Locks of Love!

If there is one thing I could switch with my son, it would be his glorious mane of hair! Anders had his summer cooldown courtesy of Brad this past Sunday. I just wish we could grow it out long enough to share with a person in need!

8

Hard to fathom...Anders has accomplished another milestone--age 8! We celebrated it in style with family and friends.

First party was with Grandma and Grandpa Olson/tacos/awesome cookie cake designed by the birthday boy on May 2nd.

Second party was with friends at Pizza Hut in River Falls on May 7th--knight cake and games.

Third party at Pizza Ranch in New Prague after my half marathon on May 9th--knight icecream cake and cousins/aunts/uncles and Grandma B and Betty/Grandpa B and Bud.

Thanks so much to all who celebrated and here are a few photos of the occasions of celebration...

John, Reilly, Anders, Joseph and Rachel in action

Grandma Betty baked and Anders designed cookie/army cake

Anders at Pizza Hut in New Prague with melting icecream cake

Siri, Liana, Kate, Evan, Anders, Ryan, Kyle, Adam, Trenton and Thomas celebrating

Anders and his sweet teacher, Ms. Rasmussen

Anders plus one...

The little man isn't so little any longer...his two front teeth are going to be out soon and here is a quick comparison of Anders' school composite 1st grade to Kindergarten. There are a few kids who were in his class both years and you can really tell they have grown too.

Kind of fun to see changes and remember how he looked just one year ago--not huge changes, but a bit more mature looking. It would be really fun to actually see how much he has grown in height and weight...that is even more drastic.

Artist in residence

Anders has turned into an artist! His work was featured at the All School Art Show at the River Falls Public Library during the month of May...uncle Brent should be very proud because his favorite medium is drawing on the computer!

Number Seven Number Seven

Once upon a time, there was a number. That number was number seven number seven. Anders Cole Olson claimed this number as his very favorite. A couple months after the claim was made, Anders had a sister named Kathryn Grace who weighed seven pounds seven ounces--another number seven number seven.

Fast forward just over two years and the day has dawned where Anders is now seven years old and can claim number seven number seven as his very own. We celebrated on May 6, 2008 with Grandma and Grandpa Olson going out to Mariachi Loco. Birthday party of friends to follow shortly.

Talented Mr. Anders....

I couldn't miss the opportunity to share these great photos from Anders' experience at Luther Point Bible Camp with his Grandma Betty...Anders taught all of his friends a new talent.

The Incomparable Anders Olson

What a summer for Anders Cole! He is soon to be entering Kindergarten and is very eager to spend the day with friends and learning to read and write. When I asked him today what he's most looking forward to, he commented "I'm looking forward to being helpful and learning every day."

We will keep you posted as to how the year continues, but it is looking very sunny so far.

312 WEEKS!

312 weeks ago, Brad and I became parents...what an amazing experience! I am so happy to report that Anders is doing extremely well and is eagerly anticipating his Golden Birthday this coming Sunday, May 6th. We are celebrating with a few get togethers...one on Sunday with Grandparents...one on the following Thursday with friends and one on Memorial weekend with whomever is available to celebrate. Anders is loving pirates, army stuff, dinosaurs...he is such a fun and dynamic soul. He has changed our lives so much and we salute him for the special person he is.