The Olson Odyssey

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

LIttle Ruby Jane

This little princess has inspired me in a lot of ways. I am sure some of you who read my blog will remember a year ago when sweet Ruby was fighting for her life. She never did receive the liver she needed and she is now smiling down on us from Heaven. It warms my heart to think about her sitting on Jesus' lap and being pain free in her perfect new body. This weekend will mark one year since she has been gone. Her family has done an amazing job keeping her legacy alive, inspiring THOUSANDS to become organ donors. Please check out Ruby's story, an amazing video, Ani and Matt shot telling of her life. I learned so much through her and her family during her short little life on this earth. Most importantly, embracing each day and trying to make the most of it, because we are never guaranteed anything in this life. So, today put down the laundry, stop cleaning, don't worry about your "To Do List" and go get dirty with your kiddies! Tell the people around you how much you love them, and most importantly, become an organ donor if you are not already. IT SAVES LIVES!

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Dusty's birthday beach cruise

We celebrated Dusty's 31st birthday with a bike cruise! It was the perfect day for a bike ride! We started at the Cefalia's for some drinks and apps and then biked down into Newport and ate dinner at El Ranchito. While we waited for our table, we biked the strand and made a scene with all 20 of us in tow:) After dinner we biked back to the Cefalia's and had some yummy ice cream cake (Dusty's fave). Such a fun evening with all of our buddies. Happy Birthday Dust....We all LOVE YOU!

Dust, Drew and Mike

Chrissy, Jordyn, Sarah, and Meghan

Relaxin out front

Sarah and I

The birthday boy!

The girls: Meg, Meg, Me, Chrissy, Nic,

Sarah, and Jordyn

The crew

Cruisin'

My girls

Mudge and I gettin crazy!

Bottoms up

Les, Megan, and Meghan

The boys

Cake time

Coffee Ice Cream Cake....yes please!

Singing Happy Birthday to himself

My love

Bettino's

Davis'

Gardiner's

Cefalia's

4th of July

We had a fun 4th even though the weather was lousy! We braved the beach in our sweatshirts and the kids had fun playing in the sand and the water! We headed back to Drew and Jordyn's for naps and had a fun BBQ with friends. It was nice to have a break mid week and celebrate the 4th and Kar's bday!

The birthday girl

Riding on his new boogie board from

Papa and Yaya

Connor playing in the sand

Kyle and Jack

Dilly boy!

KIKI!!!!!!!

Connor, Dilly, Jackson, and Beebs

enjoying a 4th of July meal

Kar's butter cake...YUMMY

Happy Birthday Karly

Davis', Hammy's and Olie's

Papa and Emery

Watching fireworks outside

Mobile Uploads

I am really bad at uploading the pictures I take on my phone to the computer, but I recently just did it and founds some gems:) So I thought I would post them on here so you can see what our day to day looks like and the fun things we've been up to over the last few months. Enjoy!

Dilly taking Jaxie for a walk at Oly and PJ's