Christmas 2012

Oh yes...they were up early!!

Notice how dark it is outside!

Our beautiful Christmas tree

Christmas Choir

Emma Jane is one who likes to be involved....in EVERYTHING!  She is definitely a go-getter. Early in the school year she campaigned and was chosen to be a student leader.  She recently applied to be a school library assistant for next year (6th grade).  She had to fill out an application, get a letter of recommendation, and interview.  She got the job! In addition to all this, she has been asked to babysit nearly every weekend for the last few months and she's only 11.  We are so proud of her.  Here she is performing with the school christmas choir. :) 

Gingerbread houses 2012

This is one of our funnest traditions....boy were they happy to see all that candy!!!

Thanksgiving 2012

We had a wonderful feast on Thanksgiving day!  After the feast we watched "Gremlins".  As you can see, we were all pretty sleepy after all the turkey........

Seth and Mary came over later with their sweet baby Leo. :)

And here's grandma B wit the kids

...and grandpa B :)

Halloween 2012

Well here you have it....7 seven creepy Olson kids!  Pearl: Rapunzel, Mae: Witch, Luke: Vampire, Emma: Marty Mcfly, Claire: Doctor, Lincoln Bear, Marybelle: Tiger

Birthdays

This is Pearl Ann Olson.  She is happy, beautiful, sweet, and funny.  She turned 5 on August 1, 2012!  She is having lots of fun with pre-school friends this year and learning a lot.  She is excited to start kindergarten next fall!  For her birthday, she got to have a "night owl" pajama party with her friends.  She had an owl cake and piñata. :)  We love you so much Pearl!

 This is Marybelle Olson.  On September 17, 2012 she turned 4!!  She is very fun to have in our family.  We call her the "Comfort Queen" because she loves to be warm and comfy with her blanky and thumb.    We love her so much, and are grateful for all of her hugs!

Mae Marilla Olson turned 7 on September 22, 2012.  Let me tell you, this girl is FUNNY!!  She is always smiling and giggling, and it's hard not to smile when you're around her.  We love you too Mae!! :)

Emma Jane Olson turned 11 on November 19, 2012.  She is growing up so fast!!!  She is very smart, beautiful, talented and kind.  For her birthday, she had her two best friends over to celebrate.  Emma is a very helpful and responsible girl, and we love and appreciate her so much!!!

Lincoln Daniels Olson turned ONE on December 2, 2012.  Wow!!  This is my newborn baby!!  He has been a fantastic baby.  We all love his cuteness, and how he loves music so much.  Every time he hears music of any kind, he immediately starts moving to the beat and directing with his arm.  What a sweetheart he is!             

Park City Get Away

Time to catch up!  Early in the fall, Casey and I went to Park City for a little weekend get away (we did bring Lincoln, but he was a good baby for us).  I LOVE these...they are a most important thing for us.:)  We stayed in a nice hotel and had fun swimming laps, then soaking away our troubles in the hot tub.  We did a little shopping at the outlets, then took a drive through the Sundance area to get a close-up look at the fall colors.  Wow!  One of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen!   We also did a little hiking. I came home refreshed and with a renewed appreciation for my children and responsibilities.