Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving in VA with the Olsen family! Collin loved playing with his cousins, Ally & Chase. I hope to be posting some family pictures that we took while we were there. Shaun has taken up photography as a new hobby, if you know him, you know that his hobbies are always changing and evolving. The problem is, I used to get all the pictures off the camera and now I don't get any.
I did get up this morning at 3:00 a.m. for some Black Friday shopping. I made a lot of impulse purchases and returned most of them once we got back home. I guess that is what happens when you shouldn't even be awake. THANKS to Mom, Lisa and Kristen for getting up and at least making that time of morning tolerable. Don't know what I would have done without that Starbucks, mom!
We are back home in PA and trying to readjust to life after vacation.

Birthday Party

I can't believe that so many people came out to help us celebrate Collin's first birthday. It was amazing. He will never be able to play with all the toys that he received as gifts. We had a wonderful time and I can't wait to spend another whole year with him!

Collin Eric Olsen

Today, my son, you are turning ONE. I can't believe how fast the last year has gone and the joy and tears that you have brought to my life. I remember the joy and excitement of being pregnant and the uncertainty of delivery. I remember standing in front of the refrigerator with daddy and saying "this is the last time we will be in our house before we become mom and dad". It seems like only yesterday. I still remember the fear and anxiety that gripped me when they said that you were breech and I would need a c-section and all my plans went out the window. I should have known that this was only the beginning of how you would change our world.
The first time that I saw you was incredible. The first time that I held you was amazing, even though I was so exhausted.
Over this past year, we have cried and laughed at all the things that you have learned how to do, from your first smile, the first time you rolled over, when you learned to crawl.
I can't wait to see what God has in store for your life and I am excited about the next year and another set of milestones to share with you. You truly are my life!
Mommy and Daddy love you very much!