Thanksgiving 2009

Our first Thanksgiving back West and we spent it with Kelby's family in Idaho. See all the pics we took? We always remember our camera. If only that were the truth. Dang it! We had fun despite the proof.

I ran in the Mini Cassia Turkey Trot. The boys didn't want to come out and cheer for me, but rather preferred to stay with their cousins. Bums. Kelby came though. My sisters, Jen, Joey, and Becca ran in the Salt Lake Run so we ran together in spirit 1.5 hours apart. Next year I'll hopefully run with them. For the Turkey Trot Kelby's lil' sister Jill let us borrow her camera, so Thank You Jill!
Run, run, run.

My absolute worst 5k time ever. Go me. I still had fun irregardless.

Kelby's cousin Danielle and her husband Brandt ran too. Brandt came in first, then me, and then Danielle. We all got stuck in the beginning in a large crowd and we couldn't run so our times and placing are really irrelevant, but it's fun to document anyway.

Halloween '09

Soooo, we were supposed to spend Halloween at Kelby's sister Tysi's house, but we love to have the flu, (all the sarcasm in the world intended here), and decided to catch it so we could stay home. Poor Taylor came down with it on Friday and was devastated to miss the trunk-or-treat at the church. At the time it occurred he didn't want to go, but that night he cried when he realized it was over and he had missed it. When Saturday rolled around Taylor was off and on with a fever so we excused ourselves from the weekend activities with the extended Olson Clan and set to work to make our own fun at home.

Here Kelby is helping the boys to clean out the pumpkin I bought. They were disgusted by the squishy oozy feel and Kelby and I ended up doing it ourselves. Bums. No icky squishy, no jack-o-lantern! Kelby's final masterpiece. Taylor chose the pattern and Ian bugged everyone so bad that he got sent to his room until it was finished. To bad the awesome mom who picked up the pumpkin and carving kit forgot a candle! What was I thinking? Seriously! We tried to use a #2 birthday candle, but the wick was only so long and it didn't last. A bit anti-climatic, but we dealt with it.

When Ian came out of his room he declared, "That's a scary pumpkin!" He loved it. Way to go dad! Our happy trick-or-treaters. Ian went as Buzz Light Year from the Toy Story movies and Taylor dressed as Optimus Prime from Transformers. Taylor felt well just long enough to get some good trick-or-treating in. Ian was so cute running from door to door. He knocked, yelled 'trick-or-treat,' and was on his way yelling, 'thank you,' over his shoulder as fast as he could. Taylor didn't quite possess as much energy, but managed to keep pace for an hour before he begged to go home. Ian's energy ran down too, and he also wanted to head home not long after Taylor. I wish I could bottle the enthusiasm they exhibited tonight. Cheers to another happy memory! All except the flu part or course.

Ian's Funnies

Our Ian is something else. He has said some pretty funny things lately and I just want to write them down so I can remember them.

• "Who dat?" Such a Cleveland phrase. I about die everytime these words fall out of his mouth.
• "Daddy has to go to work and talk to the letter 'E'." Translation, Dad is at work talking with his secretary Laree. We haven't corrected this one because we find it so funny.
• After seeing Taylor receive motrin Ian says, "Daddy, I want medicine." Of course Kelby tells him no, that Taylor got it because he is sick with a fever and Ian replies, "I AM sick, my tummy hurts." This wouldn't be so funny except we all knew that he really wasn't sick and he insisted so emphatically and cried so hard. That must be some very yummy medicine. Where can I get some more of that?

At the Fire Station With the Boy Scouts

In our new ward I got asked to help with the cub scouts. When activities are at 3:30 in the afternoon I don't have any other choice, but to bring the boys. Today they loved it! We went to the local fire station in town. They were disappointed that their wasn't a fire pole, but the trucks were still awesome.
One happy Taylor. They let the boys loose to climb on some of the trucks and check them out first hand. Mayhem!

He wouldn't leave without another picture of himself. Oh the influence of fire trucks.

Taylor and Ian having the time of their lives. I don't think they can wait for boy scouts.

A 1930s fire truck that actually still works. I think this one is only used for parades.

Only in a small town, (I am sincerely positive of this), will they allow children to sit on top of a fire truck and cruise around the streets. Do you not see liability issues with this? Not a single person from the town I spoke with saw anything odd about this activity. What? Shouldn't there be waiver forms signed? Not that I care, my boys loved it and they didn't fall off. I admit I gripped them pretty hard, who wouldn't?

After our ride around town all the scouts sat on the stairs for a picture. Taylor listened and stayed by my side, but Ian climbed in with the boys and sat smack dab in the center.

No Cavities!!!!

We are so happy to have a dental practice to call our own! After a month of owning it Kelby saw his most important patients, his boys. Little kids in this practice get alot of loot for going to their first dental appointment. They get a toothbrush, a little mouth mirror, a sand timer to time how long they should brush, a dinosaur flosser, and a toy. Holy Cow! I didn't get that kind of treatment when I went as a kid. I'm sure I had a deprived childhood!
Taylor did fine, but cried a little for the x-rays.

I don't remember Ian crying. He didn't get x-rays since he is still pretty little so maybe he'll shed a few tears next time.

I also had my teeth cleaned, but my picture isn't so cute and I refuse to post it. Don't worry, you aren't missing anything unless you love nightmares.

Jon & Laura's Wedding Goes Here

Oh man, I ran out of time. Sorry Jon & Laura, I'll get to this post next week.

We Moved, Wahoooooo!

Hello people,
We have moved to Saint Anthony where Kelby purchased a small dental practice. We are loving it here all except the part of no internet at our house, and all the neighbors have secured their wireless networks. Dang them! So here I am at the office using the internet with no pictures at my fingertips. Not that anybody cares, but I'll get back to posting soon, (like when the neighbor's give us their passwords).
Lots o' Love,
The Olsons