Christmas of 2022 was filled with family gatherings at Karl’s and Michelle’s home in Everett. We joined their friends, other family members and animal companions on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, then enjoyed an outing to “Lights of Christmas” at Warm Beach.
Many of us know the famous story about the “year without a Santa Claus,” but, for the Olsons, this Christmas might have been the year without a golden retriever. This Christmas, however, wasn’t an ending but was a beginning of a new adventure with Golden Retrievers.
SPIRITLIFTER XIII – A “GOLDEN” CHRISTMAS STORY – By Karl Olson Read More »
As I approached my 60th birthday, I started thinking more and more about what I wanted to do when I retired. I was taking that line from a Tom Petty song to heart: “I don’t know, but I’ve been told, if you never slow down, you never grow old.” The only thing I made clear to Janeen was that I wasn’t going to be sitting on my butt when retirement came around. I’m a life-long learner and that wasn’t going to stop at retirement. So I started planning for a challenge and some adventure.
“GRAVLAX IS GOOD FOOD” By Alan Olson Read More »
Time to celebrate your birthday, dear sister-in-law (aka “Twinkie”)! Our birthday greeting features a few photos from our Carolina trips, with so many memorable moments!
A BIRTHDAY GREETING FOR KEITH OLSON -From Lorelie and Tim Read More »
Dad made beautiful American Girl Doll cabinets for both of his granddaughters, along with a work desk that had a pull out board. He used to sit at that and work on his stamp collection.
He made all kinds of beautiful cribbage boards using different woods to make patterns in the boards. They made wonderful gifts! He made just a few of the game boards as gifts.
My brothers and I were talking this morning and Joel brought up his time as a beekeeper! He had some hives out in their back yard and he harvested the honey. He did that until he got stung so many times, he became allergic!
Like I said, he was a busy man.
Peggy
A MEDLEY – DICK BERHOW’S ART WITH WOOD – From peggy Lincoln Read More »
Peggy Lincoln writes about her father and relative for many of us, that Dick Berhow, “… was loved by many and had a life well lived.” Peggy adds, “It makes me smile and warms my heart to know that his spirit is in so many places.” Your heart will be warmed by this special tribute for Peggy’s father.
DICK BERHOW – “A LIFE WELL LIVED” – By Peggy Lincoln Read More »
Michelle,
We have been delighted to share many family birthday celebrations with you! Some were parties at which you were the guest of honor, others were occasions where you were an enthusiastic guest and amazing “gifter.” We hope you enjoy these photographic memories of family birthday celebrations in past years!
Lorelie & Tim
a BOUQUET OF BIRTHDAY MEMORIES FOR MICHELLE – From Lorelie & Tim Read More »
Sandy was more than a family pet; she was a member of the family; she had many roles to play during her more than fifteen years of life! Sandy was Michelle’s constant companion at home and in the car. Sandy brought joy and a sense of “It’s all good,” to the extended Olson and Proebstel families whether in Everett, Ponderosa or Sequim.
We invite you to renew your acquaintance with Spirit, (Paul’s & Toni’s Golden Retriever), and to meet their new puppy Sika, as she joins the extended family.
SPIRITLIFTERS XI -“SPIRIT AND SIKA” – by Spirit with help From Mama & Grandma Read More »
Birthday celebrations are a summer highlight in our family, since three of us have July birthdays. Paul was in Alaska this summer but Karl and I celebrated with friends and family several times during the last part of the month.
HIGH SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS I -By Lorelie Olson Read More »
