If you only read one book this year. . .

. . .you're in good company, apparently. A recent AP poll showed that one in four Americans didn't read a single book in 2006.

Gasp.

Librarians everywhere are weeping into their lace-edged hankies.

Sisters, Sisters. . .

People keep asking us if we think Anna looks like her big sister. What do you think?

Sundays

Despite the dreaded combination of late church + sacrament meeting last, our Sundays are pretty enjoyable right now. Elizabeth has gotten old enough that she can a) keep herself quietly occupied during sacrament meeting, and b) wait until 3:30 for a nap. And Annalise is still young enough that she can a) eat and sleep anywhere, and b) not care about anything else.

This is one of those "once in a blue moon" moments: everybody is ready for church early enough that we could take a few pictures!



Here's Jared enjoying the traditional post-church nap with his new napping buddy.

Cheaper by the Dozen

Baby Emmett was *supposed* to be the last of the three June babies due in the family, but he surprised everybody by arriving in May! Congrats to Aaron and Joni:


Congrats also to Emily and Erik on the arrival of baby Henry! Like his big brother and sister, baby Henry arrived with a truly astonishing amount of hair:


Emmett, Annalise, and Henry bring the Olson Grandbaby Tally to an even dozen. . .Poor Skylar--if Sarah gets married first, you're going to have quite the time wrangling all those kiddos in the waiting room at the temple. ;)

Indulge me, please. . .

. . .as I share still more pictures of my two favorite girls:

System Update Complete

We're thrilled to announce the arrival of our new baby - Annalise Ruth Olson arrived on Wednesday morning at 7:11 AM, weighing in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces and 19.5 inches long. Mom and baby are now home and doing well--we're looking forward to our first weekend together as a family! :)

More Random Cuteness

Here's Elizabeth doing her fake "mad face". Pretty cute--almost as adorable as her real one:


I only wish I could remember just what made her so mad here. . .


See, Kellie--Elizabeth doesn't need a real dog. . .look how happy she is with a stuffed one!


Hanging out with cousin Jordan at the Gateway fountain


Playing "dress-up"


After I offered to give it to her bunny instead, she finally relented and let me put on the dress I'd just finished making for her (which, upon closer inspection, I'd made with the fabric UPSIDE DOWN. Oops.)