I thought time went by quickly when Olson was born, but somehow it is going by even faster with Liddy Costen! Our little peanut is already 3 months old! She is growing like crazy, and is such a sweetie. Her gummy grins, coos and giggles just melt my heart. She is definitely a people person, and loves to be the center of attention--as long as it isn't too loud. She is getting stronger, rolling onto her side and holding her head up. She is almost a "hip-sitter", which I love. And now that mommy has restricted her diet extensively, Liddy Costen has lost much of her fussiness. Much to the delight of the other members of the household. Now, mommy's fussiness is another story...
After talking about it all summer, we finally packed up and went to the beach for a few days! The weather was (mostly) spectacular, and being so late in the summer the crowds were non-existant! Perfect! We actually hardly left the house, except for our daily walk to the waterfront, and a couple of dinners out. Again, Perfect! Olson loved Mimi's newly expanded deck, and spent much of his time playing out there and watching the boats go by. He seems to love the water as much as I do.
After dinner at the Ruddy Duck
Watching the train go by! So exciting!
Liddy Costen loved being outside, too!
Enjoying the comfy lounge chairs
Olson loved using the ice chest as a garage for his trucks. His truck is currently hauling ice.
The weather has been absolutely gorgeous in Raleigh lately, so last weekend we decided to get out and enjoy it! The four of us packed up and went to Pullen Park, and had a great time! Olson was too busy to get many pictures, but here are a few:
Last week, Olson, Gaga and Keith trekked out to Aunt Linda's church to attend the tractor show. Olson was in heaven! I think the pictures speak for themselves:
Look at me!
The only think I like better than a tractor is a fire truck!
I think I could handle this baby
Now this is a tractor!
I want to see that, and that, and that
Such a big boy riding by himself!
Well, with Woofie, anyway
Kaylin and Troy were having fun, too! Well, at least Kaylin is...
Not sure about riding on Kaylin's tractor
Thank goodness cousin Jason was there to hold on to me!
Today was sweet Olson's first day of "pre-school". That's what they call it, but it is three days a week from 9-1, so not exactly full time school. In anticipation of this new, structured environment with other children, we have been attending music class at Gymboree since July, and we've been talking about this day for weeks. However, it finally dawned on me this weekend that the poor little guy was going to be way more distressed about the fact Gaga was coming to our house to stay with Liddy Costen, and that he would be leaving with me instead of going with her. "What? That never happens. I always go with Gaga. She's my buddy." I knew these thoughts would be flying through his little 22 month old mind. And boy, was I right.
Part 1: Pictures with proud Dad, while Gaga was inside the house. We haven't even started to move towards the car yet.
Say Cheese!
I'm going where??
Part 2: Gaga is sitting on the stoop to his left. Notice how calm he is. He loves his Gaga and never wants her too far away!
Is this my lunch? Cool.
Ok, Woofie and I are ready to go!
We made it to school, he made it through his day, and only cried off and on the whole time. And he never let go of Woofie. We'll see how Friday goes...
The 29th was a big day for the Nelms! Olson had pre-school orientation, mommy's new furniture was delivered, Olson turned 22 months, Liddy Costen turned 2 months, and the yard waste truck broke down in front of our house! Can you guess which one Olson was most excited about?
First, let's show off Liddy Costen's 2 month photo shoot!
I now weigh 10 lbs 14 oz
And I'm 22 inches long!
I'm starting to sleep in my crib more
I love to look out the window...and be outside!
Dr. Stewart says I'm very strong
Mommy says I have the sweetest smile and laugh
Highlight of the day...broken down truck. While the lawn waste guys were peeved their truck broke down, Olson thought it was his lucky day!
We started by watching from inside
But we soon had to go outside to check it all out!
THREE big trucks in our cul-de-sac...2 trash trucks and the tow truck!
Watching the tow truck lift the big trash truck
This is so neat!
Just another day in the life of the Nelms family!
xoxo the nelms
One day last week, Olson, Liddy Costen and I packed up and met Dad for lunch at North Hills. We had yummy Chick-fil-a, then looked at the cow art exhibit and played. It was a fun outing for us all!
Olson telling us what a cow says
Checking out the heart cow
Liddy Costen spent much of the outing like this
But woke up just in time to spend some time with Dad!
Olson loves running around in the "grass" area
And a few other shots of interest...
Liddy Costen snuggled in Grandma Cat's arms
I love pb&j
Tummy time!
See ya, mom. I've got my case full of Matchbox cars and I'm ready to go for a ride in Gaga's red car!
