Growing up Olin

Time flies when you are having fun.  No one tells you it goes faster having three little ones instead of just two.  Everyone is thriving and growing.

Jay:  He closed out his first year of school. He had a blast in Kindergarten with Mrs. Kane this year.  Jay went in not knowing words or how to read (honestly he wasn't prepared by his daycare like we thought), but had an open mind each day and wanted to learn.  It was great to hear his stories, who he played with, what he learned each day when he got in the car.  Each afternoon we completed homework and I saw this little boy grow up right in front of me.  He can read books, sound out words, and our favorite, do math.  I think he is going to be a math person.  I bought him a reading and math book to work out of this summer and he enjoys the math better than the reading.  This summer since I'm working (or maybe I'm working so he can go), he attends a daycare called Sunny Days.  The second week, he had received student of the week.  He complains if I pick him up too early.  Some may think that is a bad thing, but we love it because we like that he has fun without us and is able to make friends on his own.  In the blink of our eye, Jay will be in first grade and that will almost be over.

Mason:  oh Mason!!  What else can we say?  He is basically the most lovable, happy little kid.  He still only has a few words, but we are hopeful he will expand his vocabulary this next year.  He enjoys playing with Taylor and Jay.  If you are around him, be ready for a hug.  He loves to pass them out to those around him.  He can be a sneaky kid though.  He knows who and what he can get away with.  So don't think he is too cute, or he will pull something over you.  

Taylor:  she is growing and doing it fast.  She is 9 months now only weighs right under 15 pounds.  She crawls everywhere.  Pulls up on everything, and may even walk in the next few weeks.  She is definitely going to be our talker.  She makes tons of sounds and giggles and laughs at Mason a lot.  She has started this past week to try table food.  She isn't a fan of a lot, but she loves Cheerios!!

Garrett:  he is planning to leave this week for his second mission trip to Mozambique. He and his team are excited.

Morgan:  I just finished my tenth year at Butler and am in my 9th summer school term at Providence Day.  The session is almost half over already.  Time is flying!!