Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Olivia in the toybox
Last night Pat and I were sitting on the couch while Olivia was playing on the floor with all her toys. Well it got real quite, and we couldn't see or hear her. We looked in her toy corner, and there she was-sitting in the toy box playing with her toys! She somehow climbed onto her bumbo (we think) and then climbed into her toy box. It was the cutest thing! By the time I got my camera out, she was standing in it ready to get out.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Grandma Froehlich and Michaela visit
Pat's mom, Kathee and sister, Michaela came to Albuquerque the end of July for a visit and then brought Chloe back with them. Chloe drove home with us from Iowa for a couple weeks and we all had such a great time with her. Our daycare provider was on vacation the last 2 weeks of July so it worked out great that I got to stay home and hang out with the girls.
During the visit, we went to the botanical gardens and the aquarium. That night we took in a baseball game-the Alb Isotopes vs the Iowa Cubs. It was fun being able to cheer for both teams-of course Iowa smeared them. But it was a fun time had by all!
We were sad to see them go. As always, the time goes by too fast. Thanks for the great company!
During the visit, we went to the botanical gardens and the aquarium. That night we took in a baseball game-the Alb Isotopes vs the Iowa Cubs. It was fun being able to cheer for both teams-of course Iowa smeared them. But it was a fun time had by all!
We were sad to see them go. As always, the time goes by too fast. Thanks for the great company!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Olivia and Chauncey
Olivia playing with Chauncey, my cousin Brian and his wife Becky's son at the lake a couple weeks ago. He is just a couple weeks older than Olivia. I had tried to get some pix of the two of them, and one was always looking the other way. Becky just posted this one on her blog (thanks-hope you don't mind I copied it!) Happy 1st Birthday Chauncey!At the zoo with Chloe and then for a dip in the pool to cool off
Last Saturday Pat and I took Olivia and Chloe to the zoo, aquarium, and Japanese gardens. It was a hot day (101 degrees I think it got to), so we didn't quite get it all covered, but had a great time.
Chloe with the pink flamingos.
Olivia looking out the window of the train. We took this from the zoo to the aquarium and back.
Olivia LOVES to ride on top of the stroller instead of in it! She does so good sitting there too.
Chloe and Katie swimming at Katie's backyard pool. We've been having a blast in it!!
Pat holding Olivia while she's trying to climb the ladder.
She made it!
Chloe with the pink flamingos.
Olivia looking out the window of the train. We took this from the zoo to the aquarium and back.
Olivia LOVES to ride on top of the stroller instead of in it! She does so good sitting there too.
Chloe and Katie swimming at Katie's backyard pool. We've been having a blast in it!!
Pat holding Olivia while she's trying to climb the ladder.
She made it!Sunday, July 19, 2009
Lots of catch up!
Pat, Olivia, and I took a 2 week vacation the beginning of July and spent alot of time with both sides of the family. We had such a great time and loved seeing everybody. We first drove to Lake Thompson where my family traditionally spends the July 4th holiday, and camped there for 4 nights. It was so much fun seeing Olivia experience her first camping trip. We watched the fireworks, swam at the beach with all her cousins, got rained on for a day (typical), and Olivia got her first boat ride from Grandpa Driscoll. Pat got in some fishing with my dad, but unfortunately no "big" stories to be told! Olivia also got to celebrate her 1st birthday (a month early but wanted her to celebrate it with family). It was so great to get everybody together!
On Monday afternoon (the 6th) we drove over to Iowa to visit Pat's family and to celebrate Algona's Founder's Day. All of Pat's siblings and families were able to attend (except Meagan-we missed seeing you!) We had such a fun-filled week. Kathee and Lee were on an Alaskan cruise so didn't get in until Friday early morning, so missed them a lot of the week, but glad they had a great time! Olivia got to play with all her cousins, and got her first ride in Grandpa Lee's jeep, and we had an overall awesome time with all the events going on! Our niece Chloe rode home with us and will stay a couple weeks. Pat's mom and sister Michaela are coming on Thursday July 23rd and leaving the 30th with her. It sure was nice having some company for Olivia on the way home.
I took over 500 pix of the vacation (I love my new camera!), so tried narrowing them down the best I could!
Pat, Olivia, and I with Pat's Grandma Evelyn. It was great seeing her and introducing Olivia to her Great-Great Grandma!
Olivia and Chloe having so much fun together on the swingset.
Me with Chloe and Lily.
A few of Olivia's cousins enjoying an icee-Kate, Lily, Gwen, Chloe, and Jason.
Pat with our nephew Jackson and Olivia.
The kids decided what better fun than getting all lathered up with some play soap! They had a blast spraying each other and dancing around.
The only 3 male grandchildren-Jackson, Jason, and Kaden. Lots of girls around to have to defend themselves!
Grandpa Froehlich giving some of the grandkids a jeep ride-along with Olivia's first. She absolutely loved it! You can see her head poking over the top. I guess she wouldn't sit down for the whole thing. (good thing it's a slow jeep ride)
Olivia with cousins Kate and Gwen.
Pat and I enjoying a great day with the family.
Our sister-in-law Denise and Olivia swimming with some of the cousins. This is at Michaela and Andy's house. It is always an adventure there with so much to do!
Ruby (Pat's cousin Melanie's girl) with our nieces Elizabeth and Grace. Ruby just got the toy car.
Olivia celebrated her birthday with her cousin Gwen (her 2nd of her 3rd B-day party!). Here Olivia had already dug into the side of the cake. She loved it!
Olivia opening her presents.
Grandma and Grandpa Froehlich with all the grandchildren. 
Bill, Joe, and Molly after the triathlon they competed in. Molly took 1st place for women, including 1st in her age group, and Bill (ran), Joe (swam), and their friend Toni (biked) took first in the relay division. Congratulations everybody for your hard work!!
Grandma and Grandpa Froehlich with Olivia at the triathlon.
The following pictures are from Lake Thompson with the Driscoll side. Here Olivia is kicking back in her stroller just taking it all in!
Olivia is 11 months old here (July 4th). She really hasn't gone through any major changes in the last month. She is alot more active and keeping us busier than ever!
Pat, Olivia, and I on the beach on the 4th.
Bella lighting fireworks on the beach. It was a great time and Olivia didn't even mind the noise.
Olivia with her cousins Anna and Izabella.
Grandma Driscoll and Olivia having a blast in the lake with Olivia's new floatie she got from Grandma. Olivia just LOVES the water!!
Olivia's first beach experience. I thought she'd be trying to eat the sand more than she did (she tries everything at least once), but she didn't do too bad.
Olivia getting a 4-wheel ride from Pat.
Grandpa Driscoll with Olivia on her 1st boat ride. She didn't last too long before she was out. She didn't mind the ride, but the life jacket was another story!
The Driscoll family all together at once. It took some organizing, but we pulled it off!! The grandkids are all dressed in cute little July 4th outfits given by Grandma and Grandpa-thank you!
Pat, Olivia, and I at the lake.
Olivia celebrating her 1st birthday. It was great to have all the family with her on her 1st!
Opening presents!
Kristi with our newest nephew Ryan. He is such a cute baby!
On Monday afternoon (the 6th) we drove over to Iowa to visit Pat's family and to celebrate Algona's Founder's Day. All of Pat's siblings and families were able to attend (except Meagan-we missed seeing you!) We had such a fun-filled week. Kathee and Lee were on an Alaskan cruise so didn't get in until Friday early morning, so missed them a lot of the week, but glad they had a great time! Olivia got to play with all her cousins, and got her first ride in Grandpa Lee's jeep, and we had an overall awesome time with all the events going on! Our niece Chloe rode home with us and will stay a couple weeks. Pat's mom and sister Michaela are coming on Thursday July 23rd and leaving the 30th with her. It sure was nice having some company for Olivia on the way home.
I took over 500 pix of the vacation (I love my new camera!), so tried narrowing them down the best I could!
Pat, Olivia, and I with Pat's Grandma Evelyn. It was great seeing her and introducing Olivia to her Great-Great Grandma!
Olivia and Chloe having so much fun together on the swingset.
Me with Chloe and Lily.
A few of Olivia's cousins enjoying an icee-Kate, Lily, Gwen, Chloe, and Jason.
Pat with our nephew Jackson and Olivia.
The kids decided what better fun than getting all lathered up with some play soap! They had a blast spraying each other and dancing around.
The only 3 male grandchildren-Jackson, Jason, and Kaden. Lots of girls around to have to defend themselves!
Grandpa Froehlich giving some of the grandkids a jeep ride-along with Olivia's first. She absolutely loved it! You can see her head poking over the top. I guess she wouldn't sit down for the whole thing. (good thing it's a slow jeep ride)
Olivia with cousins Kate and Gwen.
Pat and I enjoying a great day with the family.
Our sister-in-law Denise and Olivia swimming with some of the cousins. This is at Michaela and Andy's house. It is always an adventure there with so much to do!
Ruby (Pat's cousin Melanie's girl) with our nieces Elizabeth and Grace. Ruby just got the toy car.
Olivia celebrated her birthday with her cousin Gwen (her 2nd of her 3rd B-day party!). Here Olivia had already dug into the side of the cake. She loved it!
Olivia opening her presents.
Grandma and Grandpa Froehlich with all the grandchildren. 
Bill, Joe, and Molly after the triathlon they competed in. Molly took 1st place for women, including 1st in her age group, and Bill (ran), Joe (swam), and their friend Toni (biked) took first in the relay division. Congratulations everybody for your hard work!!
Grandma and Grandpa Froehlich with Olivia at the triathlon.
The following pictures are from Lake Thompson with the Driscoll side. Here Olivia is kicking back in her stroller just taking it all in!
Olivia is 11 months old here (July 4th). She really hasn't gone through any major changes in the last month. She is alot more active and keeping us busier than ever!
Pat, Olivia, and I on the beach on the 4th.
Bella lighting fireworks on the beach. It was a great time and Olivia didn't even mind the noise.
Olivia with her cousins Anna and Izabella.
Grandma Driscoll and Olivia having a blast in the lake with Olivia's new floatie she got from Grandma. Olivia just LOVES the water!!
Olivia's first beach experience. I thought she'd be trying to eat the sand more than she did (she tries everything at least once), but she didn't do too bad.
Olivia getting a 4-wheel ride from Pat.
Grandpa Driscoll with Olivia on her 1st boat ride. She didn't last too long before she was out. She didn't mind the ride, but the life jacket was another story!
The Driscoll family all together at once. It took some organizing, but we pulled it off!! The grandkids are all dressed in cute little July 4th outfits given by Grandma and Grandpa-thank you!
Pat, Olivia, and I at the lake.
Olivia celebrating her 1st birthday. It was great to have all the family with her on her 1st!
Opening presents!
Kristi with our newest nephew Ryan. He is such a cute baby!
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