My Family Is Amazing

My wife has been so patient, helpful, and strong. She's put up with me being gone; a kid needing a home for a couple nights; minstry stuff that takes me away from her last minute; and she is a fantastic mom.

Jonathan is starting to say lots of words - or kind of say them. Yellow = weh-woh. He is passionate and has strong ideas about stuff. He pretend cried today - it was so cute. He loves guitar. He was a total daddy's boy, but now wants mom sometimes instead of dad. He knows about the Vikings - and when he wants to wear Vikings clothes - he raises both hands and shakes them and says - wo - wo (go go, I think).

Elise - she is as cute as a button. She is a mother-hen - which Jonathan doesn't always like. She loves to sing (her top request is "Holy, Holy, Holy") and is so passionate that she often gets in trouble for talking to loudly. She is all girl, but does end up rough-housing with the boys. She loves lotion and lipstick and her many purses and dolls

Benjamin is excelling at school and is a good leader. He continues to love playing piano (chording). He does well at sports and loves to watch them with his dad (especially the NFL - go Vikings). He is a great big brother. He plays with his football guys all the time.

I'm getting ready to coach U6 soccer (Benjamin, our Pastor's daughter, and 2 others) which is always fun. We're getting ready for our summer mission's trip to Rosebud, SD for the 6th summer. We have a busy summer - lots of weddings (and we won't be able to make about half of them - sorry friends). We're also looking forward to some vacations (if you haven't checked out vrbo - you gotta do it). I am slowly working on my licensure paper.

Olson Update - October 10

Jonathan - He is walking! He loves his dad - and cries every time his dad leaves - and often when his dad leaves the room. He is one smiley boy.

Elise - she is adorable. She starts most days off at around 6 cuddling in bed with mom (and dad). She loves to help. She laughs a lot. She admires her big brother and tries to take care of her little brother.

Benjamin - is playing soccer. He has scored two goals, but mostly plays defense. He is reading at a 3rd grade, 5th month level. He is playing worship songs on the piano (chording - one of his favorite songs has an F#m, Bm, and an E7sus). He enjoys kindergarten and it seems God is giving him a heart for his friends. He should finish his first time through his AWANA sparks book in 2 weeks.

Lori - just got back from a "Hearts At Home" conference. She loved it. She is busy trying to take care of the family. She's helping out with youth group - so she has even less time at home.

Tim - is still busy with the same stuff. Nothing too exciting. He's enjoying working through John with his high school students. It's exciting to see the different students that are coming.

Upcoming Stuff - Tim and Lori are going to Rebound at the end of October - EFC National Youth Pastor conference in Daytona Beach, Florida. Yes, it sounds heavenly. We have some birthdays right around the corner.

So much more is going on. Come over some time and lets catch up on life.

The pic is from family vacation this past summer.