Today Andy, the boys and Abby and I climbed the Usury Mountains. Â I had Abby in the sling carrier. Â She and I held our own, but had a bit of a tough time keeping up with the boys. Â We were planning to go all the way to the top, but Asher tripped while drinking …
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Asher’s Quote of the Day
“Every time when I almost touch my butt, I smell my fingers and then I know whether I need to wash them or not.”
Asher’s Quote of the Day
“Mommy, if I eat boogers, do I have to brush my teeth?”
Update on Abby
In her short 2-1/2 weeks, Abby has given me plenty to worry about. Â 5 days in the hospital was rough. Â But, the time since then has been rough as well. Â Abby dropped from 7 pounds 7 ounces to 6 pounds 4 ounces. Â The doctor said that normally that drastic of a weight loss causes seizures. …
Levi on Abby
Levi while holding Abby: “Mom, can you post online — 2 weeks old and 6 times smiling.”
The Fly Away Baby
So, the boys and Grandma Forbes got Abby 3 helium balloons to celebrate her arrival. Â When Abby came home, she was sleeping but the boys were all over her. Â Levi wanted her to have the balloons that they bought her and put the ribbons tied to them in Abby’s hand and she grasped them in …
Asher on Abby
I found a quarter and gave it to Asher to put in his piggy bank today. Â He made a pouty-lipped face and said, “I’m going to put it in Abby’s piggy since she has no money.”
Jude on Abby
“She’s a lot of work, but she’s worth it.”
Abby’s Arrival
At 10:21 a.m. on December 4, 2015 Cecilia Abigail Olson was born.  She weighed in at 7 lbs, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long.  After birth, she was quickly transferred to Children’s Hospital with unexpected respiratory issues caused by retained fetal lung fluid. More to come if I ever get the time.
Andy’s Quote of the Day
Told we were at an arcade at the Mall of America for a HopeKids event when a client came up and said hi. I introduced her to Andy and she told Andy how she knew me. She said that she had recently joined “[insert name of client not to be mentioned].” Andy looked surprised/impressed and …