White Wash

Olivia, decked out in her All England Club Wimbledon whites, showed great enthusiasm when helping me launder other hueless duds.

O-Mail

Yesterday marked the return of our virus-eradicated computer. This pose is a recurring scene. We often catch her IM-ing her buddies or updating her blog.

Nuthin But a “G” Thang, Baby

Oliva, accompanied by G’s Randi and Tsune, got into her Valentine’s Day gifts a couple days early. Grandparents are great – they’ll find any reason to spoil a grandchild. Perhaps the following sentiments are most appropriate for this occasion, but they’re certainly applicable to all others as well – we wholeheartedly appreciate their loving support. As does Olivia.

Olivia, the Kissing Bandit

Our daughter is like a politician in that she’s always glad-handing and kissing babies. Here’s a recent example, also taken at the Lincoln Museum, right after she wished our sixteenth president an early 197^th birthday. Baby Maddie, a previously unfamiliar face whose face Olivia tried to become familiar with, was on the receiving end of this smooch.

Lincoln (B)logs

G-Randi is doing her best to pass along her love of history to her granddaughter. From the look on Olivia’s face, grandma has a ways to go. This picture was taken at the new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, Illinois. Honestly, this is one of the best museums I’ve ever been to – I’d rate it four scores and seven out of a possible 100.

Ballgirl

Olivia and I have a new favorite game. Most nights, after a hearty dinner, she gives me the signal – a hand gesture that hip-hoppers use to show they’re feeling the vibe. My daughter uses it in conjunction with the phrase “ball,” precursors both to the hottest parent-toddler activity out there. We play what can best be described as a hybrid of soccer, volleyball, racquetball, and bocce ball. The game works on hand-eye coordination, lateral footspeed, and mental stamina. Not really, I made all that up. We just have fun chasing and stacking the balls. And making everyone at the gym laugh.