*Lately...*

I've been suck a total slacker lately!! I haven't posted anything forever...so I'm just going to throw down a brief summary of what's been going on in our world lately! No pictures today... soon though, I promise!

1) My little Tucker finished his first year (well, 3 months) of pre-school! I can't even believe my baby is old enough to be in pre-school! He starts again in August, probably going 4 days a week though, aahhh!!! I think it will be so great for him though. He made so much progress in the 3 months he was there that I think he'll be speaking crazy long sentences by next summer! He is super into Kung Fu lately, major thanks to Kung Fu Panda. He spreads his legs and squats a little and starts punching and doing crazy leg kicks. It's adorable! He also walked up to the bathtub the other day while Payton was in it and dumped his bowl of goldfish in the water. I said, "Tucker Allen!" and he held his arms out and says, "But mom!" Like, Duh mom, that's where the fish belong! He's no dumby! He's such a great helper these days as well. He will throw stuff in the garbage for me, pick up toys, and he likes to "help" cook.

2) My little Payton, now he is a little spitfire. He has the cutest personality! He can cry, scream, laugh and run all at once. He is so fun! His favorite game is to have daddy go hide down the dark hallway and he'll go down there all tough and as soon as daddy jumps out he runs so fast! More like, his arms move really fast, his legs don't go to quick though! Then when he's back in the safety of moms sight, he starts talking crap down the hallway to dad. Like, "Ya... I'm not scared of you!!!" It's hilarious!! His new favorite thing to do is to throw eggs on the floor...ooo how I love cleaning that mess up! His eczema is slowly getting better. He had a really bad spell not too long ago. I ended up taking him to the E.R. because it freaked me out so bad. It turned out to be a super infection (an infection on top of an infection I guess). Poor little guy! He doesn't let it get in the way of him having fun though! What a trooper!

3) Ty is still working like mad at Les Schwab. He's been told many times (by co-workers, assistant manager, store manager, AND area manager) that he is the hardest working employee they've seen in a long time. That is such a huge compliment! Love it! He is planning on going hunting again this fall with his dad and brother. Woo hoo (I wish you could hear my sarcasm).

4) Me, well I'm just being a mom and working, like usual! I got laid off from the bank at the end of March (sad day!) and got hired at Syringa Wireless not even 2 weeks later (happy day!). I LOVE my job..occasionaly there is a crazy, cranky, irate customer, but that spices things up right? On my days off I am busy trying to catch up on housework, but prefer just spending the time with my babies!

5) We have the most beautiful new neice in the world!!! Alma was born on June 15th. She has the most beautiful eyes, lips, nose.... lets just sum it up and say she is BEAUTIFUL!! We also have a nephew on the way. Nikki (my sis in law) is having a little boy in October. The Olsen family needs to be graced with a little baby girls presence! I don't see that happening any time soon thought.

6) and last but not least.... we are buying our first house this month!!! Yay!!!!!! It has been a long, perilous journey (K... I don't even know what that means hahaha) but we are closing either Monday or Tuesday (keep your fingers crossed that it happens this time!). We found our dream house in May and our offer was accepted. It is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. Upstairs has a gorgeous river rock fireplace with hardwood floor throughout the living room and hallway. Our kitchen is smaller than our current kitchen, but I can deal with that. The basement has a huge family room and a playroom, along with a storage room, a 3/4 finished bedroom, and room for a bathroom. I can't even tell you how much I LOVE this house! There is a glass door from the dining room onto a nice large deck (with a porch swing! yay) that leads down into our beautiful large yard. We have a cherry tree and an apple tree along with a huge garden along the back of our yard. There is also room for us to build a large firepit area behind our garage. Tyler is most excited about the shop and having a yard to mow! I'm excited.... well I'm just plain excited to own my own home!!!! Let the fun begin! We will be having lots of BBQ's so come on by!

That's all for now.... I will post pictures soon... I promise!
Lots of love:
-Rissie