Christmas Baby Book

Beh-beh!

Stringtown Polar Express

The Stringtown Polar Express is a miniature train ride for the whole family that leaves the Stringtown Station in Lindon, UT and travels to the North Pole to visit Santa Claus.You get to visit Santa Claus and sing Christmas songs with the kids with him and teaches about the true meaning of Christmas. During the journey back from the North Pole, you hear music and see pictures about Christ's birth, His life, and the true meaning of Christmas.

We've been trying to do this for years. The sweet family/volunteers that run this for 2 weeks do not charge (donation) and have a lottery for tickets. Who knows if the kids actually understood/felt the spirit like I hoped, but I loved it.

Sibling Love

Rolly-polly

I doubt she will ever achieve Michelin-baby status like her cousin R, but she is on her way...

Smiles for daddy

New Friend for Sarah

She loves her new friend that Aunt Lori and Uncle Brent picked out for her. So very cute.

Love from Uncle Brent

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.

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

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

What did I sign up for ?!?!?

Playing in the Leaves

Family in the Fall

Miracle

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

Daddy, you're so funny!

Halloween

 Sarah Duck

 James Lizard

 Lilly Flower

Big Baby Blues

Sarah Selfie

Hanging Out with Mommy

My first day back....

and this is what I was sent. :)

7 hours of bliss

Last night, Sarah gave me a wonderful gift. 7 hours of sleep. I woke up before she did!

Sibling Snoozing