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THE “BIG SNOWS” IN PONDEROSA – By Lorelie Olson

While we were in Maui for the holidays, our friends Carol and Viggo were staying in the Ponderosa guest cabin with their cat Winslow. The snow came early and quickly, prompting Carol to call us long distance with their dilemma: they were marooned by the snow,  with no heat or light, and concerned about the heavy snow on all the roofs. We advised them to move into the main cabin with its big wood stove, well-supplied pantry, ample candle supply, and land line.

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‘TWAS THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS’ – By Lorelie Olson

‘Twas the Day after Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring … We were all “tucked in our beds” having sweet dreams of a very special time this year. Paul, Toni, Karl and Michelle joined  us for an early “Olson Christmas” and we spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Karl’s and Michelle’s for “Proebstel/Olson gatherings. Join us for for our Christmas Eve memories.

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A CHRISTMAS DAY GREETING – From Lorelie & Tim Olson

On Christmas Day, we invite you to pause with us and reflect on the Christmas season and its significance in a our lives at this time of year.  

For us, the season began with the decorating of our home, the trimming of the tree, and continued with the music, the stories, the traditions, the gifts that are both given and received, and the gathering of friends and family together to share memories of the past and to create new memories for the future. 

We wish you a joyful Christmas Day!

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OLSON FAMILY SCRAPBOOK X – JEG ER SO GLAD – AN OLSON FAMILY CHRISTMAS CARD

Near the beginning of the twentieth century, Rasmus and Engel came to America, settled down to farm and had eight children.  Since Engel and Rasmus are my grandparents, I am looking at my aunts, uncles and cousins.  How and where they lived their lives has had a direct impact on who I am today.  

The Christmas season is a wonderful time to reflect upon and to be grateful to those who came before us and contributed to who we are and the way we live our lives.  

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CHRISTMAS IN MINIATURE I -By Lorelie Olson

One of our favorite holiday traditions has been a festive Christmas lunch hosted by Dave and Joyce for a group of long-time friends. We were delighted again this year to enjoy delicious food and Joyce’s miniature collections and miniature village.  Just the way we would like Christmas to be!

Join us for a close look at tiny houses and village revelers!

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OLSON FAMILY SCRAPBOOK IX – A TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING RETURNS IN 2021 – By LORELIE OLSON

 Thanksgiving 2021 marked a return to gatherings of family and friends for a traditional feast. We were delighted to celebrate at Karl’s and Michelle’s with their family and our long time friends  Keith and Kathy who had celebrated so many Thanksgivings with us through the years.

We invite you to join us in this holiday event, and hope that your Thanksgiving was a good one this year.

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OLSON FAMILY SCRAPBOOK VIII – 2019 THANKSGIVING FEAST WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS – By Lorelie & Tim

The traditional Thanksgiving gathering of the Olson clan in homes located from Richmond Beach to North Bend changed in the years prior to 2020. In 2018 we celebrated the day with Michelle’s parents in Port Angeles and in 2019, a dear friend and Standing Rock neighbor, Karen, planned a festive Thanksgiving day at Mary’s Standing Rock home together with Karl’s and Michelle’s family, Paul, Michelle’s parents Jan and Dave, several friends and vizlas and one golden retriever.

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HORSE SEASONS III – TIME WITH TIA – By Tim Olson

Tia, a spirited, beautiful, sensitive Arabian mare, fascinated and challenged me, then became one of my dearest friends during several altogether  too short years.  This post is a tribute to this marvelous  creature that through the generosity of Mary, the support of Lorelie, and the coaching of MegAnn joined the many animals that have been a significant part of  my life.

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