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!!!

Some snapshots of our morning

Corley's drop-in day

Today Corley got to visit her new classroom and meet her teachers and new friends. There are seven children in her class right now with two wonderful teachers. She will be in school two days a week for 3 hours each day. Hopefully this will help with some of her attachment issues. Caden was so sweet to check on her while she was there and he asked when he will get to walk her to class for the first day. Great big brother!!!

First day of school

2011 - age 4


2010 - age 3


2009 - age 2

Caden was definitely ready for school to start, as usual. This year, though, Corley wanted in on all of the morning rush. She got ready just as he did and met me at the door with her backpack just like Caden. She carried it to the car just as he did. Let's see how funny it is next Tuesday when she realizes that she will be going to school, too:)

We walked Caden in to Mrs. Julie and Mrs. Elizabeth's classroom, although Caden requested that he do it alone. He reminded me SEVERAL times that he has done this before and that I could drop him off like all the other days. When he walked into the classroom I didn't get a "see you later" or anything. He was already busy with his friends. It is great that he loves school so much! Hopefully it will rub off on Corley and Brooks through the years.