Fall Fun 2012

Uncle Tim and Aunt Faye treated us to the JellyStone Park in Sioux Falls this weekend which was a blast!  Grandma treated us to a hotel room where we stayed with Aunt Mary and cousin Mak.  We were also fortunate to spend the day with my cousin, Sarah, her daughter, Brooklyn, and fiance, Josh.  It was just what we needed - lots of laughs, playtime for lil ones and the adults, and birthday celebration for Tim O. and Tim H. (missing Papa).

Thanks to all who made the day possible and created an entertaining weekend for us!  Loved every minute of our trip.  

Sarah guiding the kids through the corn maze

Mak and Brooklyn getting to know each other

Our troops

Max - Charlie - Sophia - Izzy - Brooklyn - Lincoln - Mak

We had to work hard to clean shoes after the maze (lots of rain lately)

Josh playing with the kids on the park equipment

Sophia Marie

This was the huge inflated pillow that we got to jump on.  It was AWESOME!  Josh and Tim stood on either side and jumped so those of us in the middle were flying around.

Everyone loved it except Max.

Charlie trying to run across while Faye bounced from below

Auntie Mel pile!

Linc taking a break

Sarah and I bouncing with Linc and Charlie

ON to the wagon ride with Yogi Bear

All the kiddos except Max - he didn't want anything to do with this giant bear

Max takes one step at a time

Next was the swimming pool

Mr. Max with his buddy Uncle Tim 

Charlie did awesome in the pool without floaties

Aunt Mary, Daddy, Linc, and Izzy enjoying the water

Singing to the birthday boys and had Halloween cookies for our treat

Tim H. - 39

Tim O. 31

Saying our good byes at the hotel

Linc - Charlie - Mak - Max

Mom and Sons Break

This was the 1st MEA break for this family.  I am so glad that I get these two days with the boys.  We were bummed that Dad had to work but we made sure we didn't waste our 2 days together.  We hit the Mankato Children's Museum and visited Dad at work on Thursday.  Friday we played basketball and ran on the track at the St. Peter community center, and then visited the library.  I was sad when Friday night came and I had to start my new parttime job and leave the boys.  I don't plan on wasting any free time I have with these three!  I love them to pieces and can't wait for the next day off we have together!

The next Timberwolves Star

Charlie is getting the hang of the game and enjoys his practices on Saturday mornings

Max exploring at the museum with a hammer and nails.  Surprisingly this kiddo left with NO injuries!

Pretending to be Papa with their hammers

on to the music room

Painting with mud

making more "music"/noise

They loved the sand bucket pulleys

Pizza shop

Library computers

This was Lincoln Thursday afternoon.  I grabbed lunch for them to eat on the way home from the museum and Lincoln fell asleep with food in his mouth!  Mission accomplished!

Timothy Jon...another year older

Tim is quite an incredible husband, father, brother, uncle, son, and friend to all of us!  His birthday was a complete success thanks to his sisters and their families, along with his entertaining sons.  The house was crazy loud with laughter, great stories about Nama/Mom O., and comments towards the football players on TV.  We spent half the night opening numerous cards sent to the family in Linda's name.  It is still amazing to think about how many people's lives were touched by her and her smile.  

We were also blessed with an unforgettable gift given to each of us from Heather's friend/cousin, Kayla.  She put together a book of pictures she took from our Light the Night walk for Linda.  Words can't describe how much that means to all of us!

Nama/Mom O. - We wish you could have been here with us tonight.  But just know that we laughed, hugged, and enjoy our time together.  And you were still the center of a few of the jokes!  We love you! 

The 6 grandkids

Charlie - Claire - Lincoln - Max - Karlie - Avery

Charlie and Claire (very loud pic!)

Time for presents 

Thank you to everyone for the wonderful gifts for the boys and Tim!  It is all very much appreciated!

Karlie read her card to Max - so sweet

The birthday kids

Lincoln and Max 3

Claire 6

Tim 31

The 6 BIG kids

Top - Tim, JP, Ben

Bottom - Melissa, Emily, Heather

A few pillow fights as well

Go Vikes!

THE LINDA OLSON FAMILY

Star Wars Fight

"Happy Birthday to you..."

Claire loves Uncle Tim so much she shared her candle with him :)

"It can't be, they're 3?!"

September 25, 2012, Maxwell George and Lincoln Thomas turned 3!  Tim and I cannot believe where the last three years have gone.  We always have said that we are blessed to have the experience of being parents of twins.  We love them so much and look forward to the next three years!

Favorite place for dinner - DINOS

Opening presents before pizza

He has not put down his new reader he got from Mom and Dad

Charlie got both the boys games for the readers and new shirts

Time for our birthday sundae

Auntie Mary (as busy as she is) made both the boys their birthday cakes again!  We had plans to celebrate together in Sioux Falls but we didn't get there.  Papa delivered the cakes to the boys here and they couldn't have been happier!

Chewbacca was Lincoln's and Master Yoda was Maxwell's

Time for presents with Papa and Grandma

They got their new coats/snowpants with sweet bomber hats!

Auntie Mary, Uncle Chris, malaki, and zak got the boys new snugglies, Chewie and Bugsby.  Bugsby reads books to Max and Chewie growls at Lincoln.  PERFECT!

Time to blow out the candles

Uncle Tim and Auntie Faye came to us and brought presents as well

This lil boy was in heaven when he opened his huge Yoda!

Off to the Animal Shelter to drop off Max and Lincoln's 3rd donation.  They were not happy because the lady said they couldn't visit the animals at that time.

We want to thank Papa, Grandma, Auntie Faye, Uncle Tim, "Uncle" Chuck, and "Auntie" Sheena for helping the boys make this donation a success!

This is a picture our Daycare Provider captured for us.  She knew I was having a hard time at work and not being with the boys.  Thanks Alisa!!

Aunt Faye and Uncle Tim told us they were taking the boys overnight with them to a hotel so we could get some much needed rest.  Everyone had their sleeping bags, a snuggly, and PJ's ready to go.  

We were told there was no tears and everyone had a great time.  I don't doubt it at all!  Thank you so much.  The night alone was needed and appreciated!

Emma Krumbee's pumpkin patch

Lincoln was in the very last train car :)

Papa and Grandma with half the grandkids

Best buds always snuggling or chasing each other

Uncle Tim at the hotel with his crew

Chewie and Linc bonding

Time to say our goodbyes at Panera 

We appreciate all the help that we received over the weekend.  We needed all of it and couldn't have gotten through without it.  After Papa left, Auntie Tina came for a few days to stay with us and Grandma.  We survived a terrible ordeal with their help and the boys are so lucky to have had the distraction.  From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all that were here in person and those that have continued support through phone calls and emails.