2013 Christmas Update

By this point, I think I get it. Once you have kids, time seems to fly at double...triple speed?? I have no idea where this year went. Either way, it was amazing.

Here's a few important posts:

We took our second family vacation to Southern Utah: Zion and Southern Utah

A great summer wrap up

Elijah turned 2

Family photos

Baby Isaiah

Isaiah

We have a new and very recent addition to our family. Isaiah is 4 weeks old as I write this. We're so blessed for a very sweet little baby boy. He sleeps and eats so well. I think we've heard him cry cry less than 5 times. He's a little wary (scared) of Elijah at this point, but I know they'll be the best of friends. He looks at mommy with so much love in his eyes and he loves smiling at daddy.

Elijah

He's 2. Does that sum it up?? He's a textbook toddler. He teaches us grace, patience, forgiveness, and most of all love. He loves the movie's Cars and Cars 2. He'd watch them multiple times a day if I let him. He likes playing with mom and dad. He LOVES attention. He loves to laugh and laugh a lot. Anything that's semi funny will put him in hysterics. His new favorite obsession is his little baby brother Isaiah. He's full of 'aggressive' love for that little thing. He can't get enough cuddles, kisses, and time to hold him. He's a replica of Tyler. He loves adventure, jumping, climbing, fixing things (especially if they need batteries), and most of all cars. He already knows the makes and models of certain cars-despite what color they are or where he sees them. He speaks so well! We can already have intelligent conversations with him.

Tyler

This was the year, I never thought it would come. Tyler sold ONE of his race cars and bought a family car. I guess the coming of 2 kids will do that to a man. So out with the Prelude...yes, I said the Prelude! Even crazier. And in with the Hyundai (now a Ferrundia, but I can get to that later). He's spent a lot of time getting his shop in order and even making a few Flowboards. He's such an amazing dad. Elijah lights up when he sees Tyler, and Tyler does the same. Tyler is still at Klune Industries working in composites. They've been even busier lately adding on new projects. He's enjoying the work and the guys he works with.

Lacey

My new job at Vivint has been the most amazing blessing. God knows what he's doing. I've been less stressed and have had more time for my family. I've not made it back into the world of 'real' exercise yet, but that's my goal for next year. We'll see if that's possible with 2 kids-ha! My home, husband, and kids has become my hobbies. It's crazy how much time it takes. I've also took on a new volunteer position at our church. I'm the board secretary, so once a month I meet with them. I feel very blessed to be a part of such an amazing group of people. As lame as this sounds, I've also spent a lot of time trying to sell stuff. You'd be amazed at the value of random stuff laying around your house. Cloth diapering was amazing with Elijah, potty training and the new toddler bed went well, and now I'm back to cloth diapering with Isaiah! Other than that, my weekly coffee with Abby, time with the hubby, and fun times with friends and family has kept me sane.

So 2013-defininetly was a banner year. An amazing husband, 2 year old, and a newborn baby, who can ask for more?

We pray that you and yours are blessed. We pray that you feel God's love and grace as we pass through Christmas into the new year!

The Olsen Family

~Tyler, Lacey, Elijah, & Isaiah