Christmas Day at the Park

Christmas Day at the Park
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

Who would have thought that it would be 60 degrees on Christmas day. Off to the park down the street. It was full of kids and dogs and everyone enjoying the beautiful weather. David wore his new jeans from Grandpa. We played on the swings, dug in the dirt and had a great time. Check out David's "rear view" for a good look at those awesome Levi jeans!

Storytime with Ma Ma

Storytime with Ma Ma
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What could be better than stories about Elmo, read to you at dinnertime by your MA MA ?

IMAGINE IT !

IMAGINE IT !
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

We took David to IMAGINE IT. This is the children's museum in Atlanta! What fun running, jumping, climbing & riding toys. David had a great time digging in the sand, fishing, sliding, ringing the pipe organ and just being a kid! This kid is so creative and fun ! It is amazing to watch him think and to see what he can do ! WOW ! They grow up fast! At the end of the fun day, David rested in a big blue sqooshy chair! We can't wait to have Francis come and play at IMAGINE IT !

Let's Go Skiing !

Let's Go Skiing !
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

Off to Red River, New Mexico for SNOW!

Joey, Jacki, Grammie, Matt, David and Jennie. All in one car! Crammed full of ski gear, I pods, snow boots, snacks, and......oh my goodness! We took off to the mountains the day after Christmas. Matt O. had never been to New Mexico, so we were on an adventure! And this was David's first time to go the the ski slopes! We arrived in Red River, early evening. Got set up in our room, and went out for a big dinner. Up early the next morning for a big breakfast. Matt and Joey took off EARLY to the slopes. It was soooo cold! Grammie, Jacki and Jennie took David on a sled ride in the snow. After playing for a while, Grammie and David went back to the hotel for a nap, and Jacki and Jen were off to the slopes! Well, in no time at all, Jacki was off and swooshing down the hills!. We met up with Matt and Joey, and off they all went up the BIG lift to the BIG HILLS ! SWOOSHING and SWOOSHING! Joey, Jacki and Matt O! Downhill skiiers they are! We have a couple of olympic potentials here! Jen went back and got Grammie and David, and we all played more on the slopes. David kept saying "brrrrr"! He liked to stomp in the snow! What a great time skiing! Thanks, Joey and Jacki! What great skiiers you are! Thanks to Matt for skiing all day with Joe and Jacki, and thanks to Grammie for a great vacation!

Amarillo Christmas '05

Amarillo Christmas '05
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Ahh, home to Amarillo for Christmas.

Great to be back in Texas ! Warm days, cool nights, beautiful sunsets. Even a few windy days wouldn't keep us away. We had such a wonderful 10 days. Fun with family and friends. Fun celebrating Matt's 35th birthday watching NC State win a great football game. We celebrated our 3rd anniversary at Scott's Oyster Bar (Outstanding!), while mom watched David. We brought in the New Year sipping champagne with Terri, Jennie's dearest friend. We went skiing, watched lots of football, slept in, took long naps and just had a great time. Thanks to Jeff and Matt for all the yummy grilling! We ate well! Thanks to everyone for lovely gifts. Most of all, thanks to Mom for making it so wonderful to come home for Christmas. The only thing missing were Matt, Sally, Francis and baby Gulde to be. But they were near by in Oklahoma ! We can't wait to see you guys at Christmas '06 ! We love you!

What a great holiday in Amarillo!

Aunt Pauline

Aunt Pauline
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We all went to Panhandle to visit Aunt Pauline! What a great time! We are so happy to have her closer to home!

Exhaustion from all the fun!

Exhaustion from all the fun!
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

David thought playing in Uncle Matt's room was fun! He had a big day at the park, so a nap was in order. Sleeping beauty.

Hunk and Jerry

Hunk and Jerry
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Just a few good shots of Uncle Hunkie and Jerry, along with Grammie. They are David's great aunt and uncle. Great people, indeed.

Rapper "D"

Rapper "D"
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David grabbed a set of earphones and one of daddy's hats. He was jammin' to the tunes of Sesame Street and Elmo. He did a little Elmo Rap for us. "Rapper D", lookin' cool.

More Cell Phone Pictures!

More Cell Phone Pictures!
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

Here are a few cute shots of David taken with the cell phone camera. Sitting in the chair at breakfast, emptying the tissue box, and all dressed up in his Christmas outfit (penguins), and riding in the car.

you should have seen the OTHER reindeer!

you should have seen the OTHER raindeer!
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

Merry Christmas! David turned into a rough -n tough reindeer! Check out those hoof marks on his forhead....But you should have seen the other reindeer!

Stylish Christmas Hat

Stylish Christmas Hat
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

Grammie made this Christmas Kleenex box cover. David tried it on for a pre Christmas dress up. Works great! Looks great!

Thanksgiving 2005

Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

Thanksgiving 2005. This time last year, we were celebrating Thanksgiving with our cousins in St. Louis, then hopped over to Lincoln, NE to take David to his first Husker game. Now, were are here in Georgia. No family. One of Jennie's nurse friends, Barbara Tew, and her family, invited the Olson clan to Thanksgiving at their house. Barb and her family are from Buffalo, NY. They don't have any family close by either.

The day started w/ Matt smoking ribs and sausage to take to the feast. Those New Yorkers had never had Texas style ribs and sausage for THANKSGIVING !! David dressed up in warm clothes and he and Matt played with the pups while mommy worked on the sweet potatos.

Off to the Tew's.......What a great time! The food was incredible! There were at least 6 different homemade pies! The turkey was huge! And the ribs and sausage was a big hit! The kids were so much fun. They raked up a big pile of leaves for David to jump in. That was something he had never done! WHAT A BLAST !!! He played and played and fell asleep in the car within 5 minutes when we started home.

THANK YOU TEW FAMILY for a wonder Thanksgiving, 2005 !

Happy, Sad, Happy, Sad

Happy, Sad, Happy, Sad
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

Mom and Dad pout when David does something that we don't like. At first, David would just stare at us. Now, he pouts too, then bursts out laughing. We can't even pretend to be upset with the little guy!

Risky Business

Risky Business
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

David and Dad are too cool in their shades. Look out, Tom Cruise! By the way, it is even more cool to have a dinasaur shirt with a big "D" on it.

BIG BOY BED !

BIG BOY BED !
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

David has "moved up" in the world. He now had a big boy bed. We slowly working at him taking all naps and sleeping here ALL night ! Wish us luck !

Ruby Falls in Chattanooga TN

Ruby Falls in Chattanooga TN
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

On our way home from the mountain adventure, we decided to take the "long way" home. We drove to Chattanooga TN & went to Ruby Falls, a small underground cavern with a waterfall inside. David had lots of "ooohs & ahs" and "what's that"? along the way & love to touch the rocks. We are planning another trip to the TN aquarium!

Back to Nature

Back to Nature
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

The Olson family took a fun trip to the north Georgia mountains. Blue Ridge, Georgia, to be exact. Even Molly & Herbie went! We stayed in a cabin, played in the leaves, walked by the creek, walked the dogs down long roads, rode the Blue Ridge Mtn Railway to Copperhill, TN, played in the hotub, ( one of David's favorite things ) & went to an apple orchard! A much needed vacation !

Breakfast at Grammie's !

Breakfast at Grammie's !
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Uncle Matt made breakfast for us at Grammie's house. We had so much fun! David enjoyed sharing breakfast with Francis, Jackie, Aunt Sally and Grammie too!

Jeff...40??? No way!. Denise..Young and Spry!

Jeff...40??? No way!. Denise..Young and Spry!
Originally uploaded by Jennie Olson.

David and Jennie went to Amarillo recently for the funeral of Uncle Johnny. We celebrated Jeff's 40th b-day and Denise's ??? :) birthday as well. We had fun with Uncle Matt, Aunt Sally, Francis, Grammie, Joey and Jackie too!