All Clean!

 Lola loves to help give Ivy a bath,

 Ivy isn't always so sure about this because sometimes her sister can be a little pushy.

 Lola wants to do everything. Help wash her hair, help her splash in the water, makes sure she has enough toys, and sometimes it makes Ivy nervous.

 Lola always says, "All Clean!" after we wash her up.

 She is such a busy little helper

 Peek A Boo. Lola likes to help with lotion after Ivy is out of the tub.

 The finished product: clean, dry, and comfy cozy.

WE LOVE BATH TIME!

Daddy's Meetings

 We love when daddy has meetings in Salt Lake because we get to go and spend a few days with Grandma Kathleen, Uncle Jason, and Chee. 

This trip we decided to do some swimming at the Bountiful Rec center. We had a great time.The boys chased Uncle Jason around the river pool for a long time.  

 Lola didn't like to be held too much so we mostly played in the kiddie pool where she played in the fountains. She loved it.

 Drinking the water was her favorite. A few times she scooted out too deep and got frustrated because she didn't understand why the pool kept getting deeper, and would get so mad when she couldn't scoot anymore without getting a faceful of water. Luckily I was there to rescue her but again she would get mad when I would pull her back to safety. If it was up to her the whole pool would be 1ft deep.

Ivy chillin on the side lines with Grandma Kathleen. We had such a great time. I hope we get to do it again soon.

Chubbers

I have always wanted a truly chunky baby. Ivy's been about as close as I'm going to get.

As she's gotten a little older the rolls have gotten to be a little thicker but she still isn't "chubby". I love it anyway. Healthy and Happy is how babies should be! Luckily she is both.

The Kids

I love, that for the most part, my kids love playing together and being with each other. They are truly each other's best friends.

 So Cute!

 So Funny!

 Sweet Dreams

 We gave Lola a couple of black berries and this is what we ended up with. She had it all over tray, cause blackberries are fun to color with, her hair; because she needed gel, and her face; because your never too young for a good facial.

 Evan wanted to see if I could "find" Ivy,

...and of course Lola couldn't be left out,

...neither could her brother.

Happy Anniversary

Russ and I have been married for 9 years now. The craziest, hardest, funnest, and most loving 9 years of my life.

Nine things I love about you:

1- The way you know how to help me chill out

2- Watching you be a great Dad to our children

3- That we work well together

4- That we are starting to communicate better

5- That you wake up with older kids at night

6- That you've learned to be quiet during the pivotal parts of a chick flick

7- Watching you play softball

8- That I get to wake up next to you every morning

9- That more than anything I still want to be your wife everyday.

You make my life such an adventure and I'm so blessed to be a long for the journey. I love you so much, and look forward to an eternity more of things I love about you.

Ivy's Blessing Day

Ivy's Blessing Day was perfect. We blessed her on January 1st of 2012.

 Lola, as always, had to add her flair to the day. She wore this bow most of the morning. We made her take it off before church, which made her cry.

 Daddy getting Ivy ready for her big day!

 Lola was a little bummed not too have all the attention that day.

 Daddy working on tights. As you can see Ivy's getting a little stressed.

 I love watching Russ get the girls ready for church, it always turns out to be fun trying to watch him work tights, diaper covers, slips, the dress, buttons, clips, and then of course the accessories.

 He is always a good sport about it though, and I always appreciate his help.

 The finished product, isn't she beautiful!

 Daddy, Mommy, and Ivy

 Family Picture; it's so funny with each child family pictures get harder and harder....

 ... to get everyone seen and looking, with their hands down....

 ... is a challenge!

 There we go, a great looking Keith Family photo.

 Our Family, Grandma Olsen, and Uncle Jason

 Our Family, Nali and Nali Man, and Summer's Family

 This was an extra special day for the Olsen women. We blessed Ivy on my Grandma Olsen's Birthday.

 Ivy's dress was my blessing dress, which was my mother's blessing dress, which was handmade by my Grandma Olsen.

 It felt really neat to be so close to all the wonderful women in my life that day.

 Beautiful Baby!

 Her Chee made her beautiful bracelet.

 Ivy being very tired of pictures.

 Aww!

 Daddy's Little Sweetheart.

 Going in for kisses....

 ...and Ivy trying to pull away.

 Mommy's Little Girl!

 Not wanting kisses.

 Uncle Jason with the girls

 Lola giving kisses to sister. She is such a good, loving, big sister.

 And hugs for Uncle J

 Grandma Olsen and Ivy

Ivy, I feel so blessed to have you in our life. Heavenly Father loves you so much. You have a life full of awesome blessing if you will follow the teachings of our Savior. You have a family who loves you so much and who wants more than anything for your happiness. Thank you for blessing our home with your sweet and loving spirit.