Olivia's 2nd Birthday Party

Since we were already in Southern California for Noelle's wedding, we decided to have Olivia's birthday in Orange County so she could spend it with all of our family and friends from down south. We had it at a park by Nanna and Nannu's house and it was a perfect sunny day. She played at the park with her friends and enjoyed her "Minnie Mouse" themed birthday party. Thank you to all of our friends and family that were able to join us!
Our visit was made extra special by the almost month early arrival of my sister's son, Liam. He wasn't expected to be here until the end of October, but decided to come a few weeks early, weighing in at 5 pounds 11 ounces!! We were all excited to get to see the little guy and spend some time with him.

Grandpa Mike, the birthday girl and Nannu
 

Dana and Brennan Sullivan
 

My cousins children, twins, Megan and Nicole and my nephew Alec (2 1/2)
 

My sister Kristen and her 2 week old son Liam with Andrea.
 

My best friend from college, Lindsey.
 

My mom and Jim's mom
 

My brother, Eric and sister in law, Michelle with the newest addition to the family.....Liam
 

The pinata!
 

 
 
 

The loot!


CANDY!!!!
 

Her Minnie Mouse Cake

Jen holding Liam
 

Grandma with her grandson

Aunty Lesley holding Liam for the first time!!
 
Cole with Liam...look at that smile!!


Olivia giving some love to her cousin Liam
 

Noelle's wedding and our visit to Arrowhead

We flew down to Lake Arrowhead to go to one of my best friends from highschool wedding, Noelle Swedlow. It was a beautiful fall ceremony and she looked radiant. We've been friends since the 7th great and been through lots of highs and lows together. I'm so thankful we still keep in touch and I'm so glad I got to be there one of the most important days of her life. I love ya girl! Congratulations Noelle and Tony!!



While we were there we managed to to squeeze in some boat time on that beautiful lake. Here is Cole testing his driving skills.
 

Olivia was nice enough to take an 1.5 hour nap on the boat while we anchored in the a cove and enjoyed the beautiful day. Daddy and Cole were even brave enough to go for a dip in the cold water.

 

Cole hanging out with Moose
 

Olivia turns 2!

Millie and Tony (aka Nanna and Nannu) came up to Rocklin in October to help me out for a week and were able to celebrate Olivia's real birthday with all of us. We had a fun day of spending time together, going out to eat at B.J's and of course, cake time! She was so excited to open up her birthday gifts - she got a plasma car, a swing and a baby doll. Can't believe our little one is already 2 years old!!! Thank you both for driving all the way up here to help me out - you are both a blessing!

The birthday girl!


Waiting patiently at BJ's for her birthday dinner


This is how she shows everyone that she is "2"!


The whole family

Funderland

We went to Funderland in Sacramento for the first time with our neighbors, Todd and Enrico. The boys had a great time running around the park and riding all of the rides. Cole loves playing with his buddy Enrico or "Rico" as Olivia calls him :-)

How cute are these boys? They are both obsessed with everything pirate! Here they are showing off their skull and bones shirts.


Riding the dragon roller coaster


Riding the log ride




Miss O was there too!

Preschool

So as you can tell, I am waaaaaaaay behind on my blogging. Too many things going on in my life during September and October to find the time and now I am going to pay the price. These are busy months for the Meyer Family and I just downloaded over 700 pictures since August. Ahhhhhhhhh!

Cole started preschool at Adventure Christian at the end of August and is doing great. He is going 3 days/week from 8:30 - 11:30. His teacher is Mrs. Restori and she is really good with the kids. He is enjoying learning his letters, doing arts & crafts and of course every child's favorite activities....snack and recess. I am also enjoying the 3 hour "break" and the opportunity to run errands with just one child.

Here are some pictures from his first day.









Olivia loves preschool just as much as Cole. She wants in on every activity:-)