Marathon Post

Well, well, well! I have been so ridiculously busy that I haven't had time to blog about some of the coolest happenings of our lives lately. So Marathon Post here we come!

1st off I have to post about my kiddos Christmas presents, Yes a month late but only because I just added the finishing touches to Drew's present yesterday. Each Christmas Ross and I only get the kids one big present and then stocking stuffers; but each year- due to grandparents and aunts and uncles- the kids keep getting more and more! How will we compete with that crap in years to come? Moving on, so for Drew; my dad and I collaborated and he built her her very own kitchen.

Isn't it darling. When I was in Utah for New Years, I went to Ikea and bought the S-hooks, basket, and coasters (aka-burners on the oven). My mom got the kids the microwave; which really works by-the-way, and she also put the vinyl lettering on. It turned out cuter than I could have imagined and both kids love it and play well together while using it.

My model Corbin- as usual- would not cooperate. But these aprons and chef hats that I made- out of dish towels- were in the kids stockings. Drew loves hers and has to wear it everyday while helping me make dinner or even pour cereal. haha

Corbin for Christmas got a Big Wheel that he can't play with until the summer! He too loves his gift. When I saw the target add for it I knew I had to get it for him. I still remember my Big Wheel; I rode that thing everywhere. I drove it even after the middle of the front wheel concaved in. And to prove it I uploaded a picture of me and my beloved Big Wheel. -Yes those are trailers and that is the trailer court I grew up in.

Survivor Tryouts

Last Thursday My dad and I went to open call for survivor! He is a HUGE fan and heard about the tryouts on the radio so while he was at work I downloaded the application and when he got off we went over there together. We had so much fun standing in line; people watching and thinking of what to say. They give you three minutes to say or do whatever you want. I wasn't nervous until the very end of my schpill, when I thought, "how do you rap this up?" All the other girls where ending with various kisses and flailing-of-the-arms and all... and that just isn't me so I awkwardly bumbled "The end" and walked off of the stage. Needless to say I doubt Hollywood will be calling me but pray they will anyway; I need the survivor diet, free swag, and million dollars!

While we were waiting we ran into Dan (one of Ross's co-workers from Costco) and he actually went and bought that fish from the pet store one door down from where we auditioned and he ate it... LIVE. Poor fishy

DON'T look at my eyes. I am soooooooooo tired in this picture because we took this after the tryouts late that night- way past my bed time- and I just really wanted to put up a pic of me and my dad. He and I rarely get to do things just the two of us and I really enjoyed our Daddy-Daughter Date. Love you DAD

Stinkin Cute Hair!

So Lately I have been into doing Drew's hair! I can't stand it in her face and I stumbled across this blog (thanxs Miz Walker) where all she does is hair and posts how-to instructions for every imaginable hair style. She also has listed on the, left hand side, links to other fancy hairdo sites.

here is the link if anyone is interested :)

Christmas Letter 08

Drew is mostly featured here because her brother only likes his picture taken
when he is being naughty!

One of Corbin's many "adventures" described in Our Christmas Letter. He is so proud of himself too. In the top picture you can actually see the Mascara deep inside his ear!

December, 2008

Hello friends and family,

It is time once again to reflect on the year passed. We can’t help being anything but grateful this year. With the economy, the way it is, we are just glad we have everything we need. Ross still has a job, even after they laid off all the part-time employees at Costco. We still have a roof over our head. And everyone is healthy and strong.

Since our children are our greatest treasures, you get to hear all about them! Drew turned 3 in September. She is so smart and observant. She takes everything literally. She notices when the moon is “fixed” and full again because when it is waning, in her words, “Mom, Look! Somebody cut the moon!” When Grandma Madsen asked her where she got her blue eyes, she replied, “ummm…. the eyeball store?” Drew loves to sing. She sings all day. We love it. She has become the snugglier child as of late and Ross is eating it up; like he needs an excuse to stay in bed longer! We love our girly girl. She is so very helpful and fun and a bright spot in our day.

Corbin, Corbin, Corbin…. Is all I have to say. This month alone, he has dumped an entire box of raisin bran on the floor and spread it around the house, tracked in perfect little boy footprints onto my carpet that was cleaned about 4 hours before, painted our walls, sheets, and couch with toothpaste, shampoo, lotion, and Ross’s hair gel. (And yes, if you come to our house, the bathroom and our bedroom doors are ALWAYS locked) He almost painted the blinds with his “#2”, and who can forget that he has knocked out 3 of his front teeth on two separate occasions this year. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. He’s already quite skilled in the area of milking his parents. The second I even glance, in his direction, an upset look he runs to me and not away! (Drew runs away) He stretches out his arms and puckers his cute and fat little lips and tries to give me a kiss! He doesn’t even turn 2 until February and works us like a pro. But we love him anyway. He is our little man and I guess we will keep him.

I hope this letter finds your family doing well. I am thankful for the Christmas spirit. It is always nice to observe the birth of our Savior and remember that He is the reason for the season, as we strive to follow His example. We love you,

Love Ross, Amber, Drew, and Corbin Olsen

Everyone is Sleeping but Mom

Where do you think mom fitd on this bed?.... If you were thinking on the No Where! or on the couch; you were right.

Corbin fell asleep like this! And stayed asleep (as you can tell by the drool marks on the couch)

Twilight Movie!

Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

Yes I know I the trailer takes up a ton of space. But it's worth it! Just bare
through the mini commercial in the beginning. ;)

My aunt Meg bought me a ticket and found me a babysitter so that I could
go with her and Taylor to the show on Saturday. There was no line, we sat
right in the middle, ahh I love Idyho. I had so much fun teasingTaylor and
getting a break from the chillins. Thanks Meg! I love you.

I must say I have mixed feelings about the movie. I think I like this trailer
much better than the movie. Maybe if I hadn't read the book I would have
liked the movie more. It is just that my imagination is sooooooooooo much
better! The actors that portrayed the Cullens didn't live up to my
expectations; at all!. In fact Edward seemed a little stalker-ish and creepy
to me. But when they come out with the sequel, you know I will be paying
the big bucks to watch it.

Halloween Party08

Last night we had a Halloween party with all the cousins and Aaron! We had so much fun playing games and harassing each other. I am thankful to live next to so many of my favorite people (hint hint; Cassie you need to move here!) We really enjoyed ourselves. But besides the fact we are all related; you guys are my best friends. I think we made a pact in heaven to stick together and support each other out here in this crazy world and here we are, doing just that. I love you and thanks everyone for pitching in and entertaining us.

From left to right; Lindsay, Cassie, me, Teri (Sara Palin), JillBills, Courtney/Trophey wife

From left to right; Nate (God's gift to women), Drew, Blake, Jared Obama, Ross, Aaron

More Halloween Party

Cassie and Drew were Tiger Wood's Fans and Conrad was a Tiger. Isn't he tender. Oh I love that cute little squishy face. Ross and I were Greek Gods. Ross said it just looked like we were going to a toga party.

Halloween Oufits

Look at my babies. Grandma bought these clothes for them, of course, and because she wouldn't drive 3 miles to see them for herself I had to take a picture for her. I love that they are holding hands. Although I did have to make them! Corbin needs his own tricycle so that he doesn't have to be photographed on a pink one. so if anyone sees a cute one at a garage sale for like 10 bucks let me know.