Thursday, December 17, 2009

Wishing You a Merry Christmas!

Reflecting back on this past year. . .
we are so thankful to all of you,
our family and friends.
For the blessings that your friendship brings into our little family.
We have had a busy year, like I am sure most of you have had.

Andy, is in his 3rd year of Residency for Radiology. He has two more years to go! Residency life is busy but he is really good about spending quality time with us (me and the kids). In our church Andy has been teaching Sunday School to 12 and 13 year olds this year. He really enjoys this calling. When he has time (HA HA) he loves to run, watch sports, and wrestle with Isaac and Seth.

Jessica (ME), wonders why this year flew by so fast? Seriously, I can't believe that it is already Christmas time again. Anyways, I have had a busy year as well. I was called to serve in our church, last year in January, as the Primary President. I have found that it is pretty time consuming and feel as though I have a part time job sometimes. Despite the business of it, I love working with all of the children and really enjoy being around them. I also trained and ran a 25 K (15 miles) race last spring. I am finding it harder to train for these races as my kids get older. However, I still do it and try my best! I have had fun this year helping in Isaac's class at school when I can, and spending my days with Seth. I love being a stay-at-Home-Mom and enjoy times we can all be together as a family!

Isaac, is growing up way to fast. I am still in shock that he is going to be turning 7 in a few weeks. He is first grade this year and loves it. He is also doing so well in school! Getting 100% on all of his spelling tests and math homework. We are so proud of him. He also got over his fear of swimming this fall, and is now swimming freestyle. He also took soccer, and golf lessons this year as well. He enjoys playing Star Wars with his friends and coloring and writing his own Star Wars books. Isaac is tender hearted boy. He is always thinking of others, and does not hide his emotions if something makes him sad. He is also a great big brother to Seth.

Seth, is our Big 3 year old. I say big because everyone thinks that he is 5, because he is so tall! But let me assure you he is a 3 year old with tantrums and everything that a 3 year old brings. Right now we are in the process of potty Training him, we have good days and bad days. Seth enjoys playing Star Wars with Isaac and his friends and he also loves batman. He enjoys going to the YMCA 'school' as we call it, where he gets to play with his friends. He also had a fun year of soccer lessons, swim lessons, and flag football. Seth is a sweetie, he always had a hug and kiss for me and tells me everyday that he loves me. He is a joy to be around!



We hope that your family has much joy this Christmas season!

Merry Christmas,

The Olsen family


Sunday, December 13, 2009

December 09' Craft Group!

I hosted a FUN Christmas craft group at my house this month!
We made:

Christmas Wood Ornaments
With Vinyl Letters



We had a great turnout of 15 ladies.

painting + sanding + girl talk + good food = a Super FUN night!

And I think the ornaments turned out so cute.

Each ornament kit was $2.00 the whole set of eight was $16.00.


Here is how to make them:

You will need:
- 3/4 inch BY 1 1/2 inch wood, sawed to fit the length of Vinyl lettering wood
(I bought my wood at Home depot in the lumber department, a really nice guy cut most of the wood for me there, then I hand sawed the smaller pieces.)
- Vinyl Lettering, creme color, 1 inch letters
(I buy my vinyl letters from AllysAttic)
-Craft paint,
(I like the brand Americana the red color I used is Deep Burgundy)
-Filer, (used for rounding the edges)
-Sandpaper, (used to rough up the edges)
-1/8 Drill bit and drill, (used to drill two holes in the top of ornament)
-Thick 16 gauge wire, (found in the picture hanging isle at Home Depot)
-Matt or Glossy Finishing Spray
-Glue Gun or strong hold wood and metal glue (to hang to ornament)

To put then together you simply,
Cut the wood, File or sand the edges if you want a rounded edge, Paint 2-3 coats of the craft paint. After dry, sand the edges for a worn look. Now Spray with the finishing spray. After dry, apply vinyl lettering. Now you can Drill your holes at the top, and glue in your wire.





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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Christmas Card Time!


Friends and Family,
I am in the process of sending off our families yearly Christmas card,
if you would like one sent to you,
please send me your address. . .
andyandjessie@gmail.com

Sunday, December 6, 2009

1st Snow Day of the Year. . .

Friday we woke up to 8 inches of snow on the ground,
and
School was Canceled!

Isaac was so excited,

NO SCHOOL!

NO SPELLING TEST!

AN EARLY WEEKEND!

SLEDDING @ 8 am with friends


SNOWBALL FIGHTS


SNOW ANGELS

Seth chose to stay out of the COLD snowy weather and
stay in his PJ's and watch cartoons.


Later that day I ran to the store and got a Pre-made Gingerbread house kit.
I was lazy this year, and did not have time to make one from scratch.
The kit was actually really easy to put together and Isaac and Seth were able to help me with most of it. They had fun decorating the house with candy, and of course eating the candy!


We had a fun SNOW DAY together,
However, we are all ready for a normal school day tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Lessons. . .

Super Busy,
Crazy,
and having lots of Fun.

Is how I can sum up our fall.
October and November have just gone by so fast.
I feel like I want to jump off of a fast moving ride to just slow down and take a deep breath and enjoy the moment.
My kids are just growing up way to fast.

We have been enjoying watching them learn and discover knew talents this fall.
They have been taking some different lessons to keep them active and burn off that cold weather energy.

Isaac told us one day that he wanted to learn how to play golf.
It actually took me by surprise. He is usually not one to ask to take a lesson. So I just had to get him signed up for golf!
Andy was pretty excited about Isaac taking Golf too. We live right by a golf course and hitting range, so they would go on the Saturday's that Andy had off and practice golf together. A little father son time.
Isaac really enjoyed his lessons, he now can actually hit the golf ball pretty good.
So proud of him.


Seth is our football guy.
He loves watching football with daddy.
So we signed him up for flag football.
It is so funny and cute watching a bunch of 3 year old's running around trying to ripe each others flags off.
The coach is teaching them how to throw a football and how to play defense.
So fun to watch.
This picture is after Seth threw the football, he put his whole body into it and fell to the floor.


Both boys are taking swim lessons right now up until the New year.
They love it, and are really improving on their skills.
It is so nice to keep them active in the cold fall/winter months.
They need to be able to get their energy out somewhere.
The YMCA is a great place to do that.




So proud of these two boys!
Dad and Mom love you.




Monday, November 2, 2009

“Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.”

The FORCE was with us this Halloween!


With Isaac dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi
and Seth dressed as Clone Trouper Capt. Rex
they both combined to use their good and protect us all from the dark side!

Truck or Treating at our church Halloween Party:


Isaac's school Halloween Parade:

Isaac's class party:



Isaac and Seth loved having a Star Wars Halloween.
The Freezing cold Temperatures did not scare them away from walking all over the neighborhood to Trick-or-Treat. . .

. . . and having a fun time with their friends!


Happy Halloween!




Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Happy Halloween!!