Sunday, January 16, 2011

First day of school

Although it was several months ago I wanted to post pictures from Jacen's first few days of school. The first picture is from day 1; Jacen got up and was excited to go to school. The second picture is from day 2; Jacen was...well...not quite so excited.


Yes that is Jacen sleeping naked in the shower.

A new year!!

Now I don't want to say that our New Year's resolution involved posting more frequently to our blog but here we are posting to our blog shortly after the new year. We've decided to let the boys pick out some pictures and add their own comments. Enjoy.

Jacen: I had a chocolate ice cream cake for my birthday!

Jacen: I look like a zombie!
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Since we have moved back to Cleveland that means SNOW.





Saturday, May 15, 2010

Bolivar Peninsula, Crystal Beach, Texas






Had a bunch of fun yesterday at the beach with Dave and Ginger's crew. Pictures to prove it!

Monday, April 26, 2010

I miss you






My Dear Carolyn,

I miss you!

Love, Shanna

Thursday, April 15, 2010

I asked the boys what they wanted for a snack about midmorning today. Jacen wanted graham crackers and milk. Ian asked for graham crackers and ketchup.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010


Olmsted Family December 2009




Look at our cute little brood! We are so blessed!

Here's the latest update on the kids:

Jacen is reading! He does such a great job and feels really good about it. He read me a short story from a reader this evening. I am so proud. He also just learned to ride his bike without training wheels. Jacen is playing TeeBAll. It is the funniest thing EVER to watch him. I just wish I knew what he was thinking about when he forgets to run from 2nd to 3rd base. He is definitely thinking about something besides TeeBall!

Ian has just successfully finished potty training. Whew! He does such a good job! He has stopped taking naps- boohoo! He says the cutest things. He keeps telling me, "You hurting my feelings, Mommy! You a MEAN mommy!" when I don't give him everything he wants. He has some arresting baby blue eyes!

Linley is 10 months and walking! I should be a little more upset because this makes my life more difficult. I am actually SUPER excited because I have some cute dresses and skirts that are only wearable if she walks. Otherwise she gets tangled and can't even crawl. For many months now I have hoped that she would start walking before she outgrew these darling dresses. Call me crazy. I know it, but it is just SO MUCH FUN having a little girl! I can't stop looking at her! I have never seen a little girl more determined than her. We are in for some TROUBLE!

I love them all!


Tuesday, March 23, 2010



Jacen and Ian built a snowman with a lot of help from Nana on their recent visit to Ohio. It was a good thing they built this their first night there since the snow was nearly gone by the next day!

Cute boys!