** The video for this post is a super-slow loader. It will come up eventually if you are patient. In The meantime go ahead and give yourself a foot massage, a pedicure and a facial. Once that is complete you may be able to sit back and enjoy the swan lake Ballerina.*
Last Wednesday I flew to Chicago for a visit with Rachel and Olivia. As you can see in the video Rachel is going to present Olivia with a baby brother quite soon. February 1st to be exact :) Olivia is working on understanding what is happening in her family but she seems a little ambivalent on the subject of having a new baby in the house. Sometimes she is kissing her brother and other times she is saying "no" when asked to acknowledge the bump as a new little person that she will meet soon. For now the world revolves around loving Livy and that is good.
You need to click the start button on the video to watch this video again and again which i am quite sure you will want to do :)
Some of you will have to click on the link that is below the place of the video. Jeeze.
Some of you may only get a gigantic Q in place of the video. I find that extremely irritating. here is a link to another to view.
Yesterday we found ourselves in the midst of a Chicago style snowstorm and decided to make the most of it. Olivia regaled us with a rush of 2 year old words that were clearly meant to let us know that snow is pure magic and the making of her first snowman was not something we would dare miss. And of course we didn't have any intention of missing out on such an important event.
What an amazing ability to concentrate. My sister Cheryl is helping Olivia build her snowbird.
The project turned out quite adorable.
Mimi Bird Tweets. Isn't that sweet?
love, robin
Awwwwwwwww!
Posted by: Rosa | January 04, 2010 at 06:59 PM
And have I told you that I like this purple tone to your new look? LOVE IT!
Posted by: Relyn | December 24, 2009 at 06:59 AM
This little girl is growing so fast!!
I remember when you were posting her baby pictures, and now there will be a new little one! Congrats, love.
xoxo
Posted by: rhayne | December 18, 2009 at 10:27 PM
OH those kissable, kissable little lips. Oh my.
Posted by: Relyn | December 14, 2009 at 06:36 PM
You're back! And snow, no less! Ms. O is gorgeous and so is Mimi! I'm so very excited about Rachel's good news! Can't load video yet but will get it up there and check it all out!
I've a bit of something coming your way as soon as I can get to the P.O. Merry HOHO!
Posted by: jeanie | December 14, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Extremely sweet. You'd have to have the heart of a snowman not to appreciate these pictures Robin!
Posted by: mooch | December 13, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Loved the snowman and that little granddaughter of yours, how fun and now another on the way. Enjoy your time and safe travels. Hugs Florence
Posted by: Florence Muma | December 13, 2009 at 02:31 PM
All the girls in my family are adorable!
Posted by: Hubby | December 13, 2009 at 02:20 PM
Oh my goodness...so cute! She looks like a little mini model all dressed up for snow play! Love he little twirling ballerina...she really is a child of many many talents! Give her a big smooch for me!
Posted by: Kelly | December 12, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Broccoli and carrots and basil, oh my! So cute, as is your adorable Livy. Congrats on the new grandson - how cool is that?! I must confess I only watched the video once, but I'm quite sure if she was my very own grandchild I'd wear it out watching it over and over again.
Posted by: Toni | December 12, 2009 at 08:42 PM
So wonderful. Olivia I so darling! and so is the mimi.xoxo
Posted by: Annie | December 12, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Congrats Robin on your upcoming grandson.. how exciting.. I cannot believe how much little Miss O has grown, and in these photos you can see how much she looks like Rachel.. Thank you for sharing.. her first snowbird is adorable and so glad you captured it!! Big hugs and happy holidays!! XOXO Christa
Posted by: Christa | December 11, 2009 at 04:59 PM
What a delicious and lovely snow bird!
Posted by: Elizabeth Wix | December 11, 2009 at 02:10 PM
oh my gosh, how adorable!
Posted by: Suvarna | December 11, 2009 at 01:17 PM
how adorable! I especially love the brocoli eyes!
xoxo, Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany ~ Shabby Scraps | December 11, 2009 at 10:01 AM
She is adorable. As is the mini snowman. I'm glad you are having a good visit! :)
Posted by: elizabeth | December 10, 2009 at 09:00 PM
Yay Miss Robin...you will be a mimi again. That is so exciting. I know you are thrilled and Olivia will be too when he gets here. I love the snow bird idea...too cute. Wish I had thought of that when mine was little. I about killed myself rolling those giant snowballs all over the yard to make a life size snowman! lol
Posted by: peggy | December 10, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Such sweet images. Happy Winter!!!
Posted by: Marcie | December 10, 2009 at 05:38 AM
vewy vewy cute. i am so happy that you had a visit. i am dying to get to montreal to hug the babies.
Posted by: margie | December 10, 2009 at 05:22 AM
She is adorable...but you already know that, huh?
At this point the whole week before christmas is open in my schedule. So if you are able to make it out of the snow, let me know what works for you.
Enjoy the rest of your visit.
Posted by: Charlotte | December 09, 2009 at 10:29 PM
OH that is just PRECIOUS!!!!!
Posted by: Yoli | December 09, 2009 at 08:32 PM
Great video! Little Miss O is quite good at following directions given her young age. I love the jumper she's wearing in the video - looks very European. The first photo is so fantastic I can hardly stand it. The gorgeous skin tones and razor sharp. You are so very talented.
Posted by: dutchbaby | December 09, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Loved the video! Too precious.
Can you put that little Mimi in a cooler and bring 'er on home? She is the cutest.
Be a safe traveler---so glad you're enjoying your time at home.
oxoxo
Lara
Posted by: Lara Blair | December 09, 2009 at 03:09 PM