been to two holiday events and Saturday will have one more. So far, each event Olivia has found delight in the holiday atmosphere and the people (our friends)! So much fun.

On the not so fun side, Olivia had her first round of shots. Although at the doctor's office she did not even cry when she was administered the shot, we had a rough day later on. I usually pride myself in the natural route - but all I can say is thank GOD for children's tylenol! All in all, I am glad that is done! At least for another two months!

On the development front, Olivia puts EVERYTHING in her mouth - yay germs - and now rolling from side to side. We have discovered her to be a cheerful morning person and can't wait for her to wake up and smile at us!

So, as you can see, we are getting the hang of this parenting thing! We love Olivia and being parents. On the husband and wife front, we are looking forward to a weekend in LA this weekend for Kevin's work party. Yes,Olivia is coming to, but we are looking forward to getting away and spending time together. Until next blog!

Blessings, Emma, Kevin, Olivia and Astro :)

Week 12

Hello Family and Friends,

Ok, although a week late, we are posting pictures of Olivia at 12 weeks. Last week she had quite an eventful week! She experienced her first holiday party (hosted by Jenny and Tyler Rameson), experienced carolers and holiday cheer at the La Arcada Christmas event (and 1st Thursday) in downtown SB, attended church for the first time as well as our friend, Sarah Hock's baby shower. WHEW! So we are just going to post a pic of her at La Arcada (above) and a pic of daddy holding her this past week!

Enjoy!

Emma, Kevin, Olivia and Astro

We are thankful!

This past week we celebrated Thanksgiving. As I wrote in our last blog entry, we have much to be thankful for. Although the nightly news is grim these days as our economy and world affairs seem topsy turvy, it is easy to get lost and fail to find the good in things. Thus, I am just offering a quote today in honor of our family and friends and well ... life!

The most important things in life are your friends, family, health, good humor and a positive attitude towards life. If you have these then you have everything! - Author Unknown

Until next blog, many blessings,

Emma, Kevin, Olivia and Astro :)

PS Olivia turned 12 weeks on Monday! More pics to come....