Ian Weston Olver

Here he is, Ian Weston Olver. Born Thursday, December 18th @ 12:06pm weighing 6 lbs 11oz and 20 inches long. This picture makes him look much chubbier than he is, but he was just born!.
He's so tiny next to Elianna.

So cute.

In the hospital.

Proud Nannie.

Proud Papa.

A visit from big brother and sister.

They love him so much.

Aidan is a fabulous big brother.

Proud daddy who is so helpful.

I'll post more pictures soon. We came home on Saturday Dec. 20th. His bilirubin levels were a bit high but after testing him 3 times he was ok and didn't have to go under light therapy. We're enjoying some very cold, wintery weather. We're lacking a bit of sleep but overall doing well. Thanks so much for your prayers on our behalf.

Baby belly pictures

As I laid in bed last night I was thinking of the beginning of December and of course of Christmas. Being pregnant and due to deliver a baby at this time of year gives one new perspective on the true Christmas story. I thought a bit about Mary. I know for sure that I would not have wanted to make that journey to Bethlehem on a donkey during the last few days of pregnancy. I get tired doing things that are much less strenuous than that. I'm wanting to look into the Scriptures and study Mary at this time. I'm so thankful for her willingness to be obedient even at the cost of personal discomfort. What a great vessel she was. I don't mean to idolize her but just identify with how she must have felt during that time. I'm so thankful for the gift of salvation that we have through Jesus.

Maybe our next post will bring news of the birth of our new little one. We hope that you're all well and resting in the peace that only comes through Christ.

We did belly pictures with our other kids, so we're trying to be consistent. Now they're done so the baby can come!:) Sweet brother and sister.

Mommy and Daddy.

Elianna loves to give the baby hugs and kisses.

We also got some good shots of the kids.

I'm so thankful they love each other so much.

They're great friends and play well together. Of course they have their moments.

They have lots of fun...

Our princess.

All of us.

Another family shot.

Our big boy.

Momma at 38 weeks with baby #3.

October-November

Aidan mission his first tooth. It fell out a couple days ago. Just in time to take it in for show and tell. On halloween we took the kids 5 pin bowling.
It was a lot of fun.

I actually beat Pete which is something that never happens!

A few days before halloween we woke up to this beautiful winter wonderland.

Most of us weren't quite ready for it.

A couple days before the snow we had quite a hail storm.

More hail.

Fall fun with friends. The girls made pumpkin cookies.

All the kids got a pumpkin to carve.

The kids drew the face they wanted and we helped carve it.

A big thanks to our friends the Dupuis for a great time.

Fall pictures

The beautiful fall colors, a few weeks ago when it was still warm enough to enjoy them. More colors.
And more...

Canadian Thanksgiving

Taken around Canadian Thanksgiving also

Enjoying a visit with Faith's parents.

A visit to the fire house during fire prevention week.