9 months!

We are thankful to be out of the record heat in Raleigh and in beautiful Jackson Hole for 2 weeks! Olson is enjoying the cooler temps, as am I! We celebrated O's 9 month birthday today, and had a fun time taking pictures in Grammy's backyard. Of course it was hard to get Olson to look at the camera with Daisy and other doggies running around!

Where's Daisy?

I want to play with Daisy!

 Olson is very intrigued by Daisy's food. Daisy was not very happy about that, but she has been very tolerant of him!

Hmmmm, what have we here?

That's my food, Olson

We've been enjoying the gorgeous weather, and Olson is having fun playing in the backyard!

Playing with Grammy

Daisy kept a safe distance away

Olson LOVES dogs, so it is great to be in Jackson where there are so many. He was excited to see Ellie's doggies at her graduation party.

He crawled right up to Charlie

Charlie liked Olson

She was happy to give O a diaper check! He was clean.

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Call the dentist!

We have a tooth! Yesterday, after a particularly fussy and frustrating morning, I rubbed my finger along Olson's gums for the millionth time, and lo and behold there was a little ridge! No wonder he was Mr. Fussypants! Of course this is just in time for me to fly to Jackson with him solo. He won't let me open his mouth to see the tooth, so no picture yet...I'll work on it.

So instead, how about a nice video of his new crawling skills? He is getting around well, and loves to stand up. He is working on pulling himself up. He can do it, just not very gracefully or often. Just a matter of time, I know.

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Where is Olson?

Upon returning from the kitchen, I expected to find Olson on his playmat. Instead, I found him here. Probably eating a furball.

You found me!

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Chicago, continued

The rest of the weekend in Chicago was fabulous! On Friday, Olson and I were tourists while Keith was in meetings...

We visited Millennium Park...

Where Olson was intrigued by "the bean"

He liked looking at our reflection

Especially close up!

We enjoyed Grant Park and the beautiful fountain

The Art Institute also had a pretty fountain!

 You also never know what you will see in Chicago. While on our trek we saw:

Going to her Quinceanera, perhaps?

Wedding party having photos taken on Michigan Ave

A gigantic Marilyn Monroe

Saturday began with breakfast with one of my friends, Kristen. Olson loved her, and it was great to catch up!

Great way to start the day!

 Next stop...Wrigley Field! But first we had to get there...

Olson helped Dad navigate

Wrigley! And no, the score did not improve

Olson's second ballgame!

He had to bust out his Cardinals hat

After the game, we headed back down to the lakefront.

Drinks on the beach

O seems to be growing tired of all the activity

Sunday morning we took one more family stroll around the city.

Family by the lake--too bad O's eyes are closed

 All that sightseeing tires a guy out, and Olson took full advantage of our plush hotel.

Hanging out on the comfy bed, enjoying a bottle

Relaxing in the tub

What a fun weekend! Chicago is fantastic, and I hope we can return when O is older!

Whew, that was exhausting!

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Chicago!

Watch out Chicago, the Nelms family is in town! Olson and I are tagging along with Keith while he is on a business trip. We arrived Thursday, and have already seen quite a bit!

We traveled in style from the airport to the hotel--Olson's first limo ride!

Mommy and Olson enjoying the ride

Olson's self-portrait and Daddy trying to look important

Olson is really enjoying his time here...

Lunch at Navy Pier when we arrived

Scenic architectural boat tour

Beautiful morning walk along the lake

Actually, Olson has been enjoying our tourist-ness, and we have had a lot of fun so far! Lunch was yummy at Navy Pier, and the people watching was awesome. The boat tour was very interesting, and I loved seeing Chicago from the river! Olson and I enjoyed the lakefront this morning--perfect temperature and low humidity! Love it!

Chicago!

 

Enjoying the tour



This stuff is fascinating!

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He's mobile!

After quite a bit teasing, Olson finally crawled across the room today! He has been on the brink for a while, and started putting a couple of "steps" together last Friday, but today he really did it! This milestone is exciting and terrifying at the same time. Gone are the days I could put him down in a spot and know he would still be there when I returned. Game on--time to babyproof!

Here's a shot of Olson modeling his fine form right before bed. He refused to actually crawl on demand so I could get a video. I guess he was too tired from his big afternoon.

How do I look?

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Happy Birthday Daddy!

Happy birthday Keith, you are the best dad and husband in the world! We love you! xoxo Olson, Lilly and Mommy

And my personal favorite...

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