I just wanted to thank all of you that have commented on the blog so far. It's nice to know people are reading. For those of you who haven't...don't be intimidated by having to join the site. It's a free, easy sign up and you won't get any junk mail from the site. We'd love to hear from everyone.
Speaking of hearing from people, thanks to everyone who has called or written to check in on us. Don't be afraid to call, if Olive is sleeping she will sleep right through the phone ringing.
I wanted to update our Three Rivers friends who attended Molly's shower. Justin Pursley correctly guessed Olive's birthday and Alex Picavet came closest to the weight with a guess of 6lbs, 11oz. However, both Justin and Alex both guessed Olive would be a boy. The boy-girl guess was at 50-50, so half of you were right.
We have had a wonderful visit with Grandma and Grandpa and Auntie Betsy. They have been such a big help, and it will be sad to see them go. We will be welcoming my side of the family soon enough though. Olive isn't going to suffer from any lack of love from her family.
While we have not gotten an "official" first smile (so far we believe it has just been gas), our little Olive is quite expressive. Here are a few pictures that were taken within a matter of minutes. We never know what mood she will be in: sleepy, alert, upset, or content. She is keeping us on our toes!
We took Olive to Walnut Canyon the other day for a visit. It was her first National Park (of many we're sure) and she commemorated the trip by getting her National Park Passport book stamped. We also signed her into the guest book. As you can see from the pictures, she could hardly hide her excitement.
It has been so nice to have everyone come visit, but it's so hard to say goodbye. The house seems so empty after you all leave.
My mom and sister arrived on Saturday. It is so nice to have our loved ones come and visit. Everyone is so quick to help which gives Molly and I a little break. And Olive loves to be held by new hands and look up into the faces of her relatives. The hardest part about having family come is that it reminds us how far apart we all live.
We took Olive for her first walk around the neighborhood yesterday. It was a little chilly, but otherwise a beautiful day to be outside. You'll notice from the pictures that even though Mom and Dad did all the walking, Olive was worn out when we got home. 
Olive went to the Doctor yesterday for her 2 week checkup. They had hoped she would be back up to her birth weight of 6 lbs 12oz. Olive had no problem with that, weighing in at 7lbs 4oz. Dr. Berger (who we like very much) said Olive is doing great, and to keep up with what we are doing.
I just wanted to thank all of you that have commented on the blog so far. It's nice to know people are reading. For those of you who haven't...don't be intimidated by having to join the site. It's a free, easy sign up and you won't get any junk mail from the site. We'd love to hear from everyone.
