Cousins!

Caden and Corley are so blessed to have cousins that are the same age and gender. This makes it fun for Leah and I also. We hosted our first switch this past weekend. Leah got the girls and I got the boys...guess who got the better deal? I'll let you ponder that:) We began our morning at our church pumpkin patch - celebrating the 10th year of this mission project

Next we ventured to the Greenville Airport for lunch at Runway Cafe (a favorite spot for the Olsommer's)

After a short nap in the car, the boys spend the afternoon playing at the house before we made the switch back. It was so much fun. Look forward to our next switcharoo.

Apple Picking

Here we go! Caden and Corley were very excited to get started.

They LOVED that you had to get inside some of the trees and had to climb some of the lower branches.

Brooks was such a "helper" although Corley didn't like his help so much. She was afraid that he was stealing her apples.

Turns out that Brooks wasn't as interested in apple picking as the other were. He was interested in the wagon, grass, sticks, and anything that he could get his hands on.

Corley is 3

We just celebrated Corley's 3rd birthday. Wow. She has grown so much. Her FAVORITE color is purple and has been asking for a purple party for months. Wish granted. We invited the friends in her class at preschool and had a purple party at the church playground. I think she had a great time.

Such a familiar sight

Corley was so excited to get the walker out for Brooks. Reminded me of Caden when we pulled it out for Corley. Funny how these baby toys are so exciting to an almost 5 year old and a 2 and 1/2 year old. Things never change.


Caden age 2 and 1/2

Kids' bath update

Corley is such a big helper. She jumped at the opportunity to help daddy with the bathroom update while Caden was at school. She LOVED her pink hammer. Unfortunately, she worked so hard that she fell into the bathtub and almost hurt herself with the hammer. That was after she almost hit herself in the face while "hammering". Needless to say, she was fired. The good news is that she still thinks that she was a big help to the project. That is all that matters!

The Dentist - AGAIN

 

After previous attempts to have Caden's teeth cleaned - and them not going well - he finally did it! Such a battle with him. He even watched Michael and I at our dentist over the past year to help the situation. He came home telling Corley all about it and how much it didn't hurt. Thankfully he is already promoting it for her.

Corley's new hair cut - so grown!

 

 

 

 

We thought it would be easier than this

Hello!

Brooks is finally waking up to the world. He is such a wonderful baby!

Just had a bath. So clean and handsome!

Brooks Allan

Brooks Allan Olsommer joined our family on November 22 at 8:53pm. He is a very happy and healthy boy 7 pounds and 15 ounces, 20 inches long. He is not a red head, but his hair is an auburn color and there is alot of it. We are glad to have him home. Caden and Corley adore him. We are truly blessed and have so much to be thankful for this year.

Disney Moments

Other birthday pictures

Happy Birthday Corley!

We had a great birthday weekend with visits from Mimi, Poppy, Bella, and Pop. Although Corley wasn't feeling well for much of the time, she sure enjoyed the presents and cake. I think she is beginning to understand what birthdays are all about...she sang "Happy Birthday Corley" all weekend.

Corley's birthday at school

Corley was able to have a small birthday celebration with her friends at school. One of her favorite books is The Very Hungry Caterpillar so Michael and I created the masterpiece you see above. It was super cute and she loved it!!!