Tales from the Olson night

Last night, 9 pm, crying from Lilly's room

Lilly? Are you okay?

(more crying)

Lilly?

I'm just...just...so excited about Christmas.

Oh, honey. It is not for a few weeks. We just put up the tree today but the rest will be in a month. Do you want me to sing you a Christmas song to help you get back to sleep?

Yes.

1 hr later, crying from Lilly's room

Lilly? What's wrong?

Mommy. I....I....need....need your help. 

What do you need, sweetheart?

I need your help to put back all the Christmas ornaments on the tree.

She, of course, did not remember a bit of this this morning. A trip to the bathroom solved her wake-up issues. Tried to do the same for James, but was too late. And, through it all, Sarah Grace snoozed away, despite the lights and noise.

Happy night to all!

Sleeping Like a Baby

Man, I love this girl. I love that she is mellow. Swaddled, un-swaddled - it does not matter. (unless her arms get cold)

Warm Suit

Reason for a smile: putting on my warm suit to go out of the house.

Carving Punkidies

Pics from baby blessing...after party

Aaannnnnnngry Baby

I love this hat that Uncle J & Aunt A gave us when Lilly was born. For some reason, both my daughters are determined to cry every time they wear it.

Sarah Grace

Lilly Elizabeth

School Picture

Giggles and Smiles

Sarah Grace is wonderfully interactive now. She smiles back and will even giggle (albeit not a full belly giggle). James is the best at getting giggles; she loves her older brother! If only I could get pic/video.

Simple Moments

Playing in the Leaves

Family in the Fall

Garden Bounty in November

Picked these from our garden last weekend. Roses I can kind of understand but I am in shock for the iris.

Miracle

Two nights in a row....no wake ups. Sarah is sleeping through the night and I am grateful for every night of rest.

AFJH Hogworts

 

My Rowena Ravenclaw was the perfect low key I needed but some of the other costumes were great!

Halloween

 Sarah Duck

 James Lizard

 Lilly Flower