October 8, 2012

• The Happiest Family in the Army | Olin Family | Fort Steilacoom, WA

  There’s something beautiful about a mom and dad who love each other even more than they do their kids.

  When mom and dad ignore the “Ewww, that’s gross!” and keep on kissing in front of their kids, its great.

  When mommy tells them, “Your dad is sooooo strong and such a hard worker. Look at his muscles! Wanna help me give him a back rub?”

  Or when dad catches little man trying to squeeze in between mom and dad on the couch when he’s putting his arm around her, “You can sit on my lap or right next to me, but I’m going to sit right next to your mom because I love her so much!” 

  Kids thrive when they see their parents loving on each other.

  Nathan and Ive are incredible. They purposely set their alarm clock 1 hour before their kids wake up so they can work out and read the Bible together. Pretty soon their kids started waking up earlier and earlier and wanted to join in, but Nathan and Ive had them go into play or read in the other room so they could spend time together. Just the two of them.

  Nathan’s a captain in the United States Army, and Ive is a stay at home mom who homeschools the little kiddos. Whoot whoot!!

  And boy, do they love their kids. Nathan and Ive are continually investing in them  -  spending time with, praising, teaching, and training. And they have some smart kids. When I asked the 2 year old, “What does your dad do at work?,” he said, “He shoots bad guys.”

  Their 4 year old is one of the sweetest and happiest little boys I know. It doesn’t phase him that he’s in a wheelchair, though I’m sure there are times he wishes he could run like the other kids. He has the biggest heart, cutest little giggle, and most active little mind.

  After the session, when my husband and I were walking back to our car, he concluded, “That was a most joy-filled session. I can tell that Nathan loves his family.”

  Love, Alicia

  

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