oliviaandfinn: January 2011

Olivia's first play

Olivia and I went to see The Aristocats at the Berkeley Playhouse last weekend. It was the first play she had ever been too, and it was even more special because the kids across the street were in the play.

Just before leaving for the play.

With our neighbor Becky (who played Marie) after her performance

Dinner with Jerry

Our neighbor Jerry came over for dinner while his wife was in Paris. The kids LOVE Jerry & Zooey and Olivia did something really special with her hair to surprise him when he came over.

At the zoo

With Olivia's best friend Ella

Christmas 2010

It was our first Christmas in California. We usually travel out east for the holidays, but this year- with a 1 1/2 year old and it being such a busy time to travel- we decided to stay put and start some of our own holiday traditions. My parents came out to be with us which was really nice. We bowled, ate good food, perfected wii wakeboarding and the kids got a lot of quality time with their grandparents. To see all of the pictures, click here.

Olivia on ice

We took Olivia to the outdoor skating rink in Walnut Creek for her first time ice skating. She was super excited, laced up her skates and walked PERFECTLY on them. When she stepped onto the ice she crumbled--- too overwhelming, too many people perhaps...maybe next year.

Basement renovations

Dean had two weeks off over the holidays and he was put to work at home! We repainted our basement- main room, laundry room & bedroom. No more bright orange & apricot! It is all functional space now and the kids love watching movies in their new "den".