It's official!

And it's just one. . .
(whew!)

JANUARY 2009: Olivia at 19 months

Potty training "Dadu"

At the playground with her friend Mariana

She picked out her outfit today.

My gorgeous little girl.

Mischief

I think she even tasted the leaves.  Whoops.

Finally the princess is tired.

Christmas 2008

Christmas with Olivia this year was fun--she is now 18 months old and could really enjoy opening gifts; especially pulling things out of her stocking!  She got spoiled as usual with a sandbox, a wheeled pony from her Granny Nana and Pappaw, and several other cutie pie girlie gifts.  We went Christmas shopping in Old San Juan this year and spent the night right downtown.  Olivia loved feeding the pigeons most of all. 

Our little Jibarita

Our happy little family

Our house is too small for an indoor tree! 

The horsie was the first to catch her eye

Next came the table and chairs

Christmas stocking candy should always be eaten right away

Dolly or "Dadu" as she calls her wanted some candy too

Trip to Old San Juan: November 8

Summer 2008:

The Summer was spent going to the beach, having weekly breakfasts with friends, and lots of new experiences like brushing her own teeth, trying Oreos and feeding herself with fierce independence. 

She'll definitely be a bookworm like her parents

Oreos!

Happy 4th of July from the whole motley crew!

During the summer we had these great weekly girls (and babies for those who have them) brunches at rotating houses.  Olivia can often be found trying to snatch toys from Massimo.

 

Cathy and Mariana

Tiffany, Laura and Yasmina

Laura, Lily and Faulkner

Damarys and Gabriel trying out the new swing set

Chris and Massimo

Tooth brushing!

Our little lady

Feeding herself also includes having a foot up on the tray--non-negociable.

Elmo the great hypnotist

Flying kites with friends David, Laura, Lily and Faulkner

Olivia Turns ONE!

On June 6th, 2007 Olivia Calliope Flores turned 1 year old!  We went crazy and bought a zillion toys that she showed little interest in until now and threw a birthday bash at the beach with family and friends.  Instead of a big cake we made her miniature coconut cupcakes with cherries on top.  She celebrated the day with an Elmo video, playing in the sprinkler outside and having her first bubble bath.  She loved opening gifts--I think more for the fun of tearing paper and wearing ribbons than for seeing what was inside. 

With Abuela Tata

With Bisabuela Caya

With Titi Nilsa and cousin Angel Leonardo

It was a good two days :)