Blessing

 Colman J Karlsven was blessed June 16th 2013

He was blessed by his father with George Karlsven, Mike Karlsven, Joe Karlsven, Matt Karlsven, Brady Olson, Craig Winder, Devin Petersen, Dean Harrison, and Bishop Wall standing in the circle.

 Coleman received a beautiful blessing.

Here are the notes that a sweet sister in the ward gave me

*We are excited to have you in our family and with us on Earth

*May you remain healthy, strong and calm as you are now.

*May you grow and learn things that will help your life be meaningful and successful

*Learn all you can. Be anxiously engaged in good causes. Give service

*Be a peacemaker and be Friends to those who do not have friends

*work and study to develop a testimony of your own. 

*Strive to serve a mission

* Desire to marry int he Temple and have children who will be one of the joys of your life

*Know the Savior. Gain a Knowledge of the Atonement.

*Be an example and follower of Christ

Coleman is such a joy. He just brings the sweetest spirit into our home. During his pregnancy I worried that I wasn't as connected to him in utero as the other two and that I might struggle to feel connected to him once he arrived. My worries were dashed as soon as they placed him on my chest right after he was born. He is the smiliest "little guy". He is at such a sweet stage, trying so hard to communicate and all that comes out are these tinny squeaks and coos. Our little Coleman boy is getting strong standing on his feet and getting more coordinated to bat at his hanging toys and grabbing onto the ones he can reach.

 We had lots of yummy food and my kids ate a ton of sugar

 My kids adore Uncle Devin

 We were so happy to have Grandma and Grandpa Harrison be able to make it.

token family picture.

 One on one time before Church.

Coleman was blessed on Fathers day. Dave is a better father then I had anticipated and our children our very blessed to have him. I feel so grateful to have such a great partner in parenting.

2

I know this is a supper blurry picture but it captures Keiton's latest winning smile. He gives this to me almost every time I look at him, especially if he is doing something naughty or mischievous.

I can't believe he is already 2.

* He is talking up a storm and putting small sentences together.
* He loves running down the hall in our house
* He can about count to 10
* He loves everything with wheels
* He his a tease and likes to press mommy and Brielle's buttons
* He likes to be silly and still gives lots of "goggly eyes"
* He call all elderly people grandma and papa
* He loves both sets of grandparents but a little extra for Grandma K and Papa Pete

He continues to love to fly down the hill on his bike. He usually would prefer to be outside. . He is constantly trying to push the rules and get away with things he know he shouldn't be doing. He likes to be going and doing and totally fell apart the other day because he wanted to go to church. Really he just wanted to go anywhere and that is what he could think of. He wines a lot and often about wanting milk, treats, snacks and cereal.  He is constantly getting into this with Brielle.

He primarily is an observer especially in new situations and new people. He will just hang around my side and watch on the outskirts. He has some shyness and reserve about his nature, but then can be fearless when it comes to some physical activities. He still gets very frustrated when things don't go his way. He is quite stubborn and tenacious.

We love this little guy so much and are grateful he is part of our family. He can have the sweetest spirit and gives the best smiles and hugs.

It was really fun to see how excited he was about this train set. He has been playing with it none stop.

 We went to Cabellas for memorial day and the kids had a fun time seeing the live fish and all the other stuffed animals.

My little man with his newest hair cut. He is starting to look so grown up. Man time flys.