Oaktown Olsens

New Paint

2009-07-07T21:11:00.001-07:00

The house when we first moved in.

After some changes to the yard.

Before...

During...

And the finished paint job.
Ok I know in this picture it doesn't look all that different, but in person it really does - I promise!

Preschool

2009-07-06T20:36:00.000-07:00

Abby off to her first day at big girl preschool - she's very excited in case you can't tell.

CJ's an old pro at this so he's not quite so excited about the camera.

Abby's big girl haircut

2009-06-21T16:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day! At 2 1/2 years old, Abby finally got rid of her mullet.

Not that she minds the mullet...

A fine view of her "Kentucky Waterfall"

After her first haircut!

She's stylin' now

For those of you who forgot how badly she needed a haircut!

Memorial Day

2009-05-31T13:18:00.001-07:00

Splashing at the Russian River

Team Sheffield Village

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T20:02:00.000-07:00

The best day EVER

2009-04-17T13:48:00.000-07:00

If you are 2 or 4 years old - walking a friend's dog is about the best thing that will ever happen to you. Needless to say, it was an exciting morning when we took Cooper and Muffin for a walk to Starbucks...

Abigail is 2!

2009-01-22T14:20:00.000-08:00

I can't believe our little sugar is already 2...

Blowing out two big candles...

Mmmm...cupcakes are yummy!

Christmas Card

2008-12-28T21:53:00.001-08:00

I'm guessing anyone looking at this website received a Christmas card from us but just in case you didn't OR you want to download these pictures and make them your very own....

Aaron 0, the Mole 14

2008-11-08T13:40:00.001-08:00

So, after two kinds of bait/poison, countless smoke bombs, mole holes packed with cedar shavings, 2 gallons of homemade cayenne pepper based repellent poured down the holes and 5 weeks of fighting, the front lawn looks like this on a Saturday morning!!!

This mole has now excavated 2 wheelbarrows full of dirt from UNDER the lawn.

The newest idea for a remedy--pack every hole that can be found with dry ice. 14 mounds removed and 30+ lbs. of dry ice packed into the holes.

After successful packing, and a little warm water, things start looking like this. Let's hope that the CO2 crept into every corner of the burrow (borough??) and silently asphyxiated him!!!

My crack team of helpers are featured here. With their assistance, I was able to do this task in ony TWICE the time I could have done it alone.

The Giraffe and the Ladybug

2008-10-31T13:07:00.000-07:00

plus the Bumblebee, the Mouse, the Duck, the man from Oklahoma who evidently misses 1980 and the green helicopter (not pictured)

Pumpkin Patch 2008

2008-10-31T13:00:00.000-07:00

Abby Grumpy

2008-10-28T13:18:00.000-07:00

Cousin Angie's Wedding

2008-09-26T12:26:00.000-07:00

CJ and Abby

CJ practicing carrying the rings with Cousin Gracie

Waiting for CJ's big moment

They made it! (Mom was a little worried)

CJ and Gracie enjoying a victory lemonade.

Camping with the Cousins

2008-07-10T21:37:00.000-07:00

and more cousins and grandparents and aunts and uncles and even a dog...

A few members of the crew playing hungry hungry frogs (yes frogs, not hippos)

Abby's favorite activity was playing in the dirt.

Cousin Noah thought that was a great idea.

"Hey Abby - what are you going now?? Can I come?"

CJ's camping bath

This was in the middle of lunch after everyone left. I think she was a bit worn out from all the fun - what do you think?

Hot little firecracker

2008-07-04T19:38:00.000-07:00

CJ's first fishing trip

2008-07-03T19:42:00.000-07:00

Getting everything ready with Papa Gil

At the lake

After a long morning fishing a man needs his peanut butter sandwich

Easter 2008

2008-03-23T21:26:00.000-07:00

Egg hunting at Auntie JoJo's house

Abby still likes her tongue

Auntie JoJo put some yummy treats in those eggs! (With Fairbanks aka "Pancakes" in the background)

On Easter morning Abby officially became a walker (and there is no turning back)

CJ's Birthday

2008-02-22T20:53:00.000-08:00

Ok, I know it was a little while ago, but here are some pictures from CJ's birthday. We got rained out of going to Train Town so we had a little celebration at Mary's Pizza with some friends and family.
CJ got to open a few presents that morning at home before heading to Grandma and Papa's house.

My friend Noah was able to come to the party!

Papa holding Cousin Noah and little sister Abby
Cousin Emily LOVES baby Abby
But I think the bow looks better on Emily's head

Cupcakes are yummy! Grandma and Auntie Stina made them just for me.

Opening more presents back at Grandma and Papa's house

Look what I can do!

2008-02-08T09:30:00.000-08:00

CJ's Amazing Grace

2008-01-31T13:53:00.000-08:00

Abby's 1st Birthday (Take 2)

2008-01-26T14:08:00.000-08:00

Big brother ready to party (wearing his "party vest")

I show GG how good I am with balloons.

I got some music sticks and I am ready to rock!!

Did my parents really get my birthday balloons from Trader Joe's? Are you kidding me?

I'm putting my baby doll to bed - it's been a long day and we're all getting sleepy.

Abby's 1st Birthday (Round 1)

2008-01-19T14:25:00.000-08:00

Scrunchy face!!!

Playing peekaboo on Nana's lap

We had quite a crowd with 4 of my cousins, one set of auntie and uncle, Mimi and Papa, and 3 great grandparents (and Mommy, Daddy and big brother of course)

I wasn't so sure about this whole cake thing

My shirt came off and I gave it another try.

In the end I decided that cake was pretty good but I prefer to act with moderation, unlike my brother who devoured his and asked for more.

Schaefer Christmas

2007-12-25T15:08:00.000-08:00

CJ says, "I love being at Grandma's house. I've never seen so much chocolate in one place and I get to have hot chocolate!!!"

This was my favorite present ever - the purple package. I can't believe they made me ruin it. The purple package was soo much better than the silly book inside.

Cousin Amy's American Girl Doll was a pretty big hit as well.

Look at this pretty nutcracker!

Cousin Evan was watching "White Christmas" and I thought it was pretty great.

Abby and Cousin Emily in their matching jammies.

CJ showing off how he can put his jammies on all by himself. Thanks to Padyn for showing him how to do it!

Rub a dub dub, three babies in a tub. (Cousin Noah, CJ and Abby)

The Fireman and the Duck (and Horse too)

2007-10-31T20:03:00.000-07:00

Trick-or-treating with Max (the Horse) and Skippy

Yeah for the Duck costume!

"Boo at the Zoo" in DC

The Fireman was very excited about the "tractor"

The Duck was all done with her costume. We left the head on in an attempt to keep her warmer. She pulled it off a little later...

The Horse was still having fun on the Metro ride back home.

Pumpkin Patch

2007-10-26T20:03:00.000-07:00

It was a crazy day at the pumpkin patch with Padyn and Katelyn.

Abby liked the pumpkins and thought the farm was pretty great.

CJ did not feel like having his picture taken - especially with his sister. This is the biggest smile he could muster all day.

A bit later he thought it was fun to hold her on our neighbor's "pumpkin patch." Abby was not so sure.