A Little Pre-Sibling Book Reading

In her natural habitat.

Some Changes

Big Sister Olivia, with Mom, holding sister Audrey while Mom holds brother Henry.

Born this morning, Olivia attempts to take in the various warnings, notifications and verbal preparations of the last year or so. All at once. She seems to be doing fairly well, while maintaining poddy training. At this point.

Also see:

http://henryandaudreysbusiness.blogspot.com/

Subject

Sometimes children are subjected to repeated photographic documentation.

And sometimes they are the perfect subjects. Like these.

More Visits: Oma and Opa

Grandparents Vande Berg came the same weekend as the Aalberts. Dutch conclave evidently. We may have had the votes to pass something procedural? Instead, we read books and played in a water heater box.

Owen

Early June brought some more visitors, including "Uncle" Joel and cousins Owen and Maya.
I really liked this picture of Olivia and Owen. Almost as if he's protecting her from the camera.

What a gentleman.

Hannah

Shortly before Henry was gone, cousin Hannah was born!

Olivia really enjoyed meeting her the following weekend, and especially holding her.

Aunt Pam and Uncle Rob are rightfully proud of this beautiful little girl.

Henry

Our longtime pet Henry, Olivia's good friend and frequently photographed dog on this blog, is no longer with us. He passed away on May28. These are a couple of the last photos of Olivia with him. We all appreciated his love and patience with Olivia, and all of us. Happy Swimming, Hank.