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.
Sweet Birthday Boy
Happy Birthday, Sweet Noah! My sweet Noah is FIVE! Where does the time go? I remember the day Noah was born like it was yesterday. He is very special to me because he was the answer to many of my prayers. I loved having his 2 big sisters, but I wasn’t sure if God would bless […]
How to Enjoy Your Garden All Winter Long
A simple garden story about enjoying the harvest, preparing for quieter seasons, and watching what God grows over time.
Fire Station Field Trip – Part 1
We took our children to the fire station for a field trip. One of our customers, Casey, from our family’s shop is a firefighter. We asked him to set up the tour after seeing how Noah’s interest keeps growing in fire trucks. We visited the North Washington Fire Department in Denver. It was more interesting […]
This is Real Love
Real love is everyday. It’s not always the fairytale romantic love we’re all sold when we’re kids. It’s moments watching your handsome, hard-working husband love on your daughter and share his knowledge with her. Watching your beautiful child laugh with the man you made them with. Last week, Norm and Graci worked on our family A-Team […]
Horseback Riding Family
There’s nothing in life like family having a good time! This is one of my favorite family memories. It’s also one of my favorite family photos. This is all the way back from 2010! Our girls were so little! We rented horses and rode them through the center of town in Timberon, New Mexico. It’s […]
The Best Mama
“You’re the best mama in the whole world!” ~ Merci She loved playing in her sandbox! This video was taken in June 2004 when she was only 3 years old. Daddy’s running our first auto repair business in the background. Enjoy! :)
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, […]
Crochet Aviator Hat Pattern
Last year, Merci discovered the art of crochet. She has especially taken to it! She has been creating all kinds of things from hats to cardigans and everything in between. It’s exciting and incredible to watch her create beautiful things from a ball of yarn. This Crochet Aviator Hat Pattern from Repeat Crafter Me was one of […]