Saturday, February 21, 2009

Hawaii here we come!!!

I am so excited!!! Ken and I decided to go to Hawaii for spring vacation. These pictures are from 2001 when we took the kids the first time. Cameron and Taylor are standing under the sign, and now at 6 ft and 5'10" I don't think that will happen again. I went to school at BYU-H for a year so I really have a special spot in my heart for the people. I also get to celebrate my ?? birthday while we are there. Hurry up Spring break.







Friday, February 13, 2009

Our Miss Outstanding Teen

Our Miss Taylor.. She entered the Miss Outstanding Teen pageant that was held Saturday 7th, 2009. We are so proud of her for her accomplishments and willingness to get out there and try new things. I would of never been able to go out and do what she did and have fun doing it. She meet some amazing ladies and renewed old friendships and made new ones. The best compliment we got that night was from another of the contestant's parents and that was to say that we had one very special daughter. We thing we do, but when others go out of there way to tell us Ken and I couldn't help but smile and beam with pride,. She may of not won, but she did in our hearts.

We learned a lot about being pageant parents and one was that it is very expensive and when you think you have it done, there is always one more things. ---FLOWERS... She received flowers, balloons and goodies from family, friends and the other contestants..
The night started out with a dance routine to the song "All the single Ladies"
I had that song stuck in my head for days before and after the pageant. They looked like they were having a lot of fun up there.

Taylor was contestant number 6...

The girls had the main interview earlier in the day, but had to answer two more questions that night.

Showing off the muscles. The teens had to wear outfits that they would work out in and the Miss Moses lake contestants wore the swim suits. I was very thankful we were the ones in the clothes, because some of the swimsuits were.. well what can I say.. left nothing to the imagination!!!!

Taylor sang for her talent and did a great job. She loves to sing..



This picture is little out of order.. Taylor and a couple of her friends talking after it was all over..

Taylor on stage with her little sister. They had a younger girl come out with all the contestants, was given a little tiara and then they walked to the front of the stage. After they walked off then it was Taylor's turn to show off her dress. She felt like and princess..








Friends Jordyn Darling and Danielle Platt




She was done... It was a long night and she was ready to sit back and relax..

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Happy 16th Birthday Taylor

Happy 16th Birthday Taylor. The time goes by so fast and before you know it they are getting ready to drive and yes date. I still remember when we had the ultrasound and we found out we were going to have a girl. Everyone was excited except Ryan. He so wanted a baby brother to play with that when the Dr. Bradford gave us the news Ryan walked out of the room. The doctor looked at us and ask " was it something I said?". We all got a good chuckle because we knew as soon as he say you he would fall in love and he did. Brooke and Ryan loved having a little baby in the house again and you have given us joy everyday since. We Love you and are so Proud of you.








A friend ask her what she wanted for her birthday and of coarse she said a car. Well he couldn't quite get her that so he sent her the pink roses and matchbox car.




Amy loves to attack Cameron whenever she is around. Cameron usually screams and tries to get away.


Jacie, Danielle, Kristen and Taylor playing Apples to Apples.



Sweet Amy......





The gang...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. WE LOVE YOU

Monday, September 15, 2008

Backyard Smores

We just bought this fire pit and had to try it out. We had fun just sitting in out back yard roasting marshmellows and eating smores. I think they are pretty gross, but the kids like them. I love the smell of camp fire and we didn't have to go very far.
The best marshmellow is one that is on fire.. LOL

Yes it was still warm enough for shorts.

Ken and Taylor enjoying the moment.

YUMMY!!!!!!

Friday, September 5, 2008

I am a GOUGAR !!

Since I have gone back to school I am now an offical WSU cougar. We were able to go to a game at QWEST field (Seahawks) in Seattle and watch the Cougars play against the Cowboys of Oklahoma. We came out on the short end, but we had great weather and fun being with family. Everyone except Brooke was able to be with us. We had her two cute little boys so that kept us busy.
















Wednesday, July 16, 2008

New Grandbaby

On July 5th at 8:50 pm Brooke gave us another beautiful grandson. She went into the hospital around 7am for an induction, so it was a long day for her. She was a trooper and did wonderful. We are so proud of her..
First pictures of ???. Yes they haven't agreed on a name yet. They are looking at Micah, but in the meantime we have called him G2 (grandson two), noname, and Micah. So this poor kid is going to be confused. He weighed 9# 110z and 20.75 inches long.. Short and stout..


Older Brother Tristan and Daddy looking on. Tristan was pretty amazed he left the room and when I brought him back in there was a baby. He kept looking at Brooke then back at the baby.
All 9# 11oz of Baby Boy Olson.
Because he was such a big baby his blood sugar was a little lower than they would like so his first feeding was sugar water and big brother got to help.
Grandma, Aunt Taylor and Uncle Cameron checking out our newest member.

Proud Grandpa
Taylor was able to stay in the room and be there when her nephew was born. She did okay until it was all over and then got a little dizzy. She just needed to step outside for a minute and then it was back in. She was very happy that her sister let her stay in and witness such a beautiful miracle. Cameron on the other hand boogied out the door. He and Tristan kept each other company.
Uncle Cameron

I just had to take a picture of his cute little foot.
He had to wear a little sling on his arm for the first few days, because it was bruised and he wasn't using it.
A kiss from big brother.

Uncle Ryan and Tristan
He was also jaundiced so after he came off his blanket we had to do a little sunbathing.
GOT MILK????
Aunt Jill