Where has the time gone? Olivia is already 6 months old. I can’t believe we are already half way through the first year. Each day seems so slow but over all, she is growing so fast.
Currently, Olivia weighs 17.5 lbs Which is only 72%. I was way off last month then when I did her weight. She is also 27 1/2 inches long. She is really growing. This is the 90% so she is tall for her weight they said. And I thought she was a porker. 
Just wanted to track some things so I remember when they happened.
Olivia got her ears pierced this month. She did so well and made me so proud of her. She cried for less than a minute and then was a happy camper about her ears since.
15 minutes after her ears were pierced. So happy!
She just recently started putting her toes in her mouth. It’s pretty funny to see but looks completely uncomfortable.
Mm..toes!
Olivia is also starting to sit up by herself. She still needs help sitting up but she is pretty good at sitting there and can catch herself when she starts to fall. She does better with some support holding her up though. But I was shocked to see her sitting there without help. My friend sat her up when my back was turned so I didn’t know Livi could even do it. She can’t sit up for very long because her legs turn purple but she really likes the view when up.
Olivia started learning how to hold her bottle when she eats. She still has trouble and I have to put her hands in the right place, but she is getting it. She’s getting pretty big.
She also has her first two teeth!! Teething has been rough this month but at least her first two teeth popped in about 3 days apart of each other but I’m happy and they are cute. Livi won’t let me get a photo of those guys yet plus they are still tiny.
We are learning baby sign language and she got to experience grass for the first time. Wasn’t sure what to think of that.
I also got a tattoo this past week. It’s the one I had planned to get the week we found out we were pregnant with Olivia. So finally!! It means ‘Limited Edition’ in Hangul (Korean). Something to remind me of my life in Korea and how much I loved it there.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers that might be checking out this post. I hope your day is going well. This is officially my first mother’s day. I was about 2 months pregnant with Olivia this time last year. M did something very nice and planned something for me today. The first part was a bust though since he woke a little late and then helped his dad start-up the swamp cooler for the summer. But it was ok with me since it was just breakfast in the mountains that we missed. It would have been so packed anyway. So we just headed to where the real treat was. He took me to the Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park. It’s a small dinosaur museum but I love dinosaurs and museums so I was pumped! We even “sacrifice” Livi to the T-Rex!
Also, we finally got the photos from Easter. I really like how some of them turned out. These are not all of them though. Just a few of my favorites.
Olivia…my baby is finally 5 months old. She is getting so big. I probably say that each month, but it’s true. No doctor’s appointment this month but from my calculations, she weighs around 18 lbs now and is still only measuring 25 inches. I’m sure her length will spurt within the next couple months. But I think I’m wrong about her weight. I don’t know how she can gain 4 pounds in one month. That’s a lot. Maybe my scale is off or something.
When I was putting this collage together, I noticed how tall she has gotten in her chair. At 1 month, her shoulders are below the back of the chair and now, the back of the chair only comes up to her armpits.
I love her so much.
In the past month she has gotten pretty good at rolling over and holding her head up. And we started food. Initially we started with rice cereal but Livi wasn’t like it very much, so I switch to oatmeal cereal. That was a better hit. Then I started adding pureed fruits and veggies. So far, she likes peaches, carrots, and bananas but not so much sweet potatoes. We will be trying green beans and apples very soon. She has also learned how to grab her feet. It’s very cute. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before her toes go into her mouth.
Olivia is four months old! She is getting so big.
My little girl had her 4 month appointment today and got a few more shots. She wasn’t very thrilled with that but she got over it by the time we left. She currently weighs 14 lbs, 13oz (63%) and is 25″ long (73%). She is finally getting longer.
Livi just went on her first trip. We traveled to the midwest so all the grandparents could meet her. We flew into the Minneapolis airport. She did pretty good on that flight. Slept for the first hour but then wanted to look around as we landed. She tried to fuss a little but I was able to give her a binky to calm her down.
We headed up to Duluth/Superior area to visit my parents and see a few friends. Then we had to make our first 7 hour drive down to Milwaukee. M and I were nervous but we decided to drive at night during Olivia’s bedtime. That worked out great for us. She slept the whole time. We did manage to get a few hours of sleep when we got to Milwaukee, thankfully.
While in Milwaukee, I got to meet my Dad’s side of the family. I learned I had several aunts and uncles and it was pretty cool to meet them all. It was funny because all of them would greet me saying they haven’t seen me in forever and all I could say was, “it’s nice to meet you”. Last time every one saw me, I was a toddler.
From there, we then drove to Storm Lake, Iowa to see M’s family. Again, we drove at night to keep Livi comfortable. That drive was hard because there is nothing to look at in Iowa…even if it’s dark. In Iowa, Livi wasn’t having it. I think she was tired of the trip. We had been on the road for a week at that point. Every time we got in the car, she would scream unless someone was in the back seat with her.
While in Iowa, M and I got family photos done. 
And then, at the end of the shoot, M asked me to marry him!!!
I cried so hard I could barely say yes. M’s family was there too and I guess his sister cried just as hard as I did. We haven’t picked a date or a place yet. That will probably take some time since all of our families live in different places and budget. But we do plan to get the legal stuff done here in Colorado around the end of this month.
I’m so happy!
Little Olivia is now officially 3 months old! 
Olivia does not have a check up this month so these stats are my own that I came up with. Currently she is weighing 13lbs and 23 inches long. That means she is still 50% in weight and only 15% in height. She only grew 3/4 inches in one month.
But she is really getting older. She is eating more and sleeping better at night. Not fully thru the night but better for sure. Bedtime is getting easier for the both of us as well and she is always up at 7am…my little personal alarm clock.
She hit a milestone yesterday and I’m pretty proud and excited. She can now reach and grab for things. 
She still isn’t lifting her own head when she does tummy time but she likes to sit up in my arms and she can hold her head for a few minutes all by herself. Hoping with some more practice, she will get it soon.
Later this month, Olivia will be going for her first plane ride and first road trip. We are going to visit all her grandparents in the midwest. I’m super excited to see everyone and for them to meet Olivia. I’m just hoping the whole trip goes smooth because I’m stressing out already. It should be fun though.
***Oh no! I forgot to post this on February 1st and now it’s March 1st. I’m sorry for the delay.***
Olivia is finally two months old.
She is definitely growing. She currently weights 11 lbs and 6.5oz and 22 3/4 inches long. She is 61% for height and 50% for weight.
Milestones she has hit so far is smiling and cooing. She is a really big cheeser in the morning which is so nice to wake up too and she really loves to “talk” when I have her on her tummy.
Big Smiles!
Her hair is really starting to grow as well. It looks like its going to be blonde but I can’t be for sure yet, still kinda short.
Here is her comparison photos from 1 month to 2.
She is my little goober and I love her!
This blog has seen 2 new years so far so it’s only fair to continue to reflect on those past posts and see how I have progressed with my goals and where I am with my life. Here is a recap of my goals from last year:
Now here are those goals updated:
So for 2013, I would say all those goals are still in effect except number 2. A house is not needed at this time even though it would be very nice. I have too many DIY ideas saved on my Pinterest. One new goal I want to add though is just to be a good mom to Olivia.
On that note, Livi is one month old today.
