Charlie & Co.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Meet Mighty Mak

Mak, Mighty Mak, Malaki, or Hambone - our nephew/cousin was here for the weekend with my sister Mary and the boys' Grandma. Mary and Malaki wanted to get here asap to meet Maxwell and Lincoln. We made it to a pumpkin patch, the pool, and the backyard for fun. It was a great visit and we wish we could have more time with them. Next time we hope that Uncle Chris can join them.

Mak - loves to be naked!

Have been like brothers from the start

Uncle Tim having a blast with the boys - wonder how he is going to juggle 2 more next year

Aunt Tina and Mary getting ready to catch the boys

Never a warning - "Act First", Mak's motto

Aunts Tina and Mary reading with Charlie (he couldn't decide who to read with)

Mak shoving his mom in the tunnel

Max snoozing and Linc showing off

Dad and Grandma time

Aunt Mary and Lincoln bonding

Charlie in jail

Tina and Charlie hiding

Tina loves her boys - Mak calls her T-T

Mak and his beautiful Mommy

Charlie, Mak, and I wrestling

It felt awesome to play with Charlie this way again!

Tina captured this pic as Charlie was running and screaming

Trying to overcome his fears of the big kid swing

Malaki and his Mommy pumpkin hunting

This year's family picture after picking our pumpkins

Lincoln is in the carseat to the left and Max is the burrito in my arms

Grandma and her boys in a train

The whole crew on the hunt for pumpkins (Tim behind the camera)

Great picture - Both boys had their eyes open!

Date Night

On Thursday Charlie's Aunt Tina came over to take him on a date. They went to dinner together and toy shopping. Charlie came home with 2 new trucks, a full belly, and a smile from ear to ear! It was great for Tim and I to have the night with the babies and dinner by ourselves. Most importantly, it was wonderful for Charlie to have one on one time with his Auntie and feel special. They already have plans for a sleepover for the next date. What a lucky guy! Thanks Aunt Tina - next time Charlie will pay.

The cute couple on their way out

Charlie entertaining his date with trucks

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Growing Like Weeds

The boys had their first doc's visit on Friday (2 wk check up) and we were very pleased with what he had to say. When we brought Max home from the hospital he weighed 5 lbs 3 oz and now he is 6lb 6 oz! Lincoln was 5lb 13 oz coming home and now he is 6 lbs 11 oz! They have definitely pasted their birth weights and Tim and I can see the changes daily. Their muscle tone is excellent and starting to have more awake time during the day. As far as personalities go, they are staying true to what they did in the womb. Max continues to let Linc call the shots. Tim and I have concurred the schedule as much as you can with newborns.

Charlie continues to make the adjustment just like Mom and Dad are. He loves to help us change diapers, get pacifiers when needed, and tells us when someone is unhappy. We saw a few tantrums in the first week but he is a wonderful big brother! On Saturday Uncle Terry asked Charlie when we do when the babies cry and he responded with "We say - What's wrong honey?" We all had a laugh with that one, must listen to Mom too much. Lord knows I wouldn't be able to do this w/o my Charlie.

We continue to get phone calls and emails from family and friends that are willing to come to us which is wonderful. We don't know when we are going to feel ready to take these lil ones too far from home. So thank you for understanding and showing your support!

Max and Linc sporting their outfits from Aunt Teresa

One says "Going to Grandpa's" and the other says "Off to Grandma's"

More Tummy Time - need to be facing each other

Pic on one of Grandma's blankies

Their first bath - Charlie was in charge of rinsing (scary for mom and dad)

The Introductions Continue :)

This last weekend the boys' Grandma, Papa, Uncle Tim, Aunt Faye, and cousins Izzy and Sophie came for a visit. We had a great time playing, eating treats (thanks Grandma), and holding babies & toddlers. Charlie enjoyed his time with the family and as always hates to see them go. He always seems to pick up right where he left off with his cousins, uncles, and aunts from Rapid City. It makes me very happy to see this since sometimes there is way too big of a gap between visits. We do what we can on both ends to make it easier on our kiddos and each other.

As many of you know, all 3 of our Tims have a birthday in October (Tim O. is 10-07, Tim II is 10-08, and my dad Tim is 10-19 - we won't share the years). Since they were all here we decided to celebrate together. It was a great time and hopefully we can do it again next year.

Thank you Tim and Faye for spending your long weekend in MN. It means the world to Tim and I that you got here. Thanks to Mom and Dad for another great weekend with you as well - you know your room is always ready at the Haggar-Olson Inn.

Charlie, Max, and Lincoln in the Vikes gear (part of Tim's b-day present)

My brother Tim and sis in law Faye made the babies Vikings blankets and Charlie a Vikes pillow as well

Charlie and Izzy had to help Uncle tim blow out his candle on the cake

Happy Birthday Dad, brother, and husband!!!

Tim FINALLY has his KEEN's. Charlie, my dad, and I all have a few pairs and Tim has always wanted some.

Snuggling with Uncle Tim and Sophie at breakfast

Sophie getting tickled by Papa - she didn't seem to mind the whiskers

'Where to Izzy?"

The cutest muffin top I've ever seen!! :)

Grandma trapping the kiddos for a quick pic

Aunt Faye enjoying holding Max

After a few tears, all the kids earned their ice cream

Uncle Tim - the juggle gym

The other Uncle Tim scaring Izzy :)

The girls got their Uncle Tim a dice game for his b-day but didn't want to give it up

Quality time together

Great Uncle Terry visiting again - we can't get enough of this guy!

My dad doesn't seem to mind sharing his grandkids with his brother :)

Lincoln very comfy in his great uncle's hands

The proud uncle holding Max for the 1st time

My entertaining husband always finds a way to scare the adults with new games for the kids

'Higher Dad!"

Their new couch aka Papa

Faye also captured some great pictures and has posted them on her blog (Tim and Faye Haggar - linked on the side of this page)

Monday, October 5, 2009

Our First Week

The Olson household is doing great! All 3 of the boys are adjusting well, including Mom and Dad. We had a home visit from a county nurse and both of the boys had gained 2 oz in the day and a half that they had been home - AWESOME. They have their first doc's visit on Friday which we are anxiously awaiting. We have the boys on the same schedule which was easy to do, never thought I would be saying that. They had their first outing on Sunday to church and it was wonderful to see them welcomed into our church family.

We have had the help of my mom for the first week as well as Tim being home from work. Charlie loved having his Grandma here and cried with Mom when she went home yesterday. BUT she and Papa will be back on Wednesday!! Auntie Tina has been visiting when she can, but overcoming a cold which makes it hard. The boys were able to meet their Great Grandparents Millie and Rol on Sunday along with their Aunt Heather. Today they had their first playdate aka napdate with Sloane, their second cousin while we were able to visit with Aunt Teresa and Amanda. Our visitors have kindly brought the boys gifts and dinners for Mom and Dad which are much appreciated! Thank You Thank You!

We are also very excited for Max and Lincoln to meet their cousins Izzy and Sophie along with Uncle Tim and Aunt Faye this weekend. Aunt Mary and cousin Malaki will be here in a few weeks to continue welcoming our boys to the family. They won't know what hit them when they finally meet all of their cousins, aunts, and uncles.