July 1 - July 7, 2012

Sunday, July 1^st

I guess the doctor was right about Olivia needing more food! I came down in the morning and found Olivia ‘eating’ the dining room table! It was such a beautiful day that Daddy & Olivia took the dogs on a walk around the neighborhood while I finished some new wall art for Olivia’s room. I also painted rainbow clothespins for her room, for miscellaneous projects – artwork in the future, clothes, etc.

In the afternoon we went to the garden & did some weeding. It was a very productive day – thanks to Olivia’s cooperation! 

Monday, July 2^nd

This morning Olivia & I took the car in for some routine service at Kendall. Afterwards we brought Daddy some breakfast. Once we got home, we hung up the antique advertising letters to spell Mulvey in the front entrance. Olivia played in the kitchen with her wooden spoon & Bertram serenaded us while I washed the massive spinach & lettuce harvested yesterday. It started to rain pretty heavily so Olivia & I picked the peonies from the front garden.

When Daddy got home he made beautiful spinach omelets for dinner. I love our life.

Tuesday, July 3^rd

Today we did A LOT of shopping! The shopping cart cover from the Klancke’s worked perfectly, now that she’s getting a little bit too heavy for me to carry in her car seat. We wanted to be prepared for the holiday in case any company dropped by. This included some porch & deck beautification. By the end of the day we had a pretty little sitting area, complete with a water feature for Olivia.

Wednesday, July 4^th

Olivia spent the morning with Daddy while I went out with the Abel ladies. She played with her rocking horse. I can’t wait until she’s big enough to really ride it. It was a little rainy outside, so Olivia had a 'picnic' on the living room floor with Eagle. I think she was worried Eagle might eat her fabric watermelon! (I don't blame her!)

Happy Independence Day!

Thursday, July 5^th

When I went into Olivia’s room this morning I found Olivia standing up and holding on to the railings! She’s trying to escape! I guess it’s time to lower her mattress!

Today was the sunny day that we should’ve had yesterday – so we spent the whole day at the garden. Let’s soak up all the sunshine that we can!

Friday, July 6^th

Olivia’s Molly croaked today. So we went back and this time we got her two 29¢ goldfish. Let’s hope these last a little longer than the last two fish (including a goldfish I got there last year). Then we walked over to Barnes & Noble and got Olivia some pop beads. In the evening I finished up Sarah’s birthday banner. I can and can’t wait, all at the same time, for Olivia’s birthday parties! 

 

I'm also glad that Olivia is starting to show interest in the dogs. She likes them and they like her! 

Saturday, July 7^th

We’re really enjoying a new group called Punk Rock Homesteading. This morning they shared a link for free kindle ebooks about homesteading/farming. It’s great to dream about our farm and the kind of future that we want to provide for Olivia.

We spent the afternoon celebrating Sarah’s birthday! I love that little girl so much!