One week old - Words not necessary :)

Sisters, sisters. There was never such devoted sisters

Sophie is really in love with her sister Addie and can't wait to take her home.

She had a great first night and will be coming home on Sunday.

Adeline Elizabeth Beaird

Jennie looked great and had a super easy delivery. They started the induction at 8:30 AM and she was born at 2:30 PM after only 1/2 hour of pushing. Addie was 9 lbs 7 oz's and 22 inches long.

Permission to grow up

Back in 1999 the government started issuing quarters for each state and like most people we started our collection. At the time Kent said that he wasn't in any hurry to complete the set because that would mean that Erik would be turning 15. Well as time marched by and the collection became more complete we could see that day coming. Since Erik was the last one we still didn't want the day to come so we never completed the set, it was missing just the Utah quarter. So over the past 3 1/2 years we have had the Utah coin in our possession but we really didn't want to add as that would mean we would be saying out loud that Erik had grown up so we simply avoided it. Several times Erik had that quarter in his hand and we would just look away, laugh or say something like "sorry we don't know where the book is" or "no we can't put it in because that would mean you are grown up and we won't accept that". Well since he has graduated and is ready to head off to college and his mission we felt that time had come to give him permission to "Grow Up". So for one of his graduation presents we gave him a card and a note in regards to this along with the quarter taped to the back of the card. It's kinda one of those things that brings a bit of tears to your eyes but it had to happen.

So the time has come.

Congratulations my grown up young man! Love you forever!

Graduation, Graduation, Graduation

A major milestone has occured in our life. Erik graduated from High School, earned his AA degree from Green River Community College and completed Seminary so we have had 3 commencement services in 5 days.

It began on Friday June 10th with the GRCC graduation at the Showare Center in Kent. I estimated that there was around 500 kids graduating and they said about 130 of them were running start students.

Erik looked mighty proud to be sitting with such a large group.

Kent was able to be at all of the ceremonies also so that was great.

Then onto Seminary graduation. Erik was deterimed to achieve that same goal as all of the other Olson kids in that he never missed a day in 4 years and he earned his Seminary pin all 4 years also.

Today, June 14th was his graduation from Lindbergh High School. There was around 250 kids in his class and even though he attened GRCC the past 2 years he wanted to be a part of the LHS graduation.

We are so happy for him as this part of his life ends and the next exciting chapter begin. We have several trips planned over the summer and then he is set to begin BYUI in September before leaving for his mission probably next January.

Way to go Erik!!!!!

Sophie playing ball

I have been amazed at Sophie's ability to throw and catch a ball. This is just a short clip of her and I doing it but she can actually play ball from a good distance. I love this girl!

Hanging out with my favorite girls in SLC

One of the best parts of traveling for work is the many chances I have to be with Jennie, Mike & Sophie. Tonight Jennie and her sister in laws were having a girls night and Sophie was able to join in the craft activities.
Jennie found this really fun board at the DI for only $1.00 and she is making a cute sign for Sophie and her birthday party in July. It's coming along great!

Chelsea was working on sewing projects but was really sad when her needle broke :(

Easter - The next generation

We had a great time with a few of the "next generation" over to hunt for Easter eggs in the backyard. Sophie, my great nephew Tyler and Brooklyn (Cara Perkins Compton's) daughter. The weather turned out pretty good so it was a fun time.

Brooklyn is amazing! She is in constant motion and wants to be involved in everything. She is only 10 months but walks so well (she started walking at 7 months!) Her grandma & grandpa were here so that was also fun.

Tyler totally got it! He was the first one to get his "quota" of eggs. He and Sophie played together so well.

When I was in about 6th grade I made my first bunny cake like this. I have always enjoyed doing it. This time I didn't put coconut on it because Erik doesn't like it as well.

It was a great time and Roxie and her friend Eric was able to be here along with Cara and her Eric.

Randa came over so we have the 4 "girls" here. It seems like all we need is prom dresses.

This was a great picture. Cara & Brooklyn along with Jennie & Sophie.