A very St Louis Father's Day

This Father's Day was extra-special with the addition of little Olson! I loved being able to spend time with my dad, and watch him play with his newest grandson. He did seem pretty smitten, if I do say so myself. Of course it was also special for Keith, being his very first Father's Day! It was a great day for the Carson/Nelms crew!

Olson loves his grandpa!

Happy Father's Day, Daddy!

Keith with John, Olson and Will

 I just wish someone had thought to take a picture of Grandpa with his three grandsons...maybe next year!

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Meet me in St. Louis, Part II

After getting a (relatively) good night's sleep after the full day of travel and baseball game, Olson was ready for more St Louis fun! First on the agenda was a visit with my friend Kerry, who loves a baby probably more than anyone I know. With 4 wonderful girls of her own, she was ready to get her hands on Olson! However, her daughters were just as thrilled to see the little guy...especially the youngest!

Olson wasn't sure what to think of the Justin Bieber serenade

Molly loved Olson!

Olson can't wait to go back to St Louis and have Sophie babysit!

After all of the fun at Kerry's, Olson was wiped out. Uncle Jeff was quickly able to lull him to sleep with an ad-lib lullaby...

Awwwww

 

More fun for Olson at McGurk's for family dinner! He happily ate his delicious baby food, but was definitely checking out the toasted ravioli his mom and dad were scarfing down.

I love Aunt Lisa!

 

Time to eat!

John and Will with Uncle Keith

Olson even got to meet some of Uncle Jeff's buddies. Here he is with Charlie...

All the cool kids are wearing gingham

Last up will be Father's Day! I'll post them soon!

xoxo the nelms

Meet me in St. Louis, Part I

I usually make it back to St. Louis for Father's Day and Thanksgiving. Since Olson was only a tiny thing at Thanksgiving, we didn't make it back this last year. So we were quite excited to get him to St Louis to see Grandma and Grandpa, and to meet his Aunt Lisa and cousins Will and John! We packed in quite a bit during our visit, so I will break up the updates in a couple of posts.

Olson was an old pro on the airplane. He took a bottle, napped, then woke up in time to play for a bit before we landed. There were definitely some crying babies on the flight, but we were proud that O wasn't one of them!

Wait. We're doing what in the air?

Sleeping peacefully after a bottle

Flying is fun!

We were busy, busy while were in St Louis! The weather was great, and Olson got to take some walks around the circle.

Napping while Grandpa walked

Our first night in town we went to the Cards game. Unfortunately they lost, but Olson seemed to enjoy it. Well, except for the loud cheering. We made it through 7 innings before we headed out. Yes, way past his bedtime!

Go Cards!

Grandma, Aunt Lisa and cousin Will enjoying the game

O, Uncle Jeff and Stan the Man

A very tired baby with a cute Fredbird hat

Stay tuned for more of the fun trip!

xoxo the nelms

Bonus Footage!

I think I have finally figured out how to download videos to the blog, so here is a tidbit from swimming!

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Swimming!

Olson took his first dip in the pool today! After the initial shock of the cool water, he adapted and loved it! He kicked around and waved his arms, and loved being pushed around in his pool float.

Getting used to the water

I think I like this!

Yep, I DO like this!

Kicking with Dad

Getting pushed around was fun

I love swimming!

We're looking forward to a lot of fun in the pool this summer!

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Vroom Vroom

We stopped by Aunt Carlette's yesterday, where Olson got to sit on his first dirt bike. Of course mommy wants it to be his last...

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Beach Baby!

Memorial Day 2011---Olson's first trip to the Carolina coast! Mimi was kind (and brave) enough to invite us for the weekend, and Olson loved it! Don't worry, Grandpa, he was properly covered and "sunscreened"! We hope this was the first trip of many this summer...or at least the first of a few!

Playing by the Atlantic

Getting a closer view

O wasn't too sure about the loud waves

Enjoying the calmer Sound

Hmmmm...what do I think about this?

Happy baby on the beach!

O loved being outside!

The boys spent a lot of time in the hammock

Mesmerized by Lilly!

Olson would also like to wish his Grammy a very happy birthday! We love you and can't wait to celebrate with you in August! 

Happy Birthday, Grammy!

xoxo the nelms