Hey Culligan Man!

We have been having issues with our water softener, well it hasn't worked in about a year probably. So I finally called the Culligan man to come and service it for us. I can tell our water is hard because its wrecking our faucets and when I give the kids a bath I can tell on their skin. So I finally called yesterday and they came today. Sure enough he tested our water and he said its "very" hard. He fixed it in a 1/2 hour and was on his way... I am a little more broke then when he came but hey it was cheaper than a new one so its worth it to me. Plus, soft water again, YAH!!!

Whats new with the Olsons!

Well quite honestly not a whole lot. I am still on maternity leave, which I am really enjoying. I have to go back to work Oct. 13th which will be here before I know it, so I am trying not to think about it. Owen is great with Evan, and is slowly learning patience. Evan is growing like a little weed and at times is very needy and demanding, but hey what baby isn't, right?! Evan wakes up every three hours to nurse so were managing to get as much sleep as possible, its amazing how your body can adjust to little sleep. I sure do miss 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep but that will be back before I know it too : )

Owens birthday is on Friday and I think I am more excited than he his. He doesn't really understand it all yet I don't think. All he cares about is the cake, lol. If you ask him about his birthday and his presents all he talks about is "birthday cake". Its cute.

Oh, he also is learning his ABC's and is really good at singing them. He can almost make it all the way through them. He occasionally skips a few letters : ) We have a phonics magnet on our refrigerator that sings them and he started to sing along one day out of no where and Eric and I were so surprised at how much he new. He sure is a smarty pants like his dad.

I am so glad its fall and the weather is cooler. I absolutely love fall, its defiantly one of my favorite times of year. I plugged in my "fall leaves" bath and body wall flower and its delicious. Eric says it makes him want to eat apple pie (b/c he thinks it smells like it). I don't really know that it smells like that but its sweet and spicy a great smell...

Evans Photo Shoot

Evan got his first pictures taken today by Aunt Kelly. We also ordered the announcements and magnets today. The pictures turned out really cute. Here are a few. Enjoy :)

He's Here!

Evan Daniel Olson arrived yesterday at 9:50 a.m. He is 6# 11oz and 19.5 inches long. It was a very intense labor and I am glad its over. I had contractions at 2 a.m. pretty strong and close together (5 or less minutes apart). We dropped Owen off at Grandmas and arrived at the hospital at 5 a.m. and by 9:50 a.m. he was here. Thank the Lord for epidurals! Were all doing great. Owen loves his brother (well see if that changes once we get home : )

Summer Fun!

Ethan and Owen

Letters for the Boys Room

Here are the letters I painted for the boys rooms

What's happening at the Olson's!?

Well, were getting ready for Evans arrival. I have been busy cleaning, organizing and getting clothes washed, etc. It's a never ending process because just when I think I am done, I get the urge to start all over. I had a dr. appt today and I am 1 cm dilated (Yah, it's something). I only have 25 days to go... They are going to induce me on 8/9/10. I am ready to be done but if it means keeping Evan out of the NICU we can keep him in there a few more weeks.

Owen has been talking up a storm. He recently started to hate bath time so that is very interesting. In fact, he hates them so much that he threw up last night in it. NO FUN for anyone. We will just keep trying since I refuse to have a stinky kid, lol.

Eric has been working like crazy. Money is nice I guess but time away from the family is not but I guess you do what you have to do.

I think that's all for now : )