3 Amigos

This guy is everywhere - and yes grandma and nama, daddy was right behind him!

After our bike ride - they love to ride and watch

Getting excited to go.

Love this shot of my big boy on his big bike. Where has the time gone?!

Charlie just purchased his 1st big boy bike on Sunday. Couldn't be prouder of him. Family bike rides have been awesome now because he can keep up with Tim and I no problem!

Enjoying the kiddy pool after everyone's swimming lessons. Thanks to Aunt Tina and friend Erik for helping!

Charlie is so proud to dunk his head over and over

Big brother always wants to share his new tricks with his babies

Their daddy has gotten so brave on bath nights. Two boys at a time now!

Charlie and Linc bonding as Linc runs CT over in the car

'What are you looking at?! I like my hair this way"

Babies first time at the mall play center. They couldn't get enough!

Max got all the way to the top of this slide/bridge. Grandma's spider monkey!

Max checking out the ambulance

Happy Birthday To Me!

Every birthday my Grandpa Ed had he would sing Happy Birthday to himself. So Happy Birthday to me! I celebrated my 29th with my boys and sister on the 16th. I spent the day with the boys at the park after visiting the doctor's office with the babies. Tim made a wonderful meal, ice cream cake and homemade cookies from our neighbors. I appreciated all the phone calls and birthday wishes I got. I have to say my favorite was Iz and Soph fighting over the phone to wish me a Happy Birthday! Made my day (see I don't need daughters).

"Should we really count these Charlie?"

Make a Wish

Max loves it when Daddy throws him in the air

Lincoln loved the slide

My eldest makes me feel extremely special all year round

A Momma with her boys

My heart is at peace when I'm in the company of these three amazingly wonderful sons.

Tim says all the time that Linc is just like Charlie, Mommy comes 1st

Taking turns pushing

OOOHHH WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?!

Tim, the boys, and I are so lucky to have the neighbors we do! Jenni and Jed have summers off so we are able to spend alot of time with them, as well as Keira (Charlie's best girl). The kiddos love to ride their bikes together, run through the sprinklers, swing, and share EVERYTHING. Jenni has been so helpful with the babies as well, helping when they are both crabby outside or watching Charlie while Tim and I attend to the babes. Thank you Thank you Thank you neighbors!!

Keira and Charlie playing soccer

Twist and Turn

Getting sprayed with water is always fun

COUNTY FAIR 2010

Growing up WAY too fast

Always looking out for each other

Max wanted to mount this horse faster than you can say Yeehaa

Jenni, Keira, Charlie, and Dad meeting the horse

They are a year apart in age but you'd never guess it when they are together

Tim took Keira on the potato sack slide - Brave girl

Oh look there's Tim again - with Charlie having a blast

Jenni and Keira petting a duck's tail

These are the sheep they see every time we drive to Mankato

Nasty, smelly pigs

We'll love you forever and Like you for always !

(CT chose the post title) Well this year's golf tournament was "interesting". Tim left Monday morning with Scott to play his heart out while I planned to leave the house at 2 to be there for him. After a flat tire, visit from a tow truck, three stops to find a tire to replace the damaged one, I was on the road with the boys at 3:45. With guardian angels on our shoulders, we made it there by 5 to sit with Tim after he was done golfing. It didn't matter what happened that day, I knew that the boys needed to be there with their Dad to remember their Papa Jon. Tim was more than happy to see his support group at the door. He appreciates every one that makes the effort year after year to participate in this important day, especially his buddies Chuck, Tate, Ben, and all the others that have played by his side.

Right after we got there, a VERY happy Daddy to see his family and a VERY relieved Lincoln that Mommy got them there after a crazy day!

Daddy and Charlie cheering for the cause

Charlie with his cousins Claire and Karlie drawing names from the box

Daddy and Maxwell playin'

Grandma Millie and Lincoln

Max was bonding with "uncle" Ben

Tim's team this year was a bit different due to work schedules and life in general. We missed Tate and Chuck dearly but completely understand their absence's!!

Team from Left to Right - Brother in Law -Ben J., Friend of Ben J- TJ, Tim, Tim's buddy from work-Scott, and the one and only Ben Oberle (one of the originals)

The Golfers and Olson Boys

Watch out Chuck, Tate, and Ben! The up and coming new foursome in the works! J/K the original four will be together til the end! (wish Lincoln had his head up)

The Tim Olson Family

Tim, the five of us will ALWAY be together and the boys and I would do anything to be with you on this day every year! Flat tire or not we will always show you our support. You are an amazing Father and an inspiration to those around you!

Remember Me...

When a person you love passes away, Look to the night sky on a clear day. The star that to you, appears to be bright, Will be your loved one, Looking upon you during the night. The lights of heaven are what shows through. As your loved one watches all that you do. When you feel lonely for the one that you love, Look to the Heavens in the night sky above.~ Author Unknown

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them

We had the pleasure of being surrounded by family once again this last weekend. Grandma Millie spent Friday night and all day Saturday, my parents and nephew Malaki thru Monday, and Aunt Teresa, Uncle Doug, and 2nd cousin Indi on Sunday. It was busy as usual with a garage sale, trip to the MN Zoo, breakfast at Panera (a usual w/ my parents), fun in the pool, and a birthday celebration for my 29th!

Enjoying all the attention he got

"The couch is my new favorite spot, but I get stuck on the corners"

"I told you to move Lincoln! It's not my fault"

"Ok lets hug and make up!"

Can you tell who is on TV? That's right Pat from Wheel of Fortune. Whenever Max is upset we turn the Wheel on for him and all is good - also works on Grandma Millie!

Grandma Millie and Maxwell taking a nap at the garage sale

Lincoln had a great nap and then went to enjoy the grass with a toothbrush

Maxi after his nap with Grandma Millie - nice hair buddy

Storytime

Max and Grandma hanging out

Company is the best

MN ZOO

In Awe of everything he sees

A bit sleepy but enjoyed the sights

Papa pullin' the big boys in the wagon

Two peas in a pod - grandma and grandma Millie stuck together after too much walking

Checking out the monkeys

Daddy and Max

Mak and Papa swimming with the fish

Grandma's favorite part - sea turtles

Taking a break from the sun in the ribs of a dinosaur

The men on the look out for the camels

Everyone is in need of cold refreshments. Grandma Millie had her rootbeer float (something she use to share with Grandpa Rol)

Birthday Party

Beautiful flowers from Grandma Millie

So glad Charlie's 2nd cousin Indi came to play

Charlie, Mak, and Indi playing in the sprinkler

Tim and my mom made an awesome meal for the celebration including appetizers, main course, and an amazing cake

Blowing out my candles with Maxwell

Papa and his BIG boys eating birthday cake

My beautiful handcrafted jewelry armoir designed by my talented father. My dad gave me my first jewelry box on my 17th birthday and 12 yrs later on my 29th birthday I get this one. Thank you so much Dad for a one of a kind work of art.

There are no words that can tell you how much I love this picture

Grandma and Lincoln savoring the moment

Until next time