Last Straw

This last handful was, as they might say, the straw that broke the camel’s bag. Olivia insisted on overwhelming the stuffing capacity of what was to be the scarecrow’s head.

Notable Quotables/Remarkable Remarks

The curious things we heard Olivia say during the course of the week:

“I made farts.”

“I have too many cash.”

“I watch Dancing with the Stars with G.”

“I don’t like princesses, Daddy.”

I guess we shouldn't be surprised to hear such things since we're raising her to be a flatulent, opulent, and indolent little feminist.

Steering Down from the Barrel of Some Fun

Pumpkin patches sure have come a long way. Who knows what you’ll find at the modern-day orchards – besides pumpkins, of course. We certainly weren’t expecting a barrel train. What’s next? Hot apple cider and homemade doughnuts?

Cashed Cow

Olivia, perhaps overwhelmed by the family pumpkin selection process, had little energy left for the children’s section at the orchard. We had to leave shortly after this picture was taken.

Books Mart

Olivia Maren loves few things more than lollipops, episodes of Elmo’s World, and trips to the bookstore. Here’s an sighting that’s rarer than the ivory-billed wood – an idle and tranquil Olivia. We call these moments the calm before the storm.

A Sucker for a Cute Face

We’re irresistibly attracted to the various looks she gives us over the course of a day.

Flower Child

Our blossoming toddler always stops to smell the flowers.

In-School Suspension

Olivia and I walked to a nearby elementary school in search of some playground fun. On this occasion, she gave scant attention to the swings and the slides, and opted instead for the trapeze bar. She found the experience uplifting.

Running the Table

Olivia’s vim and vigor are seemingly undefeatable. She runs circles around – both literally and figuratively – her weary parents.

Stool Sampler

Our child carries her stool everywhere and insists on using it when dining.

Lap Tot

Olivia added a killer indie band to the music interest section of her MySpace page.

Caught with Her Hand in the Cookie Jar

We recently discovered Olivia’s clandestine efforts to fatten up our naturally thin dog.