We Love Visitors!

We had a great week, all the way through the weekend. Aunt Faye was here Tuesday thru Thursday for a conference and stayed with us. On Saturday Aunt Teresa, Cousin Amanda and Sloane were here for pictures, lunch, and DINOS! We were happy to see everyone and enjoyed our time spent together!

Aunt Faye and Max working and reading

Aunt Faye brought presents for all the boys and they were so thankful! Thanks again Faye!

Checking out their new Potato Heads and movie

Max, Lincoln, and Sloane reading together

(Sloane was born just over a month before the boys)

Sloane and Linc climbing. Charlie was so excited when he found out that Sloane loves dinosaurs too!

Amanda at work! Charlie actually got this pic - Not bad.

Aunt Teresa dancing for Charlie

Mamas playin' with the tots

I love that it looks like Max is reading to Linc and Sloane. They are obviously interested. It has been great to see them grow. Charlie still remembers going to the hospital to see Sloane after she was born. Thanks again Amanda for your talent and time!!

Good Luck Charmers

The Olson Men at the parade

Everyday promises to be eventful with these 3!

Ready for BEEEEER!

Loves taking pics of his handsome self

Mom's Lucky Charm!

Charlie's buddy Keira

Keira, CT, Max, and Linc ready for the action to start

Keira and CT dancin' with the bands

Linc and Charlie gathered all the candy together

Max felt safer with Daddy

Lincoln - The Good Luck Charmer

Max - "I look like a Million Bucks!"

Unlce Ben's Day!

We're so very thankful

We're so very fortunate too

To have you as a Brother-In-Law

And a great friend too

Happy Birthday and all the Best!

We had the honor of celebrating Ben's birthday with him on Saturday night (Heather's hubby). The boys saw him for a short while before bed but made sure they gave him all the love they could. Tim, Heather, myself and Ben made a night of it! Heather and I both agreed that we needed those laughs and the boys delivered. It was a great way to celebrate such a great guy! He is wonderful to Heather and all of us! It took sooo long to get together b/c of everyday hiccups in life BUT it doesn't matter in the end! We made it happen, had a wonerful time, and can't wait for the next. Love you both!

Heather and the boys were hiding in their "cave"

Uncle Ben and Linc doing a puzzle (Linc was a lil better when they got here)

Uncle Ben with his lil dudes. Ben and Charlie both sporting their Twins hats

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN!

Ben's favorite - DQ cake. Ben said the cake made him feel like his lil brother was with him (Sam is stationed in Japan right now)

one tiny candle to make the wish that counts all year long

Charlie giving good night hugs to his Aunt and Uncle

Our push up contest! Tim was obviously making fun of the girls!

Thanks Uncle Terry and Aunt Colleen!!

(I borrowed this pic from Colleen's facebook collection) My Aunt Colleen and Uncle Terry watched the boys for us last night while Tim and I had a night out. Charlie was so excited he couldn't focus on anything else. We appreciate their help and making the drive down to hang out with the boys!

The boys are sporting their tattoos that Uncle Terry brought them.

Are you loving the expression on Lincoln's face in this picture?! haha All he needs in a pack of cigs rolled up in his sleeve.

Max and Linc love to hug and show their affection for each other

"Hey Mama! We're not doing anything!"

Linc loves the Little People books that are full of pictures. His fav is the animal book

Max has a new official nickname given to him by Papa "Booker". This kid reads in bed, at the dinner table, while everyone else is playing around him....

Linc reading with his buddy Pils

Family Faces are Magic Mirrors...

...looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future.

BINGO!!

We had our 3rd annual girls weekend and it was one to remember for soooo many reasons. Last year we were celebrating our Aunt's end with her fight with cancer, the birth of three babies, and job promotions. This year was especially dedicated to our cousin Becky, the soldier/warrior! She is being deployed at the end of April and we KNOW that she will return to us safely after her 12 months of service. She is a crew chief on a Black Hawk Helicopter (I still think of her as this lil girl teasing her bro). We are so proud of her and will be sending her our love through care packages, emails, and hopefully skype.

Our weekend consisted of massages, shopping, BINGO (in honor of grma Helen), eating, movies, tons of laughter and a few tears, and things that I swore never to talk about! I cherish every moment I get to spend with my ladies. They mean the world to me. My mom has these hugs that I continue to feel even after I leave her arms. My lil sister Mary always makes me laugh even when I just want to cry. My older sis Christina has this amazing way of making me feel like a beautiful, confident woman (I don't know how she does it!). Feeling loved doesn't describe the emotions I have when I'm surrounded by these strong, beautiful, and supportive women!

My cute lil sis and roomie for the weekend

The triplets - My amazing mom and aunts Kathy and Debbie

This picture was taken for Grma Helen. 3 gigglin' young ladies outside Cracker Barrel

Our nice dinner out on Saturday, Mary Bear and Mom

My date for the evening Tina

There can be no situation in life in which the conversation of my dear sister will not administer some comfort to me.

Playing "Buzz Word" with cousin Sarah with a FEW DRINKS

Sarah introduced us to Chuck Norris - oh my! (terrible headache the next morning)

Mary, Tina, Me, and Sarah

Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there

Tina was on guard...or pretending to be Chuck Norris. I can't remember!

I thought my mom's whole purpose was to be my mom. That's how she made me feel!

It's so good to know that wherever you are, a Mom is with you in spirit and in love.

And when I returned home on Sunday afternoon, I was greeted with so many snotty kisses and hugs! Tim continues to say to me "I don't know how you do it! You're amazing!"

All 3 of them attacked with huge hugs and I couldn't have been happier

A round of Ring Around The Rosy.

It was when I had my first child that I understood how much my mother loved me!

Dancing with my boys and thinking about the mother-son dances I will have at their weddings. Oh Dear!

In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.

The past few years has brought so many changes for me and I am ok because I have the CONSTANT of these people in my life. I realized recently that I have been searching for something that I already had, but unfortunately lost sight of. I have Tim's Grandma Millie to thank! Focus on those that love you and continue to show you their support. I am a much happier person these days because I have found myself again. Tim recently told me that it is time to focus on myself again and get back to being ME! Thank you Tim for always encouraging me and giving me confidence when I can't seem to find it myself.

To the women I was so blessed to spend the weekend with, THANK YOU for spending time with me. THANK YOU for making me laugh my ass off. THANK YOU for not laughing at me too much! I love you all so very much and can't wait for the next adventure!