Olson Christmas

Grandma K's Pride and Joy!

look at all those cute kids!

(L-R) Aubrie, Ben, Addysen, Morgan, Caleb and Evan

PRESENTS, PRESENTS PRESENTS

Addysen got a Fancy Nancy phone from Grandma K.

and a doll house!

Miss Aubrie (or crazy cat lady) got a cat from Grandma K. It moves and makes sounds like a real cat!

my sisters!

(note our clothing choices... we did not dress this way because we thought it was cute, we were dressed for the Johnson's ugly Christmas sweater contest)

The night before the Bakers went back home, we had supper at the Lott's house. One more time for family bonding and one more time to let the cousins play together.

Watching a movie with Uncle Bryan

Mid January, Uncle Bryan went overseas to fight for our country. We pray for his safety and for strength for Emily, Ben and Aubrie. We love you all!

Christmas at Papa and Grandma Sharon's house

We had a great time at Papa and Grandma Sharon's house on Christmas night. Everyone was there, plus a couple of little extras that are still being cooked. This night we started to share the news that we are expecting. Mary and Nate are due in June and we are due in August! BABIES, BABIES, BABIES!

Uncle Ryan giving Addysen a present to open.

playing her new piano from Great Grandpa Vince and Marge.

opening presents with Grandma Sharon.

Having fun with her baby that crawls from Great Grandpa Vince and Marge.

playing with her new kids camera from Grandma Sharon and Papa

Daddy was busy talking with Papa, so Addysen took the opportunity to get everyone to put her new toys together. (Daddy would prefer to take everything home in the box they came in... no fun)

Our family Christmas

ONE SPOILED KID!

Well, whether or not Addysen wanted Santa to come to our house - he did. On Christmas eve, I had to sleep with Addysen until she fell asleep. She was terrified of Santa coming down our chimney and into our house! (in reality this is a scary, weird concept to understand - so I can't say I blame her)

She had been telling people for weeks that Santa was bringing her bath for her baby - and he came through. She was thrilled and AMAZED that it was there!

So of course we had to give baby a bath right away and many times after. This is one clean baby!

totally excited about this computer thing... and barely plays with it.

a snow white doll

a microphone for my girl who loves to sing!

a John Deere combine from Daddy

a cash register - when she wants to play, she'll say, "wanna play 6 dollars?"

A new farming coat, just like Daddy's

Christmas with the Links

On Christmas Eve, we headed over to Papa and Grandma Sharon's for the Link Christmas. It was good to see everyone, as we don't get to see them too often. Addysen was excited to see Baby Lucie again! (Cousin Jennifer's daughter)

Addysen, Baby Lucie and Jennifer playing ball.

Opening presents!

Baby Lucie, Cassie and Addysen

Christmas Tree

Our 2009 Christmas tree! We had a lovely time going out to look for our Christmas Tree. It was cold and rainy! Addysen didn't seem to mind. She was always a couple of steps behind us... eating snow.

Addysen, her snowball she was eating and "The Link Family Christmas Tree"

Enjoying a fresh snowball she found on the ground.

Taking a minutes to check out what Daddy was doing...

ok, time for some more snowball

Addysen was the star of the night... she got to put the star on the top of the tree.

The finished product and my pretty girl.

What a sweet picture.

(this was not staged at all!!! he he he)

Disney On Ice - Princess Classics

On Friday night, we took Addysen to her first "show." We went to see the Disney on ice - Princess classics. Addysen was SO EXCITED. She had an AWESOME time and we had the best time watching her. She is so great, fun and sweet. I want her to stay 2 forever!

Excited for the show to start...

watching VERY closely!

talking over the show with Daddy at the intermission.

Mommy and Addy

The light toy she got at the ice show.

I was so glad that Mickey and Minnie were there. Just before we got there, she told Aaron and I that she liked Mickey Mouse and that he was her friend. So she was really excited to see him.

The stars of the show, Cinderella and her Prince.

Addysen's favorite princess was Snow White. I'm not sure if this is her favorite because she likes her or if it is because her friend, Ava, was Snow White for Halloween. Either way - still cute.

At the end of the show, all the princesses came out in their big, beautiful ball gowns! So exciting for a two year old! Can't wait to take her again!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving at the Link's!

I hosted Thanksgiving this year and WOW was that a lot of work! All in all it was a good time, with lots of good food, family and fun! Being my first time, it was a challenge, but I think the turkey was good and I haven't heard that anyone got from it. It was a good first try, and a learning experience. Next time I host, it will be even better.... I hope.

Our Family

(Morgy made us all thanksgiving hats - don't they look awesome!)

The newest kid table.

another view of the kid table.

The grown up table.

(My mom is posing for this one - she thinks it's so funny...)

The adultish/kid table

After lunch, the kids played, played and played. Caleb decided to dress up in Addysen's princess stuff. This is only one of the outfits he had on this night... he he he - what a HAM!

Morgy - barking orders at me in the construction hat.

Probably the highlight of Addysen's life so far... she got to feed a real, live baby! She did such a good job!

He is such a good sport!