Olivia and Ryan with Cheerios

It all started out fun sharing Cheerios with Ryan

until a little girl got greedy, and a little boy noticed he was not getting his fair share

the little boy claimed what was rightfully his, and a shoveling match started. Look at the intensity in Olivia's eyes!

Ryan decided that his fingers were not as nimble and that catching the Cheerios with his mouth worked best. Meanwhile, Olivia still has a mouthful!

Sunday in Laguna - Part 2

Olivia loved the swings

and she liked the new playset

Sunday in Laguan - Part 1

In Laguna Beach with a bag of Cheerios

Olivia is showing off her 5.5 teeth

Yum

Enjoying a croissant at Scandia Bakery

Fashion Island - Build A Bear

Olivia was so excited at the Build A Bear store! She wanted to give hugs and kisses to all the stuffed animals.

She thought we might even buy her one....

but alas she was sadly disappointed

and she made it clear to the entire store. Here's to future tantrums!

Fashion Island 10/25/08

After lunch we walked around the mall. It was such a hot day that Olivia kept trying to jump in the water. She tried when we visited the koi pond....

She tried by the fountain next to the carousel....

and tried yet again at another fountain!

Cafe Beau Soleil 10/25/08

Brunch at Cafe Beau Soleil

Pre Halloween 10/24/08

Tonight we went to Soka University's Halloween event with the Aarons

This is the pumpkin we picked from the patch this year :)

Shalimar putting on her bumblebee costume. Aneliese is Ariel the mermaid.

She writes her own name!

Another Pumpkin Patch 10/18/08

This is my attempt at playing around with the colors. I wanted the pictures to be bright - what do you think? Vincent doesn't love it, but I think it's kinda artsy.

Love Story

I bought this cute beany and this picture reminds me of Ali MacGraw in Love Story. I know she looks nothing like her. Cute hat, but Olivia doesn't keep it on very long!

Aquarium Part 3

Aquarium Part 2

Eeck, mommy touched a slimy stingray.

Not so scary mom, I can touch one too!

Me and the jellyfish

Mmm..., you look tasty mister crab.