"I had a bad day"

The day before my cold.. I am happy and lifting my head so high!

Asher is trying to get me to feel better. Isn't he a cutie!

I started feeling even worse, so Grandma held me for a while. She is so snuggly.

This is me right after a BIG sneeze! Achoo..........

This is me on Monday morning. Daddy and Mommy are just about ready to take me to the doctors. YEAH!

Here is the story of my first cold. So, Saturday morning I woke up to get ready for Gma and Gpa Olson's Christmas and realized I had a stuffy nose. As the day went on, my cold got worse and worse and worse. I couldn't breath and I continually sneezed and coughed. Gma held me for a long time and tried to make me feel better. Even my cousins, Asher, Brandon and Hannah tried to get me to smile. I tried to keep my appearance up, but by Sunday my eyes were even watering. Dad and Mom took turns rocking me and come Monday we are headed to the doctor's office. I really didn't like the vapor rub, the saline drops or the bulb syringe.. that thing is my LEAST favorite. I hope the doctor can fix me. Mom says doctors are very smart and I should be feeling better in no time at all. Thank goodness! Being sick is the pits.

Merry Christmas

My first Christmas was great! My mom and dad got to sample foods from around the world! I got to sample them a few hours later, although they were a little watered down. I got to see all my aunts, uncles, and cousins...boy there sure are a lot of names to learn when I start talking! I did sleep through a lot of it though. Visiting sure wears me out.

Fashion Statement

Guess what I got!??? A new cheetah coat and blanket. They are the softest coat and blanket I have ever felt. My mom's friend, Aunt Allison bought them for me! I couldn't resist putting it on right away. Mommy wanted to get a picture of the coat and blanket on me while I was awake, but I just didn't want to wake up! Mommy says I must be growing, cuz I slept ALL day long. Mommy also said I will be wearing this coat to all of my holiday parties. She doesn't want to take it off me because I look so cute! Thanks Allison!

Merry Christmas!

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Chicago in the Winter time

Today I went to the BIG city of Chicago! My cousins and I went to Macy's and ate lunch in the Walnut Room. We got to sit by this beautiful Christmas tree that Martha Stewart decorated. While we waited for our lunch a fairy came around and sprinkled fairy dust in my hair. Then we looked at all the beautiful ornaments and walked our way to see Santa. Yes, I got to sit on Santa's lap. I gave him a big laugh when I decided to relieve myself on him. Hee hee hee. Thank goodness for Huggies. We also walked to the Daley Plaza and saw the Nativity. It was such a fun time. Oh, I almost forgot, I also made it on the ABC news. Yes, I am famous. Actually Aunt Shelly was interviewed, but I swear you can see me! Happy Holidays!

Boy or Girl?

Someone had mistaken me for a boy yesterday. I didn't care so much, but mom was shocked. I told her to dress me in more girly clothes, so here is my new look.... I may be the youngest girl to ever get a makeover! What do you think? I still may wear boyish clothes from time to time. They are just more comfortable. Boys have it easy! I don't think bows and dresses are my thing, but I do feel pretty!! We'll see!

Before

After

The day after shots...I am feeling fine!

Two months and growing!

So, today is my two month birthday. For a present Mom and Dad took me to the doctors. I did a super job! First they measured my head to make sure I am getting smarter. yep! I am! Second they stretched me out and measured how long I am. I am 22 inches long now. Yippee, I grew another inch. Then they weighed me. Usually a girl doesn't share her weight, but I am proud to say I have gained another two pounds. Yes! I now weight 11lb 9oz. I am trying to catch up to my mom! The doctor tickled me and tried to get me to smile. He even said I was beautiful. I sure like my doctor. The nurses I don't like so much because one of them gave me four shots!!! They hurt real bad, but I didn't cry too much. I slept much of the day after that. The first picture is of me leaving for the doctors. The second picture is of me getting ready for a car ride AFTER my shots. Mom and Dad took me on a long car ride hoping that I would fall asleep instead of cry. It worked too! Before I knew it I woke up and it was a new day with out shots!

We got to see Grandpa today!!!

So, mom took me to see my Grandpa today. It was so nice to cuddle up with him. I did a great job visiting too! There were some other people at the hospital getting better and the nurses said I brought smiles to their faces! Mission accomplished. Well, we stayed a long time so I got a nap on mommy while I was there too! I hope to go visit Grandpa again real soon!! I hope Thursday, that is the day they do "Dog Therapy".. I love dogs. Grandpa looked so good! He was moving around better with one leg than I do with two legs. He is going to have to teach me a few things.

Daddy and I keep busy together!

Mom and I have fun all day long but when dad comes home I get snugly. Tonight when Daddy got home he was real tired so we (Daddy, me, and Tivoli) took a power nap together. Daddy has been trying to work out more to stay strong for me, so after his power nap we headed to the treadmill. I like to watch Daddy run to learn the correct technique, and Tivoli dreams about running with him. Well, I am tired, better get some rest. I am sure we will be running tomorrow night too!

Christmas is coming

Christmas is coming so Mom tried to get some good pictures for Christmas cards. I hope I did a good job posing for her. She first tried me next to our big hairy dog, but Tivoli wouldn't cooperate, so she then placed me in a rocking chair. That was fun!! The last

picture she took I was snuggled in to my carseat ready for shopping. She says it looks like I am dreaming about Christmas. I wasn't though.. I was dreaming about eating AGAIN!

Now Starring...Tessa Olson!

Yes, here it is. My first starring role! Mom and dad said I will be a star someday, but in order to make it big, I have to do some smaller roles. So they booked this video called One Minute Abs. In it, I show other babies how to get the most out of their activity mats. The first video is a warm up exercise where I box around a duck. Stay tuned for the next installment when I'll study my face in the mirror.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a lot of fun during Thanksgiving. I got passed around a lot!! Mom dressed me in a very pretty dress for the occasion. Dad and Uncle Justin spent a lot of time watching my mom's side of the family chat and visit. They get overwhelmed sometimes. Tomorrow I get to visit my dad's side of the family. I am so excited.

I've been busy with mom this week!

I had my one month check up at the doctors on Wednesday. It wasn't that bad, they weighed me AGAIN, and I have put on some weight. I am now 9lb 5oz, which mom says is super! I am 21 inches long now and I love stretching to show it. I am eating well and sleeping longer through the night. I am still sleeping on my Daddy's chest through most of the night. It is just so warm, that I don't see myself sleeping anywhere else for a while. I even like sleeping on Mommy's chest!

We went to a toga party a few days ago and Mom bought me and her matching Togas.

Do I look like my mom?
She thinks I look smarter with glasses on! What do you think?

Tessa's First Wedding

Last weekend, my cousin Marci got married! I didn't get to see a lot of it because mom walked me out because I was being a little too loud. But I just wanted her to hold me up so I could see better...I have to work on using my words, I guess. Anyway, here are some pictures from the big event. I got to meet and re-meet some aunts, uncles, and cousins. I got passed around a bit. Everyone smelled like chicken and champagne. Not sure why though. The night went well and I slept really well when we got home. Daddy said he was already dreading having to give me away at my wedding someday.

Happy Halloween!!!

Halloween was great fun! We bought a pumpkin which is bigger than me! Then we got me all dressed up for Halloween pictures. Mom dressed me as a flower which my Aunt Bonnie bought for me!! She has such good taste! Then we went and visited some family. We started at Grandma and Grandppa's house. Mom let me rest up on Grandpa so that I could be in a good mood for the rest of our night. Then we headed to McHenry to see my Aunt Nancy and her family, Aunt Patti and Uncle Bob (that was the first time I met him), Aunt Lori and her family. Everyone said I look adorable.