The Olson Odyssey: January 2012

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

11 months

Can it really be that my baby is going to turn 1 in a few short weeks??? AHHHH, I can barely take it. Connor got really crazy this last month, taking all sorts of falls and headers! He is pulling himself up on everything and let's go sometimes to be standing. But that is about it for the journey to being on two legs:) He got pretty sick this last month and was just not himself. He had an ear infection and went on his first antibiotic since he was born (that is a blessing in and of itself). He is starting to say more words, not with much intention, but just lots of babbling. His hair is growing a lot and is coming in much lighter than I thought it would. His bright blue eyes still capture my heart everyday. Connor LOVES to eat grapes and clementines. His favorite snack is Pirate Booty and Veggie Sticks. He will pretty much eat anything I put in front of him and I am loving it becuase I know what it is like to have a picky toddler. He is done with forumla, which makes Dusty and I very happy:) He is on whole milk and seems to love it. Such a big boy drinking out of his big boy sippy. He loves to play with balls and still puts everything in his mouth. I am having a fun time planning his 1st birthday party and dedication. We are doing a balloon theme and it is sure to be a very special day.

My handsome 11 month old

Hey Everybody

Dilly getting in on the mix

Bros

Sweetest boy you ever did know

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

New Years Eve and the big 3-0!!!!!!

We had a really fun New Years Eve filled with yummy food, great friends, and a kidless dinner! We put all the kiddos (9 total!) down in rooms, bathrooms, closets, etc! Les spearheaded an AMAZING Barefoot meal and then we had an awesome time of answering questions about the birthday girl, which was really special for me. I always have loved having my birthday on New Years because it is a celebratory day. There is always friends and family around, and this year was no exception. I felt super loved by my friends who organized this night for me. We headed up to Pasadena on New Years Day to have a nice dinner out (without kids again!) and a fun time at a Champagne Bar that had live Jazz and the best dessert I have ever had! The next day we walked down from my parents house to the parade and watched all the marching bands and floats. Dillan sat on my shoulders and was pretty enthralled. Connor was sleeping:) That night we celebrated at Chuck and Pattie's with a yummy Japanese meal called Domburi and it was sooo good. My husband absolutely showered me with gifts this birthday. I got a new iPad and and a beautiful new purse! It was an awesome few days of celebration and I have enjoyed joining the 30's club so far! I am looking forward to this next decade and everything God has in store for me!

The Cordero's

Yummy cheese platter

Nothing Budt Cake....YUM!!!!!

Can't wait to eat!

Kim and Car

The gang

Les made Ina's Shrimp Scampi....SOOO GOOD!

Happy Birthday to me!

Heyyyyyy

Jordy, Les, and me getting ready to toast

the New Year with our almond Champange

Happy New Year!

Les wishing everyone a very zen filled New Year

Mom, Dad, and I at Shogun

Whit and Mom

My new diamond cross from

Mom and Dad

POP Champange Lounge....soo fun!

My love

Loved this place

Banana's Foster Crepes....YUM!

Cheers

Carmel Ice Cream? Yes Please!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Christmas Cheer!

Another Christmas has come and gone! It is crazy what a whirlwind it is! You spend all the time and effort shopping, wrapping, packing, etc and then in a few hours it is done. All the time and effort was well worth it this year seeing the joy on the boy's faces. We started the shebang out at Chuck and Pattie's on the 23rd. We had a delicious family meal, and the spent the night and woke up on Christmas Eve to lots of presents! The kids got such cool stuff. Highlights were a new fishing pole, working gloves, bubble maker, and a blower! So FUN! Connor got a few new toys that are all his and not hand me downs! Plus tons of cute clothes. I got new bedding and towels after 8 years of marriage! YEAH! We went to the Rose Bowl for some play time at the park and a nice lunch at Brookside. It was SOOOO beautiful outside. We attended Lake Ave's Christmas eve service and the boys did pretty well. Connor did have one laughing spell when it was really quiet:) After church we went to Americana for dinner and it was so beautiful there with all the lights. Papa and GG joined us and that was fun to be with them. After that we headed to Papa and Yaya's house. We spent the night there with the whole family and had a yummy Christmas breakfast and then opened stockings and gifts. Dilly got a new vacuum cleaner and Connor got a fun new toy, and they both got LOTS and LOTS of sweet new clothes. My mom made all the grandkids BEAUTIFUL, cozy blankets. They are so cute and she did such an amazing job! I got an awesome new external hard drive to back my computer up so I NEVER LOSE MY PICTURES! This was high on my list, so I was stoked. Ann, Dan, Ty and Deck were with us this year so that is always fun. After a yummy late lunch we just relaxed and then had friends and family over in the evening. It was an EVENTFUL few days, but super fun. We are so blessed to be surrounded by family and teach our kids the true meaning of Christmas while also have fun Christmas traditions. I loved getting dressed up and going to church and singing Christmas songs and remembering what a gift we received when God sent his Son to us. What a story. One that I will never tire of telling my kids each year when we celebrate Christmas.

Stockings hung with care....