Audrey's New Bum!

Audrey at 7 Months!

Audrey, our little Audrey is growing up too fast it seems.  She is such a delight.  We love watching her grow, move, change and accomplish new things each day.  

She is currently trying to figure out how to crawl and is constantly working those skinny little legs of hers.  However, until crawling is mastered, rolling is the preferred form of mobility.  One minute she will be under your feet and the next she will be in the hallway or across the room.  Sitting on her own is also still a little challenging but she is getting better at it.  Her new cloth Bum Genius diapers help with stabilization due to the extra padding!  Audrey has also learned that she does not like rice cereal by itself, I'm not sure why anyone would, it tastes so plain.  So, instead of plain rice cereal she is enjoying cereal mixed with yam or sweet potato and is eating it right up (well, not RIGHT up, but close).  She has stopped gagging while eating and slowly swallows one tiny bite at a time while chewing on the spoon.  We know it is time to stop when she starts blowing raspberries and spits food out at us.  

Just this last Sunday Audrey was baptized at church.  She was absolutely beautiful and was such a good little girl.  She did not cry and instead looked around and took it all in.  We, as parents, made a promise to teach her about Jesus and His unconditional love.  We promised to show her, by example, how wonderful a relationship with God is and that by having a relationship with Him, nothing is impossible.  

While Audrey continues to get "much bigger" (according to Cameron) we simply think she, and Cameron, are the best things to have ever happened to us!  We love watching each day how our young babies grow up and become wonderful people.   With each new day comes it's experiences, joys, challenges and many memories.  We are glad to be here for all of them.  

Love, Jeannette and Chris

Audrey in Mommy's Dress!

My mom saved this dress of mine for a granddaughter someday.  Audrey and I decided to play "dress-up" a few weeks ago and she tried this dress on.  It was a little small but I think it is just too cute on her.  I just wish I had tried it on her a little sooner.  Sweet baby girl of mine!

Audrey's Baptism

Today Audrey Claire Olsen was baptized!  What a special and most memorable day for all.  Audrey was so beautiful and very easy going the entire time.  She did not cry or fuss at all and seemed to rather enjoy all of the attention.  We were blessed to have Uncle Marco and Aunt Kacey stand up as Audrey's Godparents.  We also enjoyed having our close friends and family members sitting in the audience together witnessing this blessed event.  

Yummy homemade soup and salads were enjoyed afterwards at our home.  Audrey could not stay awake for most of the reception and instead napped while friends and family enjoyed time together.  Thanks to all who came and for celebrating this special day with us.  

Love, Jeannette, Chris, Cameron and Audrey

P.S. More pictures are coming...check back if soon.

Audrey is Sitting Up!

Our little girl is growing up too fast if I have anything to say about it.  Is she sitting up now?  Well, yes, sort of.  She needs a little support and assistance while trying out this new trick.  With a little practice she will be sitting up here on her own in no time I'm sure.  ~Jeannette

Audrey where are you?

Deep in thought..."Which one do I play with, there are so many?"

If you look really closely, you may find her amongst the many toys.  Cameron is such a big help around the house and especially likes to help make sure Audrey is happy and apparently well entertained.  Tonight he thought it would be good for her to have lots of "chew toys" as he puts it.  The two of them laughed and happily played with each other while I whipped up dinner.  What a good big brother!  

Happy New Year!

We want to wish all of our friends and family a Very Happy New Year!  We hope that 2009 is a joyous and enjoyable year with many beautiful memories and happy times.  We plan to make the best of each day and watch our children grow into Beautiful, Healthy, Happy young kids.  What are your dreams, hopes and prayers this year?  ~Jeannette, Chris, Cameron & Audrey