Our Angel has been christened

Yesterday was Olivia's christening. I was nervous for some unknown reason but the day was perfect. Although I was painfully tired I washed and curled my hair and it came out really pretty. As a matter of fact, my hair came out so nicely that my makeup and outfit looked awful. I knew I should have bought a new dress :(  Leslie brought the cookies and her cake by early. My Mom came by and I helped her with her hair and makeup.

How amazing is this lovely cake?!

We took pictures of Liv in her gown, it fit her a little big. I love her bonnet!

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Like Mother, like daughter

We only had 16 out of 35 invited guests but we were happy to have a smaller crowd. Olivia behaved so well during the ceremony. Other kids were screaming and running around just as the priest was telling us to have our children behave in church. Aimee gave Olivia a beautiful rosary. I appreciate her Godparents so much. Our daughter is so lucky to have such incredible people in her life.

We asked Holden to record with the Flip but of course, the battery died. Dion was in charge of pictures, he did okay but for some reason they came out dark, even using the flash. Darn camera!

My wacky family

I am actually glad it's over because we are burned out on family events. So far I have nothing planned until Disneyland this Christmas. Last night I was finally able to get a good night's sleep. Olivia slept so well I had to wake her to feed her.

Olivia Lily's Photoshoot!!

Sarah sent me the link to our photos. I LOVE how they came out. Sarah Hoag Photography

*the only time she cried is when we put this outfit on her, that's why I returned it, too cheesy*

Oh Sarah, how I love thee! I am hoping our next photoshoot with her will be at Disneyland at Christmas. She is due with her 3rd baby in September so hopefully that will be a good time for her. Too bad she lives in San Francisco, I would book her for the christening.

It's already Friday!!

Yesterday was a long day! Antz came home around 6 and we went to Leslie's. I thought it would just be us and her chef friend but 2 other of her friends came to help. Thank goodness they did because we worked until 11pm! The decorations I bought didn't work *too big* but we used the flowers. We made 30 cookies so I hope no more than 30 show up tomorrow.

They turned out so rad!! Like legit professional

I am super stoked about the cuteness of these cookies!! Today is not so busy but I desperately need a nap and wash my hair. I'm going to Target and Fresh & Easy when Antz gets home at 2pm.

Pick up Liv's perscription and baby tylenol *found it at the pharmacy in the building of her pediatrician*
Go to Target *have to go again to today and pick up flowers*
Get gas in my car/car wash
Pick up cookie decorations and ribbon
Pick up Livs Birth certificate from Pasadena City Hall *paid for it, it's coming in the mail*
Color my Mom's hair
Wash and curl my hair *so lazy to do this!*
Clean the house
Print maps from the church to our house *Antz finished last night*

Finish decorating cookie favors
Take a photo of Liv in her christening gown *when Antz gets home tonight*

The neverending busy week and now add 100° heat!

I don't know how I managed to survive today. I have been up and at 'em since 7am. I was still searching for the infant tylenol. I went to 2 grocery stores and a pharmacy and no luck. The pharmacist suggested I try infant ibuprofen so I bought some. I left a message at Dr. Wangs to double check if it was ok to give Liv. I then decided to get my car washed since we were already out. I made it home right before Antz and I applied the Elma cream to Liv's thighs to numb her from the shots. I was a nervous wreck! We made it to the appt. and of course everything was just fine. She cried a bit but her Dad quieted her down.

I even found the infant tylenol in the pharmacy downstairs from Dr. Wang's office. Liv is now 11 lbs, 11 oz and 24 inches long. Antz had to go back to work so I took her with me to my appt with Dr. Teng. The nurses though Olivia was beautiful and she was wonderful. I held her while I had my exam and I got this pic with Liv and Dr. Teng *she kept saying what a beauty Liv is* I can't help but agree with her.

I won't have to see Dr. Teng again until 2012 :(

I am actually happy to be home *although we are baking in this heat* and I finally have some downtime until 6pm when we go to Leslie's to decorate cookies. Her friend *who's a chef* will help us so I am optimistic they come out nicely. Oh, what I would give to have a pool right now. I drove past the house I like in Eagle Rock and was surprised to see a car parked in the driveway. I was under the impression the house was unoccupied but maybe it was the agent's car. I can't believe the price for this house. Mediterranean Colonial built in 1921, 1795 sq ft and 3 beds/2 bath with a pool. I want to make an offer this second *in my dreams*.

Our house has an estimate on Zillow for much less than we paid for it. I would like to put our house on the market just to see what kind of offers *if any* we would get. I know we can't list our house until we repair our plumbing, remodel the kitchen and bathroom and get the house prepared for open houses. I am hoping we will be ready in late spring of 2012 but it's so close to our London trip I'm not sure that's the best timing. Maybe Fall of 2012 will be a better target date. I dream that the house in Atwater will be available by the time we sell. It's seriously my ideal house/neighborhood.

I was super proud of myself today, I managed to make peace with my Bugaboo stroller and it didn't give me any trouble. I didn't break my arm taking Liv's car seat up the stairs and I didn't have any major meltdowns UNTIL...I made it home after Dr. Teng's appt and I picked up lunch. I set my drink and my boppy on top of the trunk of my car and went to unlock my gate when I grabbed the boppy I forgot all about the lemonade and splash, all over my newly washed car. I am sure ants are currently devouring the sweetness now but I don't care, it's too hot to care :) Check out Liv's chill pose on the ride home.

At least my list is dwindling. Tomorrow we'll do a major clean up since Antz gets off early. I am expecting 10-12 people to our after-christening party. I know more will come because whenever I expect no one to show it, everyone does *darn you, Murphy's Law*!