Sunset

The sunset was awesome tonight!

Rylee

Rylee has her jacket on and is all ready for Minnesota!

Good Job!

Daddy got promoted today! SPC Olson's chest is bruised because he got punched by 20 people for a job well done!

Kids Will Be Kids

The kids decided to put tissues up their nose. Well, I guess it could be worse, like m&ms!

Sweet Peas

Aralynn eating sweet peas...need I say more?!

Ohhhh Aralynn

Run Away Baby

Aralynn likes to crawl away during a diaper change. But don't worry, Daddy caught her!

It's Snowing!

We had our first snowfall! Carter was so excited, he had to run out to see it right away this morning! Have to pull out the hat and mittens!

Football...

Aralynn and Daddy watching football together. Mommy is in trouble, a house full of people who love sports...She will never be able to watch her shows!

Daddy's Hat

Daddy likes to put his hat on Aralynn. Aralynn doesn't like it that much.

Early Birds

Kelsea and Sydney's parents went shopping really early this morning. Carter woke up right when they got here and they all wanted to eat. Here they are eating blueberry pancakes at 4:30am!

A Walk To The Park

We all went for a walk and stopped at TWO parks! Everyone had fun outside on that beautiful day!

Slide On Down

Carter really wanted to take Aralynn down he slide. He did such a good job holding her all the way down.

Smile And Swing

Aralynn was full of smiles on the swings!

Helping Daddy

Aralynn is helping Daddy play his guitar.

Rockin Carter

Carter took his air-guitar and put on a show for us!

Spoiled Little Girl

Aralynn is loving Daddy home. Daddy is spoiling her so much. When he walks out of a room, she cries. She is a Daddy's girl!!!

Daddy and Aralynn

PFC Justin Olson hold his six-month-old daughter, Aralynn after his return along with 237 other members of the 101st Airborne Division's 1st BCT returned to Fort Campbell Wednesday night

Music Time

Aralynn is loving Daddy home. They had bonding time this morning. Daddy played his guitar and Aralynn sang along...she is such a good singer!

Welcome Home!

Welcome Home Daddy! We missed you!

Waiting

Carter waiting for Justin to come...looking everywhere for him.

Soldiers Landing

Too Excited

Carter is too excited to pick up Justin that he fell asleep 45 minutes before we had to leave! Right on the living room floor!

Morning Wake Up Call

Last night Mommy actually slept! BUT she did wake up this morning at 6:30 to Carter rubbing her arm saying, "Mama, you have to get up now...it's a special day today!" He's right! Mama shot out of bed and started getting ready for the day. Justin is coming home!!!

Something To Laugh About

Aralynn had a "funny" moment. I think she has the giggles because she is excited Daddy is coming home tomorrow!

Must Be Fall

Getting colder, jackets on, leaves falling...it must be fall! Carter pushed all the leaves in a pile and had fun jumping and playing in them with Arlaynn.

Leaves

Carter and Aralynn enjoying the leaves.

Learning Already

Carter and Aralynn working hard together on there computers. They are eager to learn already. Brother helps sister out every now and then. What smart kids!

Walker

Aralynn is enjoying her walker. Full of smiles as usual.

Paper Planes

Carter and Andrew made some paper airplanes on a rainy day. Good job boys!

Puppy Love

Aralynn getting some puppy love.

Carter's Song

Listen to Carter towards the end of this video. He learned a pumpkin song in Spanish. He is only four and he knows WAY more Spanish then Mommy does, and she is still very proud of him...jealous, but proud!

Juice

Aralynn's first time having baby juice. Mommy thought she would love it, but now I don't think she really likes the white grape flavor!

American Flag

This flag was made by Carter's class.

Pumpkin Patch

Carter's teacher just e-mailed me a picture of when they went to the pumpkin patch (last thursday). Carter is in the very middle of the picture.

Biggest On Earth!

Carter says this is the biggest leaf on earth! But nothing like the leaves in outer space!

Toughest Boy In Town

Carter is the roughest toughest boy in town. He climbs fences, gets cuts and bruises on his back, and has seven mosquito bites. Mommy was up for a while last night scratching his back for him.

Lots Of Love

Carter is such a big help with Aralynn. He takes very good care of her! Lots of love between those two!

Carter Loves America

So Close!

Aralynn Jolene, you are so close to crawling! We are so proud of you!

Candy

Carter is so happy he got candy!

Happy Halloween!

Our Ninja and Goldfish had a great Halloween. We went to IHOP (in costumes) for dinner. (We had pumpkin pancakes!) Then we went TrIcK-oR-tReAtInG, we went up to one house and there was a scary scarecrow sitting in a chair holding a bowl of candy with a sign that said "Take One", but really it was a man that scared the crap out of all the kids! After they all ran away crying we decided to go home and play some games and make some caramel apples!....yummy!

Rylee The Witch

Our baby Rylee was the best witch anyone has every seen!

Halloween Games

After trick or treating we had a Halloween party. They had a great time playing games and winning candy prizes! At this game they had to bite the apple that is hanging on the string without using their hands...very entertaining!

Reading Partners

Carter is reading Aralynn a book before he goes to school. He is so good to her! He reads to her almost every day.

Rylee

Rylee likes sleeping in Aralynn's carseat... and stroller... and boppy. =)

Carter Jerome

Get Your Peanuts!

Mommy was cleaning the house when she heard Carter outside yelling. She went to go see what was going on. Carter was standing at the end of the sidewalk with a jar of peanuts and yelling to everyone that he saw, "Peanuts, only one dollar!"

Aralynn Is Ready!

Well, Aralynn is all ready to visit everyone

in cold Minnesota! She looks so cute with

her fur coat and hat on!

Rylee and Aralynn

Rylee and Aralynn sleeping. Rylee loves Aralynn so much!

Carter's New Back Pack

The other day Carter wanted Aralynn to lay on his back and he kept calling her his back pack. He told her that he was going to take her to school with him. =)

Halloween Spirit

Get got into the Halloween spirit and finally painted our pumpkins! Mommy thinks they turned out grrreat!

Masks

The kids all made fun masks! They wore them all day and all night!

Funny Faces

Now that Aralynn has her two bottom teeth she really enjoys biting her lip and making funny faces. Mommy was so happy she was quick enough to take a picture!

Aralynn

Aralynn loves looking at herself in the mirror...such a girl!

Grandma and Kids

Grandma snuggling up with the kids. Tired babies!

Boys Will Be Boys

In the car home from school Carter reached his hand in his pocket and pulled out a caterpillar!...Boys will be boys!

Toad Belly

Look closely...Aralynn has a toad belly. Mommy loves it. She is so cute!

New Addition To The Family

This adorable little puppy is going to be Daddy's welcome home gift! Shhhh....don't tell him! It's a surprise! She sleeps with Carter every night and is such a sweetie!