Congratulations Kari!!

Our friend Kari gave birth to her newest son Ryan Francis on Monday morning. He was 8lb 15 oz and very healthy. Kari doesn't have small babies - her first son was a 10 pounder!!

Kari and Ryan (3days old)

"Bright lights MOM!"

A Wonderful Way to Celebrate a Life

Son, Brother, Husband, Father, and Friend

Jon Roland Olson

Monday was the annual golf tournament to remember and celebrate the life of Tim's father and Charlie's Papa Jon. It was Charlie's second year attending and had much more fun this time around. Auntie Heather is always entertaining, as well as his cousins Karlie and Claire.

Tim has the same foursome every year since the beginning, except his good buddy Ben was unable to make it. Fortunately Andy's brother (another Ben) stepped in to complete the team. They had a great time and placed third in the tournament. Tim says one day he will be playing with Charlie on his team, but I think it will have to be okayed by "Uncles" Chuck and Tate.

I didn't play this year b/c I was unsure how Charlie would do but he was just fine. We will get our team back together next year (Tim's mom Linda, Chuck's wife Sheena, myself, and hopefully Tate's g/f Jess). It is always a blast and a great way to get friends and family back together for a day.

Charlie's great Nama Millie and Karlie and Claire's Nama Donna

Emily, Claire, Karlie, Charles, and Tim

The Olsons

Tim's team: Tim, Ben Lucht, Tate, and Chuck (Andy)

Literally Friends for Life

(You couldn't hand pick better buddies than these 2! They were Tim's best men in our wedding of course)

"Auntie" Sheena with Charlie saying their good-beys

Grandpa Rol, Heather, Linda, and Becky

Charlie and Dad with Uncle Eric

Tim's aunt and uncle Becky and Kris

Charlie and Mom practicing our game

Sheena was showing Charlie how to putt, but he would just pick the ball up and throw it to her

Famous Daddy and Char picture

"I'll go and park this for you Daddy."

The best looking couple at the tournie (j/k)

"Momma, why can't I be with Daddy right now?"

The ultimate babysitter, Auntie Heath taking Charlie for a walk

Cousins, Karlie - Charles - Claire

"I'm just going to move this momentarily"

Papa & Nana to the Rescue

Papa and Nana Haggar came out for a week to spend time with Charlie and help me get the house ready for other lil ones. We had a great time shopping, playing, reading books, and going for walks.
I couldn't have accomplished as much without them here. Auden was especially fond of Charlie's Nana, giving her tons of smiles and coos. Charlie wouldn't let Papa out of his sight, even to take a shower! The day they left, Charlie and I saw them off in the driveway where Charlie cried and chased after the car. I can't say that I didn't cry as well. It's always a sad day when my parents leave.

We love you two very much and appreciate you more than you will ever know!!

Rollin' out the play - dough - his new favorite activity

Nana had to drag Charlie in from the heat

Yes, Papa is IN the playhouse with Charlie. He said there was more shade there!

Auden wanted to give it a try but was unsure of the grass

Papa was showing Charlie how to use nuts and bolts

"Try to catch me Papa!"

This was right before they left and poor Charles T. had no idea

Mom & Charlie Day

We didn't have baby Auden yesterday so Charlie and I took advantage of the free time. We went to the park before lunch, which was completely empty (extremely nice!). After I was done tutoring, we met our friends Kari and Mitchel at the pool. Then it was off to Dino's for dinner with Dad before I had my meeting. The waitress gave Charlie a ball of pizza dough to play with which he loved. Hope everyone's summer is going as well as ours!

Exploring on his own

"I love my life!"

Always his favorite part

Swinging together - trying to get a mother/son picture :)

Off to the toddler pool

Time for a nap

Our friends Mitchel and Kari

(Kari's c-section is Aug 4th!!)

"Am I suppose to eat this Momma?"

"I am playing with food and NOT getting in trouble!"

A Day @ the ZOO

Friday was our monthly playdate with cousins and Nama. We decided to go to the MN Zoo in the afternoon for exploration and ice cream! Charlie really enjoyed himself this time around - pointing at everything, around every corner. It is great to see him bond with his cousins, aunties, and Nama.

Nama, Karlie, and Charlie

"What's next Momma?"

Mom and Charlie at the shark tank

Aunts Emily and Heather with Claire

"Can I, Can I?" (Claire really wanted to get in with the BIG "kitty")

Two Of A Kind

Karlie was such a big helper - saved Charlie from the snake tunnel

Claire Bear and Charles T. lookin at the bears

The 3 cousins trying to find Nemo

"I scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!"

Charlie with his Nama wettin' their whistles

Charlie's New Tricks

Our baby is now a little boy! Everyday he amazes us with something else he has picked up from Tim, Luxie, or myself. Some of his new favorite things to do are: burb the baby (Auden), bring me his shoes to go outside, throw his ball for Pilsener, tickle Auden's toes, and CHAT. We figured out that he has about 10 words in his vocabulary right now and uses them frequently (Mom, Dad, Papa, Nana, out, up, dog, ball, NO, don't). We are definitely working on "yes mommy".

Tired baby @ the pool with friends Luxie and Missy

Playing with my new toys

Trying to put his shoes on himself

"1, 2, 3 CATCH"