A simple family update as we step into a new year together, a season of laughter, love, and blessings from the Lord.
He’s Here
Welcoming our son, Nazareth Konstantin Olsen. After a long journey, God gave us this precious gift and reminder that every child is a miracle.
Happy 75th Birthday, Grandpa!
Dear Grandpa, Happy 75th Birthday! Happy Spring! We love you! We miss you so much! We miss our daily phone conversations with grandpa. So much has happened with our family since you went to heaven almost 4 years ago. We’ve had 2 more babies. One baby went to be with you and grandma. One baby […]
Love Marches On
It’s been almost a month since my last post. I have a ton of things to share and I want to write so many things, but my life is very full – of many good things. Anyone who says having a blog is easy hasn’t ever had one. I will write as time allows. I […]
The Girl Who Made Me a Mommy
Happy Birthday, Sweet Mercedez! This is one of our first family pictures in October 2001 when she was just 9 months old. We’re celebrating the girl who made us a mommy and daddy!! I can’t believe our girl is 15!! Where has time gone? She’s my first pregnancy, she’s my first baby, she’s my first child, […]
Our Fourth Toddler
Happy Birthday, Sweet Nehemiah! My baby boy is 2 and my fourth toddler! Time goes by faster with each child we add to our family. I remember the day Nehemiah was born like it was yesterday because 2 years definitely feels like yesterday for this mama. He’s my longest pregnancy (so far), he’s my rainbow baby, and he’s been […]
My Second Teenager
Happy Birthday, Sweet Grace! I can’t believe my girl is 13!!! Where has time gone? I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. She was my easiest pregnancy (so far), so I should have known that her labor would be memorable, too. Thirteen years ago today, my husband and I headed to the hospital […]






