Who remembers Reading Rainbow?

At our house we love reading!

It is amazing to see the progression from when Olivia was a little baby and how she is now when we read with her.  When we read now she studies every page, really looks at the pictures, points to the animals when I ask where they are, and turns the pages for me.

I just love watching her learn and grow - it is SO AMAZING! 

Also - I may just be a book hoarder! I love kids books and get very board with the ones we have!

My kind of scrapbooking

I love the idea of scrapbooking but the time, money and motivation just aren't there for me.

So instead I have been making books on Shutterfly.  I have a bunch planned out - just not totally created yet.

So far I have made a Pregnancy Journal (which I started and kept up through the entire pregnancy), Olivia's Newborn Photos and Olivia's 3 Month Photos.  Once I get her 6 month photos in the mail I will get on that one too!

Books I have planned.... Top 10 of 2012, Grandparents book for both sets, and a monthly update/progress book for the baby along with milestones, favorite things, etc.

I love how they turn out and they are so fun to make!

It is way easier for me to make books of this adorable baby girl.  I still need to make our Wedding and Honeymoon Book...it's only been coming up on 3 years. Whoops!

Our favorite books!

We have been reading to Miss Olivia since she was born.  We read to her for at least 20 minutes a day (which can be a challenge on some days!)

Recently, she has really been getting into the books.  Looking at the pictures, touching the pictures, looking up and watching me read to her and of course the grabbing and eating of the pages!

Here are some of our favorite books as of late.

 We love Olivia books!

These are such great books. They are just the right length and have bright fun pictures.  Olivia's favorite is Bubbles, Bubbles! We got them at Target for $1 - such a steal!

The Hiccupotamus is one of my favorites - I even have it memorized! Also on the list is Where is Home, Little Pip? Kumak's Fish (great book!), Humphrey's Bear, and If You Give A Dog A Donut.

Here are some of our favorite board books - these are great when her attention span just isn't ready for a longer book.

 This one is for me! I started reading it right when Olivia was born but it got put to the side.  Starting it back up again!