Christmas In Seattle

Merry Christmas Everyone!!! We had a great Christmas again this year and it was fun to be with Friends and Family in Seattle. Sophie and I left for my parents' house almost a week before Mike could. We missed him, but had lots of fun hanging out and shopping.
On Christmas Eve, Mike, Sophie, Erik and I, along with Michael, Rachael and their kids, all went to the zoo. It was really fun especially because Mike had never been to either of the zoo's in Washington and has always wanted to go. Sophie was also very interested, especially the loins who were right up against the glass. I didn't really get any shots of the animals (except the kids), but here are a few shots from the day.

Sophie loves her daddy!


My niece/2nd cousin Hazel


What a good looking family!


Group Shot


Hazel, Michael, Noah, Rachael (and bun in the oven)

After the zoo we went back to my parent's house for the annual Olson Christmas party. It was really fun and great to see everyone. It was a bit of a smaller group this year, only around 25 people. Nevertheless, it was just as wonderful.

This next part is not something everyone needs to know, but I felt that I should record it anyway. After the party a few of us, including Sophie, watched the Muppet Christmas Carol (my own little holiday tradition). Sophie was up dancing and playing around and seemed just fine. I was just getting Sophie to settle down with me when all of the sudden, BLUGH, Sophie puked, A LOT. Fortunately for everyone one, I had just pulled a blanket up on to us seconds before she chucked so it was very well contained and easy to clean up. This was the first time Sophie has ever full-on puked. I think that she was on a sugar overload. Afterward, she was just as fine as before.

On to Christmas morning! It was fun that Sophie was older this year and was a little more excited about opening her presents. She and grandma had a great time opening everything up.



Sophie hanging out with Uncle Scott and her new doggy from Uncle Kyle. (Kyle, she loves that dog!)

Mom and baby!!!

This picture below might be my favorite picture of 2009. How precious is he?

I love you sweetheart. You are my best friend! (And thanks for being such a great sport and posing for this picture)

27 years

It was my birthday last Thursday and it was a nice one. Mike plan a dinner with some family at one of my favorite restaurant Mimi's Cafe. It was super delish! Thanks for making it such a nice day babe!



What do you think that Sophie is thinking about in this shot?

If this is not girly…

I don’t know what is. Sophie was playing at her cousin’s house and saw her cousin Mia put on a tutu, so of course Sophie needed one too. I love this first shot because not only is wearing the tutu, but she has a jump rope and pigtails!

Sophie also was enjoying making some pretend food.



This is Mia trying to find “the cool song” on the CD player. There were three disks and she went through song by song until she found “the cool song.” I don’t think she really knew which is was, but she was looking for it anyway.


Benji also got in on the dress up action.

Coloring and Chipmunk Cheeks

I am just catching up posting because thing have been crazy busy. This is from Nov. 24th. Sophie has started to enjoy coloring. She only is interested for about 5 minutes at a time and there has been some biting/eating of crayon. Here she is coloring and also eating (food not crayons.) Sophie also will hold food in her month for as long as an hour. She puts it all in at one time and then will leave it there until she either eats it or spits it out.

Sophie's First Snowy Playtime

Back on the 6th we got our first big snow of the season. (Since then we have gotten a lot more!)
Living on a large corner lot we have a lot of area to shovel. It wasn't too bad, it took Mike and I about 20 minutes to do it all including our driveway and stairs. Even with all the snow, it turned out to be a nice day so we decided to take Sophie out to play. This was the first time she really has played in the snow. Last year she was too little to enjoy it. After bundling up, we headed out. I think that she really liked it. She just went right for it. I think she was a little annoyed that she kept falling over, but other then that she was having a good time. Here are a few shots from our outing.


Daddy is pull the sled. I rode with her first, but she got the hang of it quick and I think it was her favorite part of the snow.

These two shot (above and below) I thought were really cute.


Our Little Snow Angel



This was right before we came in. She was done.

My Birthday?

Ok, so my birthday isn't really for another month but my mom decided I needed my present early because I was having a craft day at the house. Drum roll please....


IT'S A CRICUT!!!!! (in case you don't know, it is a paper and vinyl cutter!!!!) Thank you so much mom and dad. I love it!

Look what I made...

I have been getting inspired by all of Sara's totally cute crafts. I took leftover 2x4 pieces, sanded the edges, painted them black, printed letters on to scrapbook paper and cut them to size. It took me just over an hour to do the whole thing.


I love it!

Tabletop and Curlers

Sophie has learned how to climb onto the table!!!! I suppose it was bound to happen, I was just hoping that it wouldn't. Oh well, I guess we will just have to keep a closer eye in her.



Sophie is a total girly-girl. She even likes to put curlers in her hair. (She also like to play in the pantry)


Look how much hair she has. It is a little out of control, but I love it that way!

Thank you

Right now Sophie, Daddy and I have just finished dinner (Taco Bell for Mike and myself and Cheerios for Sophie). Sophie of course must feed herself. She is getting better but still ends up with much of it down her front and on her lap.

(This is a shot of Sophie playing peek-a-boo right after uncovering her eyes)
So here is something new and super cute. About a week ago Sophie started saying "Thank you mama" or daddy, grandma or grandpa. It is the cutest thing. If you hand her something or help her she will say it. She has also started to combined the names to other phrases like "bye-bye daddy" or "get you grandpa." Sophie you are such a smart girl.

Sophie and Mommy

Sophie and I have been playing with Photo Booth on the computer this morning. Here are a couple of our best shots!


Love you Sophie!