And then There was Four!

When Nate was just over a year Ryan and I decided it was time for another baby. As soon as we said it outloud I was pregnant! I thought 2 years was the perfect spacing between children. Ryan and I both wanted another boy so Nate could have a little brother. Again, we got what we wished for and Ty Matthew joined our family on January 19, 2007. He was bigger then Nate weighing 7'11 pds. He was my chubbiest baby (so far) and was also a happy baby, but would only sleep during the day if he was held. As soon as I would lay him down he would wake up. He is a very fun little guy and has so much peronality and charm! He already know's how to work a crowd! He rarely sits still and is into everything! I can't take my eyes off of him for a second. He has brought so much excitement to our family and has taught me (and is still teaching me) patience, patience, patience!

18/11/08

And then there was Three!

After Ryan and I got married we decided not to do anything to prevent our first baby. I knew having a baby was the next step and I felt more then ready. 4 months later I was pregnant. Ryan and I were so thrilled! We both wanted a little boy and on december 11, 2004 we got our wish and welcomed Nathan James into our family. He weighed 7'7pds and already had such strong features. He never really had that newborn look. He was such a good baby! Always happy and always moving. He was an on the go toddler...loved being outside and could just walk for miles looking at all the "big crucks". He loved to read and could spend so much time doing so. If Nate was quiet I knew he was reading books. he still loves books and now loves to read to Ty. He is very imaginative and could play by himself for hours or  he creates fun things for him and Ty to play. He's always been a cautious child. he feels the safest and most comfortable around mom and dad and has been quite attached to us. He needs to do everything in his own time. He is a very good big brother and loves Ty and McKenna so much. He is in swimming lessons now and is lovin it! he brings so much joy to our family and has taught me that we can't control who our children are going to be, we have to love them for who they are!

17/11/08

Our Wedding Day!

We got married November 28, 2003 in the Cardston temple. It was the most amazing experience! We had a family luncheon/program/ring ceremony at the Tanner Center in Cardston and then back to Lethbridge for a reception at the Lethbridge Stake Center. Everything was fabulous and the day was very amazing and special. We stayed a few nights in Banff for our honeymoon! I can't believe it was almost 5 years ago. Its one of those days that I could relive again and again! Well maybe once every few years!

04/11/08

One Fine Day!

Ryan and I met at a mutual friends birthday party. Our friend (lets just call him Taylor) was suppossed to introduce us but was a little preoccupied all night, so I had to take the initiative and go up and introduce myself to him. We ended up hanging out all night, and the next night out at another mutual friends house. Then we went on a group date with a bunch of my friends the next weekend, where the night ended with a nice kiss, which surprised both Ryan and I (I wasnt expecting it and I guess he hadn't planned on doing it, it just happend). Things took off from there and in 6 weeks we were engaged!  I've heard people say they knew they loved someone because they wanted to be a better person...but I knew Ryan was the one because he made me feel good about who I was and not what I could be. He proposed on the water tower which we had climbed on our first date! It was perfect!

14/11/08

10 Months After it all Began

On a cold winter day (February 15, 1982 to be exact)Roy and Connie Olsen welcomed Ryan Matthew to their family. He was a cute little guy who grew into a fun, energetic little boy. He loved the outdoors and playing out on the farm, and in the sandbox. He grew to be quite the athlete and excelled in the sports he played, especially football and baseball. He gained a testimony and served a mission in the Philippines. When he got home he knew the next step in his life would be to find a wife (well, after buying his dream truck of course!). Would he be able to find the wife of his dreams? One who would give him the most beautiful children?

09/11/08

It All Began...

On a beautiful spring day (April 17th, 1981 to be exact), Jim and Kim (Shurtz) Malacko welcomed Kelli Raylene into their family. She was the cutest baby they had ever seen and was adored by all ( I swear I’m not biased…lol!). She grew to be a spunky toddler who loved to run and play outdoors, and loved playing and following her siblings around! (they might say she was somewhat annoying). She loved school and had lots of friends. She loved to be around people and could talk for hours to her closest friends…or to anyone who would listen! She was always going here or there and drove her mom nuts because she was constantly talking on the telephone! She cherished her family, friends, and Savior. She gained a testimony of her own and grew to realize that she had a purpose in this life. She knew her greatest joy, and maybe her greatest challenge, would be to marry in the temple and become a mother. So, the search began. Who would be her perfect match? The one who would be good enough to be with forever?

I guess I'm a Blogger!

I've had a few people tell me that I should start a blog, but it seemed like something I would never have time for with everything else that comes with being a wife and mother (As I'm sure most of you know). However I started reading other people's blogs and, well, I got hooked. What a great way to share your thoughts, keep in touch with friends/family, and keep and share memories. I've always been quite good at journal keeping so this will be another way for me to record the life and times of the Ryan and Kelli Olsen family! So...I guess I'm a blogger!

19/10/08