My 6 Month Old Vintage Diva

 I saw a picture of this baby on a website and she had the cutest hair piece. Rather than paying $15 for it, I made my own. That inspired this photo. So I made her a tu tu and got her a little black top, and there you have it. I love these pictures.

The Sixth Month

This month there was lots of playing, and lots of new discoveries. Olivia found her toes! She loves to put her feet up in the air and sometimes taste her feet.

 Sharing a moment on the floor with my littlest baby girl. She looks nothing like me. She is all daddy.

 She really started to discover Anakin, our dog, and he is not really that excited about it. He likes to keep his distance, but she would love nothing more than to grab him. Caitlyn is teaching him to play "soft" with Olivia. He does pretty well, but only because he loves to play so much, and sometimes this is all he gets.

 "Your Bug" is what we call this. The only time she gets this toy is in her car seat, and she loves it! She grabs this little bug and just sucks away on the wings. I'm not even sure what type of bug it is, but she doesn't care. She is entertained for quite awhile with this thing.

 We were on our way home from Twin Falls for Brian's all-state football game, when he decided to sing. Poor Olivia apparently didn't like his tone or something because she just covered her ears and tried to ignore it. It was a very long day in the sun, and the car, so she was really, really tired.

 After trying all the vegetables, she finally got to try her first fruit, peaches. She liked them, but not quite as much as the sweat peas.

 Whenever Olivia is tired, and drinking her milk, she puts her hands over her eyes like this. She won't even try to hold her own bottle. 

 This moth, we moved her into a new bath thing, for lack of a better word. She kept trying to sit up, and was sliding all the way down on the old one, so it was time for something bigger. She didn't really care for it the first time, but now she likes it much better.

 She was so tired on the 4th of July, so I lay her in her bed for a nap, and she grabbed her toes. She stayed like this for quite awhile. A friend told me this is the happy baby pose. She was probably happy to finally take a nap.

 Since the weather has been in the 90's and above, we have taken the opportunity to play in her little swimming pool. We only stay out for about 5 minutes, but she loves it! She gets to splash around and enjoy the outdoors and warmth of the sun.

 So cool!

 Maybe a future swimmer?

 One of my former young women showed me how to crochet these little barefoot sandals, and the neat part is I just clip on her hair clips and they can be worn with many different outfits.  A girl can never have too many accessories.

 This month she started sitting up all by herself. One day we put her in this position and she just did it. Nadia had her hand out just in case she fell backwards, which she still does sometimes, especially when  she is excited. She loves to play with her toys in this new position. Next thing you know she'll be crawling away.

 One day we went over to a friend's house. We were both pregnant at the same time. Our babies were both born early and a couple weeks apart. Olivia is older, but definitely not bigger. Olivia got to play with Brenner, which is her first experience with another baby. Aside from being really tired, and a little cranky, she did well.

 I love this picture! He is checking her out, and she isn't paying any attention. Typical girl!

 It was definitely time for a high chair. The bumbo worked well for a little bit, but she kept trying to get out of it. This way I can lock her in with the five point harness, and she can't go anywhere. This is also great for just hanging out in the kitchen while I am cooking. We found it on craigslist for only $35. Hopefully, the original, old fashioned, wooden one will get sanded, and stained, and we will be able to  use it for our future grandchildren. We've only had it for an entire year now, and it's still not done!

Haven Cove Girl's Camp 2012

This year I did not get to attend girl's camp as I was released in March. Brian, however, did get to go as Priesthood leadership. So the girls still had one parent with them. They just can't seem to get away from us.  So since I wasn't there, I don't know much about these pictures, but I will do my best.

   

Doing the tutti tot

 Allie

 First Years with YCL Cassie

Fourth Years with YCL's  Emma and Cheryl

Third Years with YCL's Cailtyn and Nicole

The YCL's and Young Women President, Sister Merrill

The Young Women's Leaders

 Not sure what they had to make here

 This was a skit the Priesthood leaders did. The scary part is the outfit my husband is wearing.

 A skit that the YCL's did about modesty, I believe.

Relaxing by the campfire.

 Enjoying some delicious food.

 Playing in the water.

I can't believe I had to miss out on being there for Allie's first girl's camp. 

 Sahara Merrill and Nadia

Allie doing a little shooting.

Again, I'm not sure what my husband is wearing........scary, but I think they were making donuts?

 Nadia and Sister Merrill-did they have a powder sugar fight?

Going on a long hike.

 Having lunch right before the bear spotting. Brian said the girls all got up and headed out of there as fast as you could say bear. 

Allie's hike.

The whole group. I sure missed out on a lot of fun, but I got to stay at home with my son Brian and my new baby, Olivia, so I guess it was ok that I missed it this year.