It has been awhile!! I suppose when you go back and read this forever from now you are going to wonder what the heck was going on...Well, there was a lot going on and I'll have to fill you in from a few different blog entries.
So, Grandma Terri was in town for a little visit. Our main goal was to find as many fun things for us to do in Austin as possible. We found lots of fun play centers for kids...They have the inflatable playlands and some places that just have little play areas dedicated to toddlers. We found a few that we and especially Mr. Oliver loved!! There was one place that we accidentally drove 45 minutes to get to...whoops!!
We also were busy with house showings!!! We were really busy cleaning and being kicked out of the house for a few hours with the dogs. We drove around and went to dog friendly restaurants.
Then Grandpa Kevin got into town. You were quite the silly boy with Grandpa. Grandpa likes to take you out to eat and watch you smile at everyone that walks by. He also taught you how to point at things for the first time during this visit. He took you to the Domain and pointed out all the cars to you and you were so excited to learn how to point at them!!
Grandpa Jeff, Grandma Cindy and GodAunt Laura arrived in town and drove straight to our house to see Oliver. They were so impressed with how much you changed and what a big boy you've become.
On Saturday we celebrated your 1st birthday at the Austin Zoo. I'm sure you will come to know this Zoo very well as you grow up, but it is a great zoo. It's in the middle of nowhere with peacocks freely running around. It may be small, but there are no lines! And better yet, they named some animal crackers after this zoo!
You had lots of friends and family show up for your party. Your Grandparents and GodAunt were there and also the Kidingers, the Rinks and the Eatons. We toured the zoo and Grandpa Kevin grilled out for everyone. Then Grandma Terri and Grandma Cindy helped get you ready to eat some cake. For the first time you had real sugar!...and mom let you have as much as you wanted (even though I cringed as you ate it)...which wasn't a whole lot. We got you your own mini cake and while you did demolish it with your hands...I don't know how interested you were in eating it.
After your party all of the family came back to our house and we opened presents together. GodAunt Laura won the prize for the favorite gift this year. It is still one of your favorites. She gave you a train on wheels that has a little pull string on it. It also makes animal noises.
On Sunday, we all of the family went looking at new potential homes. We looked at 4. You were such a trooper. After that we all went out to eat at a little pizza place in the neighborhood that we were looking to buy in. Then on Monday, everyone left and you were left with boring mom and dad again...But what a fun birthday weekend!!!
That is all for now. I will catch up on the rest later!
Love,
Mommy
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