Khloe Gen 2 months old

Khloe is now 2 months old. Time is sure going by quickly. She is growing and changing fast. Khloe is happy and healthy. She smiles and laughs at us. She coos and responds to our talking with vocalizations. Khloe is my biggest baby so far and in the 60th percentile for weight and 50th percentile for height. She currently weighs 11lbs. 3oz. I am so happy for her healthy weight so I don't have to worry about her gaining enough like the other two. Her sisters love her and are enjoying holding her and making her smile. Hailey clicks her tongue at her and smiles in her face. We have been keeping busy while I am on leave. We have gone on a few outings to the MOA, midtown global market, weekly visits to library, birthday parties, and shopping. We have also had lots of visitors each week which the kids love. Madison is still enjoying preschool. She just had a Valentine's party and mommy got to come and help teach the art project while Grandma watched the little girls. Maddie is such a good listener and is learning so much at school. Hailey has been enjoying all the visitors and spending time with mommy. She loves reading books, playing mommy to her babies, and cleaning. Both girls ask to clean for fun. I guess they see me cleaning a little too much.:) We are doing well and hope you are too.

Happy New Year from the Olson's

In 2010 we have had many exciting events take place in the Olson household.

In April we found out we were pregnant with our 3rd baby girl. We were very excited to add another little bundle of joy to our family. She came a few days late but made her way into the world on Dec. 10th at 12:18 pm. She is a beautiful little girl and so easy going so far. She is a wonderful addition to our family. We all love her very much

Hailey was dedicated to the Lord in March at our church and we celebrated with a dinner at our home. Hailey celebrated her 1st birthday in July with swimming, cake, and friends on a very hot 90 degree day. Hailey is now 18 months old and is into everything. She loves to make messes but fortunately likes to pick up as well. She loves to sweep and wipe up messes. Her favorite activity right now is cleaning toilets with the toilet brush. She also loves baby dolls and puts them to bed and gives them ba ba's . She and Maddie play together now and she loves to play chase with her. Hailey is a smiley and happy child. She loves new people and will often hold her arms up to strangers especially men to pick her up. She is very trusting and sweet.

Madison started dance and had her first recital. She loves dance class and continues to take classes this year as well. Maddie also took swimming, soccer, and T-Ball lessons this summer. Maddie also started preschool this year. She goes to a wonderful preschool at a Lutheran church thru the LADC. She is learning so much about life, academics, social skills, and God. She is the teachers helper and loves it. Madison celebrated her 4th birthday in Sept. with a Dora themed party including a Dora moonwalk. She had a blast. Maddie continues to be a very independent and vibrant child. She has a big personality at 4. It is so fun to watch her grow up. She is mommy's helper with her sisters. She loves to take on new responsibilities. She is very passionate and says the funniest and most observant statments. She is very much a girly girl and loves to dress up, dance, play Barbies, have tea parties, and color pictures for us.

We took a few vacations in 2010 with the girls and my parents. We went to Florida to Orlando and New Smyrna Beach in March. The girls loved Disney World and the ocean. In August we traveled to Montreal and stayed with my parents in their condo at Tremblant. From there we road tripped to Quebec City. It was like visiting Europe but without the time zone difference. Maddie even started to speak French to the locals. We also made several trips up north to The Olson's farm throughout the year. The girls love visiting the farm. Maddie helps pick eggs and loves to play on the farm.

Josh and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary this August. It is hard to believe we have been married that long. It seems just like yesterday that we were on that boat.

I (Charity) also started my 7th year of teaching this Fall. I continue to work at the same school in Oakdale in the same position as an Autism teacher. I love my students they make me laugh daily. I love my coworkers also. I am currently on child care leave from work until the end of March.

Josh has been keeping busy with his business, Olson Medical Billing. He is a very hard worker. He still enjoys playing softball, basketball, and football throughout the year. He also loves watching sports when he has time.

That about sums up our 2010. We hope you had a great year and that 2011 is even better

Love, The Olsons

Josh, Charity, Madison, Hailey, and Khloe

Khloe 2 weeks old

Khloe had her 2 week check up this past week and she is thriving. She has gained her birth weight plus one pound. She is now 8 lbs. and is my biggest baby in the 40th percentile. Mommy is so excited to have an average sized girl. I was told not to get too excited by the doctor though because she knows my kids. We will see..She is an easy baby and rarely cries. She is sleeping 6-7 hours in a row at night which helps mommy and daddy feel sane also. Her sisters love her especially Maddie. Maddie loves holding her and helping mommy babysit Hailey. Hailey is adjusting to being the middle child and is "mostly" gentle to her little sister. A 2010 report to come.

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Khloe Gen Olson

Khloe Gen was born on Friday 12/10/2010 at 12:18pm. She weighed 7lbs 1/2 oz. and was 20 inches long. She was 3 days overdue so I was induced. I had the best labor, delivery and recovery so far. I was only in labor for 3 hours. She is an easy baby. She barely cries and is contented easily. She has all ready slept 5hours in a row at night. We are enjoying having another little one in our family. She is a delight. Maddie and Hailey love her too. Maddie has been a huge helper. Hailey wants to hold and hug her sister and is constantly saying "baby". We are all doing great and loving being a family of 5.

October/November 2010

October and November have flown by. The girls enjoyed the Halloween "season". Maddie dressed up as Minnie Mouse for dance class, Tinkerbell for preschool, and Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz for Halloween. Hailey was a bumble bee and loved eating the candy she got trick or treating. Poor little Maddie got the stomach flu on Halloween so she got dressed up but wasn't feeling to well. Maddie enjoyed decorating the house for Fall with her Grandma Deb's pumpkins and gords. We have also gone to the Childrens theater with Maddie and she loves it! It is so fun to watch her watching the show to see her reaction. Maddie loves preschool and is a great little student and helper to her teachers. She is learning so much and growing up. Her favorite activity at school and at home is playing dress up. She changes several times a day at home. She also loves playing office and doctor. Hailey has also grown up in the past few months. She is running around finding trouble and talking up a storm. Some of her cuter sayings are "Love you!", "baby", "Cheese!" (for the camera), "Grammy, Bumpa, Noey, Maddie, dada, mommy, Shelby", and "nope!". We just decorated for Christmas. Maddie is a great helper. Hailey loves the decorations but is not so helpful. We have spent a lot of time rearranging the decorations so that she won't break them.:)
We have also been busy preparing for our new little one to arrive. Hailey has figured out mommy's big tummy has a baby in it. She likes to slap it and say baby. I caught her touching Maddie's tummy yesterday saying baby so I guess she doesn't quite get it.:) We are all anticipating Baby girl Olson's birth. She will be here any day now it is literally just a matter of time. Waiting is the hardest part.:) We will keep you posted on when she arrives. Please pray for a safe and healthy delivery and baby.

Fall 2010

This Fall has been a busy one in the Olson household. I started back to work the end of August. Maddie started preschool this year. She loves it and is a good helper for her teachers. She helps them clean and get ready. She loves to play with the other kids and all the activities that go on. Maddie is also continuing to take dance lessons. She loves to dance and is learning a lot. We also celebrated Maddie's 4th birthday. She had a Dora the explorer party with a Dora bounce house. She had a great time and had fun with all her little friends that came to party. As a family we went to the Apple orchard with Grandma Deb, Grandpa Paul, and Auntie Kinsey. The girls enjoyed the hayride, playing on the playground, and petting the animals. Madison also had a special birthday celebration at preschool that Grandma Penny and I went to. Maddie was so grown up and quiet. I was pretty surprised.:) Hailey is growing up too. She is now officially walking the majority of the time. She is still a tiny little peanut. so, she looks pretty cute walking around being so short and small. She is also talking a lot. However, her favorite word right now is "mommy". I guess she has learned that if she says mommy that she gets what she wants. Hailey is a good little mommy. She loves playing with her baby dolls and hugs, kisses, and feeds them. She also likes to pat the backs of and feed other little babies that we see. I am hoping she will be a good little helper when her baby sister gets here. Baby girl Olson is doing great. I am feeling well and have had no issues during my pregnancy. I have about 2 months to go. She will be here soon. We are now gearing up for Halloween. Maddie is very excited for trick or treating.