Category: Olivia

Ollie is getting the hang of making some of the letters in her name and is thrilled!After much anticipation, Olivia began her first experience with Playgroup this past Wednesday. A few mom’s in my neighborhood banned together to give our kiddies a little day of fun. We met at our house first so we got to talk about the letter “A” and apples. We had fun and the two hours we were together flew by quickly! The crowd favorite was making apple heads (as pictured). It is fun to see Olivia growing and learning. This playgroup will be a fun first step to many more days of learning fun. The girls are going to rotate through each other’s houses every Wednesday for this learning adventure!

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Anne said…

It looks like a fun group! Fun day to look forward to for her too, since her big bro and sisters go off to school. Very cute apple heads too!
Friday, September 05, 2008 6:25:10 AM

Steph said…

How fun! I love Olivia’s apple best. Are those home grown? Have a good year in pre-school.
Saturday, September 06, 2008 8:41:09 PM

Pretty little lady with her chosen pink heart birthday cake with sprinkles.Here she is – the newly turned 3 year old, miss Olivia Michele Parker. She had a great and fun day and enjoyed her moments in the spotlight. Mason, Lex, and Lily were sure to remind her of what a special day it was because of her. We sure love her.

Our family went on a bike ride up Summer’s Hill (8.5 miles round trip). Ollie liked riding in the bike trailer with JT and Lex. Mason’s bike tire went flat after the first 1/2 mile and Alexis was happy to lend hers to Mason. Stephen pushed us forward through the weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth. I was happy to catch up with Mason and join him at the top. Once we were all there we stopped for a family photo in the field of wheat…the clouds were such a beautiful contrast with the wheat.

Olivia also got to go get a happy meal from McDonalds for lunch with her dad and Mason. She was hoping for a cute Polly Pocket, but when they got there they found that they only had Star Wars toys.

Later, we invited friends and family over to help us celebrate with a hot dog roast and cotton candy. Olivia loved all of the cards and gifts she received – thank you for thinking of and loving her!

Three years can go by so quickly. It is fun to think back on all of the joyful and fun times that Olivia has brought to our family. She is one special lady!

This is Olivia’s cute little friend, Ellie.	Stephen had her sit in the tractor bucket to blow out her candles.	Having her cake and eating it too.
This here my friends, is a crazy, pregnant, canning queen! She amazes me.	Let the cotton candy begin.	Tanner Puzey grew a quick beard for the party…then he got stung 4 times by some wasps. ouch.
Ashlyn (Tanner’s sister) also got a sting. Yikes.	Little Brooke got one too – right by her eye. Double yeowee. Olivia was so excited to have her friends, Brookey and Ellie, come to her party.	Love this picture of Kate.
Love in my tummy…	Sticky/Dirty Fingers!
	Birthday Morning Pleasures
	We can have fun and do hard things.	Olivia learned how to make her fingers say “3” and has been practicing for this big day!
Island Parker	Free tractor rides were given.	Paul ate a grasshopper.

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Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

Happy Happy Birthday sweet Olivia, You are a ray of sunshine. We sure do love you.
Sunday, August 31, 2008 12:00:50 AM

Aunt Susan said…

Looks like a great 3rd birthday party! Happy birhtday, little princess! Stephen and Jodi, you are an amazing team yourselves. You children are so blessed to have you as parents!
Sunday, August 31, 2008 9:19:24 AM

Grandpa and Grandma Baldwin said…

It sounds like Olivia had a good 3 year old birthday. Lots of fun things going on. What a sweet little 3 year old! Grandpa and Grandma Baldwin sure do love you, Olivia!!! Hugs and Kisses!!!
Sunday, August 31, 2008 11:09:15 PM

Jana said…

What a gal, thanks for inviting us to your birthday bash, we had a blast!
Monday, September 01, 2008 12:49:37 PM

Anne said…

Happy birthday Olivia! Wish we could have been there to help you celebrate! You are so cute and fun. Hugs!
Monday, September 01, 2008 10:24:11 PM

Olivia created her own game while we were watching the soccer games. She makes wherever we are fun.

Without trying to we have created a tongue twister! Try saying Lexi, Lily, Livvy fast, or Lex, Lil, Liv. It isn’t working out well for me especially! I had a crazy notion to start calling Olivia by a different nickname to lessen the twist on my tongue. The poor girl answers to Lex and Lil – it’s amazing she knows what her name is.

SO – I need ideas. If Olivia were in your family what would you call her? Ollie or O? I need ideas?!

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Lex said…

Let’s call her Ollie O.
Saturday, July 05, 2008 1:20:14 PM

Dad and Mom Parker said…

Let’s call her “Ola”, just kidding. That’s how to say hi in Portuguese, or Spanish. We did the same thing with Stephen, Stacie, and Stephanie. But we still call Paul, John some times. It’s difficult.
Saturday, July 05, 2008 4:08:47 PM

Aunt Susan said…

How about Opa. O-pah for O. Parker. Good luck. As long as she feels your love, I’ll bet she’ll adapt to any loving moniker.
Sunday, July 06, 2008 9:31:13 AM

Stacie said…

I like olive! Like on Popeye! Olli is cute! I call Quinn, Paul all the time and Paul, Quinn! But I understand your dilema in the home! Grandma Parker just called me “twin” it worked for both of us! Good ludk with that!
Sunday, July 06, 2008 11:26:48 PM

Jana said…

I love the name ollie that is fun and olive is cute too! She is adorable so you could call her anything and it wouldn’t matter!!
Monday, July 07, 2008 10:39:46 AM

So my last entry about Olivia wasn’t the most optimistic, but it had been a long few months. I am happy to report that Olivia is making a great comeback. We only had to spend one day of calmly taking her to “Uh-Oh” time and explaining that it is inappropriate to scream for things. While going through this she would scream and then get in control and almost in a whisper explain in her words what she needed. This pattern only had to happen about five times before she realized it was much easier to use words to get what she needs. She has been waking up with a smile and is eager to help. She even asked Mason if she could help him unload the dishwasher, Mason thought he had struck gold!

We have had a few set backs but the future looks promising!

Last night Olivia tried to feed the turtle (who was just released back into the wild today) a little too much food by dumping half of the package in the water. Everyone had gone on a bike ride and I was really worried about the little fella. You know me, scared of any moving creature. I started explaining to Olivia that she would have to get the turtle out so he wouldn’t get sick. She tried to get him out, but was too short to bend down into the container. I was trying to visualize myself picking the turtle up and muster up the courage, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. I looked around and found something I could use to get prop him on…I put it in the water and was successful in getting him out. Olivia’s job was to watch the turtle, Fred, so he wouldn’t get away while I dumped out the water. Without explaining further, it was quite a production.

I am grateful for Olivia and that she is brave around animals. She rescued me from having to touch a cat last year too! Phew!!!! One of these days I will overcome my phobia! Until then, I’m staying close to Livvy.

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Stacie said…

Do they get any cuter? I love the turtle story! I am glad to hear it is back in the pond. Way to go Liv!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:47:09 PM

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

“How will they know unless we tell them?” Nobody can really teach like Mom and dad. Olivia looks cute as button.
Thursday, June 26, 2008 1:11:45 AM

Anne said…

She is so much fun! If we only have fun all the time we wouldn’t enjoy it as much, so I guess some of the really fun ones are really hard to, right!?! The turtle story is great!
Friday, June 27, 2008 6:24:41 AM

Amy Baldwin said…

Okay, the small animal phobia cracks me up. I never knew that! Have you ever touched Mia, or does she send you running and screaming?
Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:24:15 PM

Olivia has had some “trying two” moments for let’s say about two months! She is such a cutie, but has been trained to scream for what she wants. Hope she is prepared for the winds of change that are coming. It’s time to nip this in the bud! She has had trouble pronounciating a lot of her words and I know this contributes to her craziness. It is frustrating to not be understood, we will keep trying on that end of it.

On the other hand, she can be so sweet. One morning I saw her this week laying next to JT and stroking his head and tummy so gently and humming in his ear. This morning she woke up with a big smile and said, “My daddy is here”. It didn’t last long when I had to break the news that dad won’t be here until tomorrow. She loved seeing the monkey’s at the zoo and just started laughing when she saw the monkey swinging on the poles and loved showing me the baby ducks.

Wish us luck in the months ahead…

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michelle said…

Sounds familiar-with good parents like you-she’ll turn out great!
Sunday, June 15, 2008 8:36:15 PM

Grandpa and Grandma Parker said…

Its good to nip things before they get into full bloom. That’s part of the job discription, not just the fun things but the hard one too. Good luck. “How will they know unless we tell so”
Monday, June 16, 2008 12:28:02 AM

Amy Baldwin said…

Livvy is so cute though! She is just nearing that age three stage. Definitely my favorite year! Not!
Friday, June 20, 2008 4:27:10 PM

I couldn’t help but snap a shot of this precious moment. Lily was in trouble for making a bad choice, but Olivia wanted to make sure she was Ok. I could Hear Olivia saying, “What da matter Lily?” Priceless moment.

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Anne said…

That is what sisters are for!!! How sweet!
Sunday, June 01, 2008 9:09:47 PM

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

Sisters, pretty sacred stuff.
Monday, June 02, 2008 1:02:26 AM

Jana said…

She is priceless..I love all my sisters (including in-laws!)
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Grandpa Parker said…

Thanks for the nice blog Olivia. I need to find an “Oliviana” dictionary, but I know is says nice things.
Monday, May 12, 2008 12:48:26 AM

Aunt Jana said…

It’s good to see that you are inquisitive like your dad and mom! Can’t wait to read some more of your blogs maybe have your mom write what you are saying so we can understand!
Monday, May 12, 2008 1:29:50 PM

Friday night Olivia was out on the swing set. Lily gave her an underdog that went bad. She hit her head on one of the posts. While there wasn’t a speck of blood – my eyes could only detect a small scratch – she insisted that a band aid would make it all better. She went to our band aide location and here is what she came out looking like a few minutes later.

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Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

Olivia, you look like you had a tough time on the swing today. The band-aides look good on you. Be careful, we love you.
Monday, April 21, 2008 12:48:55 AM

Aunt Anne said…

The band-aids have a magic power. Hope you are all better olivia!
Monday, April 21, 2008 1:00:39 PM

Steph said…

Taylor had to wear a band-aid on her face to school today. I think they are stylish. Be careful out on the swings with those crazy siblings.
Monday, April 21, 2008 1:57:59 PM

Riley said…

Does it feel better now?
Monday, April 21, 2008 6:04:13 PM

Uncle John said…

I am a huge fan of the band aid. I carry them in my wallet just in case. Glad it wasn’t Stephen in the swing he would have been super glued together and busted up. You are a tough girl Oliva.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:12:54 PM

tio pablo said…

o mi ninita eres tan chistosa! me haces sonreir!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:08:24 PM

Grandpa and Grandma Baldwin said…

So sorry to hear about your accident, Olivia. Grandpa and Grandma Baldwin hope those band-aids helped you feel better. Be more careful next time, okay? We are sad when you get hurt. We love you!
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:32:26 PM

Olivia is so funny. For the past few weeks, during the day and on into the night, she has been playing with my violin sculptures (there is a big and little one). She treats them as if he is her baby, claiming he has a poopy bum and even trying to feed him “like mom does”. She gets dish towels out of the kitchen for his blanket. He has even said the prayer with us and she also tried to take him to bed. I told her he is pretty hard and it might hurt if she rolls over on him. He has become quite the friend to her as he listens to her secrets. When I asked what his name was she said, “the violin teacher”.

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Uncle John said…

It is good to see she is loving everyone. Even Statues need friends.
Sunday, April 06, 2008 8:45:41 PM

Anne said…

What a cutie! We all need our vises!
Sunday, April 06, 2008 8:50:46 PM

Mom and Dad Parker said…

She sure is a cute little violin teacher. I’ll bet she’s playing her own little role as mom, just like she has seen her own “violin” teacher teach her.
Monday, April 07, 2008 2:26:01 AM

Steph said…

She has the talent of seeing things as they could be, what a great little example. Maybe you could make them a bubble wrap blanket so she could safely sleep with them. What a cute little gal.
Monday, April 07, 2008 10:09:44 AM

jana said…

She is so dang cute! I love that little gal!
Monday, April 07, 2008 9:31:01 PM