Charles T. The Foreman

The middle of St. Peter is being torn apart for reasons you will have to ask Tim :) He helped on the design plan - my husband the Engineer.

Since Charlie's new passion is construction sites and machines, we have been taking him downtown so he can sit, observe, and chat it up with the workers. There is a guy that has taken to Charlie big time and reminds me of my brother in law Chris. Everytime we are there, he stops to talk to Charlie and yesterday gave him a sticker for his hard hat. Charlie wore it proudly as he told me what the machines were doing.

Charlie's Uncle Chris is still in Iraq working hard. The other day Charlie asked me if we could call Uncle Chris which we are unable to do so we sent him an email. Uncle Chris replied immediately to Charlie's questions. He was grinning from ear to ear as I read what Chris wrote about the machines he drives etc. For two days after the email, everyone Charlie talked to had to hear about his Uncle Chris and the important work he is doing in Iraq. My sister told me that Chris is now working on a little video for Charlie so he can watch his Uncle on the big machines whenever he wants. What a sweetheart!!!

Thanks Chris for making my son's day! It's great to know that you are still thinking of us in MN even though you are so far away. We love you and hope you are staying safe. Hurry Home to Us!!

The Foreman overseeing the construction site - sporting his new sticker

Dad and Charlie watching the machines and feeling the ground rumble

Watching his face, you know he is thinking about everything he is watching

This is Charlie's favorite guy to watch - The Excavator with the hammer

Excited to get there and always tears when it is time to leave

Stretched to the MAX!

I am beginning to think that my skin with rip if it stretches anymore! Both babies are doing wonderfully. A turned himself around again so he is currently head down and B is still breech. The doc said if they stay in these positions I will be able to deliver A naturally but may have to do c-section with B. As long as they both come out pink and screaming I don't care. Enjoy the "lovely" updated picture.

32 wk Fraternal Twins

My beautiful baby bump

"Uncle" Ben and "Auntie" Jeanne Playdate

I put aunt and uncle in quotations because Charlie isn't related to Ben and Jeanne but they may as well be! Ben and Tim have been friends since diapers and Jeanne and I hit it off immediately. It's amazing how that happens - it's the case with all of Tim's closest friends. They got Charlie a Big Brother gift a while ago and wanted to come over and play with him etc. He was so excited to see them and of course had to show off ALL of his toys.
They are too good to be true friends that everyone needs.
Thank you for loving our Charlie like he was your nephew. We love you two!!

Charlie singing to his company - or eating a microphone!

Talking demolition and Ben

Jeanne and Charlie making spaghetti with play-doh (gift from them)

Showing Jeanne the ropes of the train table

"Until next time friends!"

Charlie's Great Grandpa Turns 80!!

Last Saturday we headed up to the cities to take Grandpa Rol out for his 80th birthday (Aug 12th). Charlie insisted on giving his great Grandpa a Thomas the Train so that was part of his present. He also gave him a frame that he painted for Grandpa that has a place for three pictures. Charlie put his in and then we named the others for his brothers. Rol was very excited to see Charlie and didn't stop smiling. We were also fortunate enough to have Tim's aunt Becky and Grandma Millie join us for lunch.

The Olson Men after lunch

Grandpa sharing his birthday dessert with Charlie - he didn't want the waiters to sing to him but couldn't contain himself while Charlie sang for him.

Welcome To Our Family!

My cousin Amanda and her husband Tim became parents on August 19th to a very beautiful healthy baby girl!! We are so excited to have this baby here safe and sound after a very nerve-racking pregnancy for Amanda. Sloane Alexandra was 6 lbs 8 oz and 19.75 in long with a ton of dark (Haggar) hair. After visiting them last night Tim and I have come to the conclusion that she looks exactly like her dad, BUT she definitely looks like a Haggar baby.

Amanda has a labor story like no other that I have heard before and got through it without pain meds (stronger than I). Charlie was so excited to see his newest cousin and brought her one of his paintings. He kept saying "Hi baby" and rubbing her hair. It was great to see how he would respond to a lil one and now I can't wait to see him as a big brother.

Congrats to two wonderful, deserving people! We love all 3 of you!

Charlie with his Great Aunt Teresa with her newest granddaughter Sloane

The newest Daddy in our family, Tim introducing his daughter to Charlie

"Hi Baby"

It accord to me after we left that I didn't get any pictures of this beautiful baby's face. I'm sure Amanda will be sharing quite a few in the future - can't wait.

More Than Prepared

Tim has been teasing me about the babies' room and how the closet looks like a bomb shelter :) Like I said, I don't feel prepared until my closets look like store shelves (must be the Haggar in me). My lil sis has requested pictures of the nursery so we thought we would share. We didn't change much from when Charlie was in there. Enjoy!

I was at the doctor's office yesterday for another check up and all is well. I need to continue resting when I can otherwise no restrictions. Tim and I very much appreciate Charlie's Nama being able to spend a few hours with Charlie while I was at my appointment. He had a great time and can't wait for their next adventure.

The babies have names! CT has nicknamed them Max and Linx

The Curious George quilt that my mom made Charlie

Charlie's present to his baby brothers - Thanks for the idea Mom. He loved painting it and was very proud to see it on the wall

Where Charlie is going to read his brothers stories

Cribs touching (suggestions from a nurse for twins)

Our awesome Chicco carseats (green one was Charlie's from nama and the new blue one from some of my Haggar aunts and cousins)

A Weekend That Shouldn't Have Ended!

Charlie's Papa made another trip out to see us before the babies arrive to spend time with Charles T. and celebrate my birthday with us. It was an awesome weekend that we wish wouldn't have ended. On Thursday Charlie picked out a new sandbox and spent 3 hours at the park watching construction with Papa, on Friday we played at the mall with Charlie's friend Auden, on Saturday we had a "Day out with Thomas", and Sunday celebrated my 28th birthday. We cannot wait for the next opportunity to spend time with Papa/Dad. It is a good day when he doesn't have to think about the store at ALL. Thanks for everything Dad - we love you and miss you terribly already.

"Ok guys put the sand right in here and HURRY!"

Charlie's "employees" working hard to get that box filled

Papa and Charlie in their new hats discussing our "wonderful" President's decisions

Favorite place to be - Outside

A game of Cat and Mouse

Awaiting our turn to ride the famous Thomas the Tank Engine

Enjoying the rides/games before the train ride

We didn't get the best seats, in fact we were sitting next to the bathrooms :(

It was a great experience and we were glad that Papa could join us

The Famous Thomas

Checking out the wheels etc

Tina and I shared a cake b/c we weren't home for her birthday

Enjoying our ice cream cake that Papa says is going to give all of us heart attacks

Brain Freeze

The painful good - bye made funny by turning their hats around

How We Are Passing the Time

Well it seems as though time is standing still some days AND nights where I just watch the clock tick. On Wednesday we had to make a trip to the ER because I had contractions that didn't let up after two hours at home. Charlie's Aunt Tina ran over so we could go to the hospital and get checked out. After three and a half hours of poking and prodding the contractions calmed down and we were able to go home b/c I wasn't dilating anymore than I already was. In the end, I was told the contractions were brought on due to dehydration and stress. Tim and I are 100% focusing on the health of all 3 of our boys and nothing else. There are no restrictions as of right now on my activity except for not picking Auden and Charlie up. My lil man is getting use to this and now asks "Mommy can we snuggle on the couch?". My answer everytime is YES, of course!

Today we had another rate of growth ultrasound and here are the results - Baby A is 3 lbs 4 oz with a heartrate in the 140's AND breach again. Baby B is 3lbs 8 oz with a heartrate in the 150's AND breach. I am at 30wks and the boys are both measuring at 31 + wks. My tummy is measuring at 39cm which obviously explains the uncomfortableness. I would do anything for these babies, even if that means no to little sleep, two heads stuck in my rib cage, and a bellly that feels like a giant bruise (seriously). After being at the doc's office for hours today I received a phone call from all 4 of my siblings asking how it went and how I was. It is a wonderful feeling knowing that even though I can't see them or hug them, they are still with me through this whole thing. Thank you to all of you - I love you more than words can describe and can't wait to share these babes with everyone.

The following pictures are just random goofball pictures of the three of us enjoying each other's company and passing the time. Enjoy

Pilsiner's 1st bath at home - very much a success and saved 30 bucks!

Charlie nursing Pilsi back to health ( he was coughing and it made CT nervous so he gave him water)

Bonding with his brothers from the outside - they all 3 enjoyed it

Mommies were made for stickers

Construction Zone - Hard Hats Required

A Night with Nama

After a terrible traffic jam, Nama got to Charlie's house safe and sound for fun in the sun, block building, reading, and a nice dinner. Tim's cousin Caleb gave Charlie his old blocks and a train book from his childhood and Linda was able to bring them over. Charlie had her read the train book over and over, in between throwing blocks into the bucket together.

Thanks for a great afternoon Linda. It was awesome that Tim and I were able to get our last room ready before the babies arrive. Charlie had a wonderful time and continued to talk about burying treasures with Nama.

Playing blocks (Pilsi HAS to be right next to Nama)

Reading the new (old) train book - Not a 2 yrs old's book but you never would have known

Taking a break after baking in the sun

"Where's Grandma?"

My mom was with us the past week and left this morning. She brought us back from Rapid City and stayed for the baby shower. We had a blast doing all the things we love to do together. Everytime she was out of Charlie's sight we would hear "Where's Grandma?!". They will get alot of each other's company when the babies are born. Thanks Mom for everything you do!

Reading about construction sites - He can't get enough of these big machines

Charlie said he wanted a picture of his babies

No one hugs you like your grandma or nama

A smile to get anyone through a tough day

Playing Sequence with Aunt Tina and Grandma

Helping Grandma make the meat pies for the shower

Decided to take a backseat with the rolling pin

Charlie's new painting project with Grandma, a wooden train