Tuesday, December 29, 2009

My thoughts for 2010!

Acceptance
As 2010 approaches, the year in which I turn 30 I think I'm closer to... "acceptance."
Acceptance that...
The years keep getting faster, my son is growing up quicker, and the time isn't enough.
Acceptance that...
Things seldom come out as planned, I'm not near as organized as I thought I would be, and perfection is impossible.
Acceptance that...
I will always have housework, laundry, and dishes. My van seems to be a "catch all" for everything.
Acceptance that...
Bills will always be in the mail, money will always be tight, and working is inevitable.
Acceptance that...
God has a plan even if that means only having one child and supporting a kidney transplant.
Acceptance that...
No matter what I do I'm forgiven so it's time to forgive myself.
Acceptance that...
In the end, all that really matters is the time shared with those you love!
Love and Peace for 2010!!!
~Chandell

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Pirate Party!

Gunnar had a pirate party on Saturday for his 5th Birthday! He is growing up WAY to fast!
Treasure chest cake!






PiƱata!


Treasure Hunt!



Pin the Patch on the Pirate!


Opening Gifts!



Monday, December 21, 2009

Through the Years!

Happy 5th Birthday Gunnar Wayne Oleson!!!!













Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Gunnar's Christmas Program

Gunnar had his Christmas Preschool Program on Sunday. He did so well, we are so proud of him. Grammy Tammy was able to make it down to watch too. He's getting to be such a "little man". He loves the girls too! Especially Ashlynn who is in the second to the last picture, he just adores her, if you can't tell by the smile on his face!







Wednesday, December 9, 2009

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.










Thanksgiving

We hosted Thanksgiving at our house this year. This was the first time ever doing so and the first time I ever cooked a turkey. I will cherish the memory of having my mom show me all the tricks FOREVER, we sure had fun. Nate's mom and step-father made it down and we had some clients enjoy turkey too! We played games, watched football (BRONCO'S beat the Giants!), and ate WAY to much!






Pilgrim Hats

I was able to go to Gunnar's daycare and make pilgrim hats with the kids before Thanksgiving.