http://marcolson.net/beth/ News and Updates about the Olson family for the 7 people who want to know. en-us 2008-11-19T10:29:21-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000610.php So Abbie's teething. I know I've said this many times before (well, I've at least though it), but this is it. She cried every half hour last night, chews the snot out of her fist and mine, and there's a... beth 2008-11-19T10:29:21-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000609.php http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/nov2008/pi2008117_238652.htm... beth 2008-11-18T20:24:33-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000608.php Abbie is officially half a year old! So here's a little bit of an update on her latest antics: She is trying REALLY hard to crawl. She's getting up on all fours and pushes off of her knees (sometimes her... beth 2008-11-12T11:25:19-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000607.php OhMyGosh - when is this coming to our Meijer grocery store? http://www.meijergroceryexpress.com/... beth 2008-10-30T15:20:07-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000606.php Abbie and I have an unwritten agreement: She holds still while I cut the fingernails on her hand if I let her attempt to pull my hair out of my head with her other hand. And as she laid there... beth 2008-10-29T12:18:04-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000603.php Mr. Tony is absolutely right - I completely neglected to mention that Abigail has now been camping! (Marc will upload pictures shortly - I saw them on his computer last night, so I know they're there!) Tony was kind enough... beth 2008-10-13T08:04:50-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000602.php Miss Abigail turns 5 months old today! This last month has definitely gone alot faster than any of the first four. So, in honor of this milestone, here's an update on all of her little antics: Abbie's new favorite toy... beth 2008-10-12T15:43:58-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000600.php If you're feeling even mildly queasy, you may wish to postpone reading this message: My daughter's poop has developed the uncanny ability of ending up everywhere. It matters not where she is, how she is positioned, or if the diaper... beth 2008-10-07T12:31:24-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000595.php Abbie had her 4 Month checkup today. Here are the stats: 15lb, 10oz 25.25" Tall That puts her in the 80th percentile for height and the 90th percentile for weight (pretty much where she's been since she was born). The... beth 2008-09-16T20:06:37-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000591.php So I'm folding laundry down in the basement while Abbie is taking a nap up on the second floor. I hear a faint sound, and I think, "Is that Abbie?" Nope - only a fire truck!... beth 2008-09-11T09:52:27-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000590.php So it happened today. The Magnolia is officially no more. There is alot more sun coming into the living room window now, which I suppose will be nice over the winter, but I'm anxious to get another tree planted soon.... beth 2008-09-09T16:02:20-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000589.php Well, the Olson family just came back from their first official Illinois football game as a 3-person family. Admittedly, it was a challenge, but we learned some good lessons and we're gearing up for the next game this coming Saturday,... beth 2008-09-08T15:35:31-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000586.php I finally got around to uploading some more picture onto Flickr. Most of these are from random events over the past month or so. At the beginning of August we did a more "formal" photoshoot, and I still have... molson 2008-08-29T14:21:03-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000585.php So we've been having problems with our beautiful Magnolia tree out front - over the past several summers, it seems to bloom less and less. After having an arborist out here yesterday, our worst fears were confirmed - the Magnolia... beth 2008-08-12T09:03:44-06:00 http://marcolson.net/beth/archives/000584.php "Would you get your feet out of my pants?!"... beth 2008-08-05T19:57:49-06:00