Christmas always seems to sneak up on me. This year
has just flown by I can hardly believe it’s almost time to start a new one.
It’s
been fun watching Hayley grow this year. She turned one and has accomplished so
much in her little life…sitting, crawling, walking, eating, and has begun to
talk. She has a mouth full of teeth and loves to use them to eat anything and
everything. She has a cute little personality-full of fun and charm. She loves
to sing, dance, play with her dolly’s, and loves to talk on the phone. She is a
little monkey and climbs onto, and gets into everything. We all adore her. I
just wish she would sleep through the night regularly.
McKenna
will turn 5 in February. She is such a good big sister and loves to play with
Hayley. She takes ballet and tap, and is getting more confident in the water
with her swimming lessons. She loves to play with her friends and cousins and
is always asking me if she can have a play date. She is such a sweetheart, but
sure is a stinker when it’s time for bed.
Ty
will be 6 in January. He started Kindergarten this year and loves going to see
his teachers, friends, and to learn. He is so friendly and has so much
confidence. His teacher says he is always upbeat with a smile and is ready to take
on anything. He loved playing T-ball in the spring and is excited to play again
next year.
Nate
will turn 8 this month and is so excited to get baptised in January. He is such
a likable guy and has many friends at school. He has struggled a bit with anxiety
the last few months but has been making good progress. He understands the world
so well that it scare’s and overwhelms him at times. He has found a new love
for dance as they learned a routine at school for Party Rock Anthem. He still
loves to read and is doing well in grade two.
Having
4 kids has been a lot of work this year, and life is getting busier and busier.
Ryan’s office has moved to a new building next to Costco, and he has had to
travel to Fort McMurray a few times this year. I quit my job this Fall. It was
sad to say goodbye, but I was needed more at home. I am serving in the Young
Women’s (girls aged 12-17) in our ward, and Ryan is the elders Quorum
President. We love our callings. We celebrated 9 years of marriage this year.
We got a new van, and are getting excited about our family vacation to
Disneyland this February. Life is good.
We
love and appreciate all of you and hope you have a fantastic Christmas and
Happy New Year.
Love the Olsen’s
Ryan, Kelli, Nate, Ty, McKenna, and Hayley
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