Bobbin' for Apples

Our trees are loaded with apples...yummy yummy apples that bring fall to bursting on your tongue at the first bite. I have plans for lots of applesauce as well, but I am trying to bide my time until the first frost. In the meantime, we love them for food and toys.

A Job for James

Work, work, work. All I do is work.

What would Mommy and Daddy do without me?!

Because of course it is

So, we bought some blocks from Costco. And the first thing Brian makes is something that looks very much like a temple.

These feet are made for walking...

James took his 1st steps today. He walked across our living room to a friend of mine. (Apparently, he has quite the eye for the ladies.) Brian came up to watch and he repeated his performance a second time to me. No video, but we will get one soon.

Let the races begin.

James's Birthday Peeps

Thanks again for coming to everyone who could make it. James was happy, but we were even more so.

James is #1!!

Mr. James turned 1 this year. We had fun planning a train birthday party for him. I thought I did a good job being creative like with Lilly's, but I may not have done quite as good of a job. Oh well, 2nd child and all that. Never the less, we had a blast and were glad for everyone who could come.

Thanks for coming to my party!!

Amazing train set (part 1)

Amazing train set (part 2)

Train Puzzle

Toss the Coal Game

Coloring Table...for everyone

Cardboard Train Set (my favorite)

Ahoy Maties

Pirate ship = happiness for Lilly (Bribery? Never, just love.)

Who needs to wait for a birthday or Christmas?

School with Mommy

I will take any amount of time with Lilly and James as I can. Even if it means taking them to school with me while I get some things done. There are always last minute things to do before school started...so off we went.

She looks like she is ready...but I am NOT

Detroit Michigan Temple

That's MY girl!

Beauty among the Vinca

Lilly has adored this dress ever since it was gifted to her. (Thanks again Cori)

Not MIA

Not a lot of posts coming out of this Olson household lately. We're still here, but things have been busy. Brian and Jake have been working insanely hard to finish the doors for our beautiful closet. Brian has started his school semester where he is the Project Manager. While there are bigger projects at UVU, he is managing the most people. School has started up for me, both as a teacher and a student. (I am in the middle a Gifted endorsement program.) The yard is beginning to be ready for winter, and I have been canning a lot to add to our food storage. So, stay tuned for a slew a posts.

Washington D.C. Temple

Columbus Ohio

Columbia River Washington