Thursday night under the lights?

Tonight, Osten’s team is playing a game at 8pm under the lights at RFHS. Here is his 2021 Football photo 

feels like summer!

Wow! The shade was a very welcome spot today at our PE time. Osten and I played a little baseball to celebrate the warm weather. 

I’m wrapping up a nasty cold today so hope to resume my running tomorrow morning. 

dear Evan Hanson

 

Anders is going to a movie with friends. Music to a Momma’s ears 

noon game, YouTube swim meet, 14 miler and dinner with friends

Osten’s team played at noon. They lost their game but they are looking much stronger every week. 

At 1:15, Katie’s swim meet started. They didn’t allow spectators so we got to watch via YouTube which was very handy. She swam the breast portion of the 200 Medley relay, the 200 IM, the opening leg of the 200 freestyle relay, and the 100 breaststroke. She looked so strong on everything. 

Results:

200 Medley Relay placed 8th 2:19.49 22 points

1) Hanson, Lucy JR 2) Olson, Katie SO

3) Derks, Stephanie SR 4) Baar, Mickey SO

38.38 38.18 35.33 27.60

200 IM placed 10th Olson, Katie SO RFHS-WI 2:45.66 9 points 

34.22 43.76 49.38 38.30

200 Freestyle Relay placed 16th 2:10.09

1) Olson, Katie SO 2) Hanson, Lily JR

3) Baar, Karissa SR 4) Derks, Stephanie SR

30.14 34.30 35.49 30.16

100 Breaststroke placed 10th Olson, Katie SO RFHS-WI 1:25.23 7 points

40.12 45.11

River Falls placed 3rd of 11 teams

1. Maple Grove 406

2. Two Rivers High School 388

3. River Falls High School 276

4. White Bear Lake Area 223

5. Park High School 206

6. Tartan Senior High School 187

7. Lakes International Lang Acad 135

8. Mpa/Scpa 120

9. South St. Paul Packers 98

10. St. Paul Como Park 88

11. North 27

At 2:30, I started my 14 mile run for my Karathon training. I had to walk a bit, but that’s just fine.

I met Julie and Trish for dinner in Woodbury. A busy and fun day! 

happy quarter century Thomas Matthew!

To our athletic, funny and smart nephew Thomas…wishing you an incredible 25th birthday 

bite

I’m bundled up on our couch watching the River Falls Wildcats playing a team in Sun Prairie Wisconsin…very close game 6-7 in the 3rd quarter. Evidently Sun Prairie is state ranked so it’s very exciting times at the Olson house. 

Update, the Wildcats lost but it was a close game. So thankful for YouTube broadcast! 

a little color in my life

On Thursday I got a color refresh at my friend Joanne’s salon. Thanks J! 

luck of the draw swim meet

Once per year the Wildcats swim team draws straws for what event you’ll swim. Last night was that night. Katie swam the 200 free on JV, the 500 free on varsity, the 200 free relay & the 100 free relay. 

She did great, but was pretty tired after her rigorous schedule. I’m sure she slept well. 

She swam I’m lane 4 in the 200 free so time was  2:30.77

love on tour

We’ve been eagerly anticipating this concert for many months. Harry Styles performed at the Xcel Energy Center before an enthusiastic crowd of adoring fans. 

Amazing performance of music, dancing and entertaining. Thanks to Harry Styles and his band. I will not soon forget the experience. 

my commute

I think I have one of the most picturesque commutes of anyone I know. This is over the Veterans Park Bridge on the Kinni. 
 

last weekend of summer 2021

Ended it with a hike with my dear friend Julie & a treat of dancing the Jorgenson’s band. What a wonderful summer! 
 

to my amazing big brothers…happy 59th birthday

Wishing my favorite Twin brothers an amazing 59th birthday. This photo is of Kyle, Grandma B, Dad, Kent and Kurt in the matching pjs and Grandpa B. I just absolutely love it 

maroon & gold invite

Katie and the swimming Wildcats won their way to a sixth place finish out of 17 teams. Katie swam in 3 events. 

She swam the third leg in the 200 freestyle relay with a time of 30.27 for 50 yards. 

                                                        

She swam her season best 100 breast stroke in first 50 yards 40.79 & 2nd 50 in 46.75 for a total of 1:27.54. She placed 2nd in heat 3. 

                                    

She swam the anchor leg of the 400 freestyle relay. Her first 50 yards was 31.61 & second 50 yards was 35.63 for a total of 1:07.24

                              

It was a really fun day watching her shine! 

                                                    

a happy little encounter

I took the afternoon for an appointment in Burnsville. I saw some destruction from the tornadoes that rolled through the area early this morning and also got a chance to do a little shopping at Burnsville Center. As I was heading home, my friend Julie called and asked if we could meet up. She was driving home from a trip to Michigan. 

Meanwhile, Brad called and asked to meet for dinner in Hudson. I called Julie back and asked her to join us for dinner at Agave to go go. I got to dine with my family and Julie at the same time! It was delightful to have her join us. 

swearing in ceremony

Osten was sworn in as a safety patrol this morning in front of his elementary school. What a festive occasion! 

crisp air

Training for my Karenthon has been wonderful for the most part. On Wednesday morning I woke at 4:30 to get my 9 miler done before heading to school. It felt amazing. The temperature was perfect for running. 

Got home and showered up, dressed for school and walked outside. Yikes it was cold! Temps in the mid 40s. It sure felt a lot warmer when I was moving! 

this little beauty

 

beauty of autumn

Today my dear assistant Petra picked some beautiful nature art and read from an amazing book about the reason a woman studied botany. It was all related to the beauty of asters and golden rod and how they grow near one another. It was really a very lovely start to our day and week. 

opening day for the Vikings

We’re wearing purple in our living room right now. Go Vikings! They are currently tied 7-7 with the Bengals. 

Update…Vikings lost a close game. We did have something great happen though…we got Osten’s 5th grade picture. 

big day

In the morning, Osten had his first football game of the season. We lost 33-6. Osten was pretty frustrated but flags were really hard for our team to pull. 

Then we went to Art on the Kinni here in town with Ibby and Mike who were here to visit. 

Next, Brad surprised Osten with a trip to the Twins game versus The Kansas City Royals. The Twins beat the Royals 9-2. Osten’s favorite player, Byron Buxton hit a home run. Followed by homers by Polanco, Gordon, Kepler and then Polanco again. Osten’s friend, Luke and his brother Miles were the announcers during the 4th inning. 

Lastly, Katie, Ibby, Dehlia and I went to Treasure Island Casino to see Lizzo perform. She presented her first show in 2 years. Her Mom, who was celebrating her birthday, was in the audience. Only down side was sitting in the parking lot for nearly two hours due to a traffic jam. We got home at 2am. It was a long day! 

sweet sophomore!

 

Here’s our beautiful 10th grade girl. She’s funny, smart and kind. We love you Beata! 

what a great night!

Katie’s first JV/Varsity meet was so fun! 

She swam three 50 meter free styles two in varsity relays and one in a JV stand alone. 

The first was in a medley relay where her time was 29.02. Her team placed sixth. 

The second was her individual where she placed first on JV (would have placed 5th on varsity) with a time of 31.29.

The third was opening leg of 200 free relay where she left her team in 2nd place her time was 31.19. Team ended up placing 5th of six teams. 

Her last event was JV 100 breast. Her time was 1:30.88 and she placed first in JV. She would have placed 5th on varsity. Her teammate Ellery broke the school record in this event with a time of 1:09.32. Earlier in the evening she broke a pool record for the 50 freestyle. 

The Wildcats lost to the Eau Claire Memorial Old Abe’s but it looked like they had a lot of fun. 

Anders was there with me and it was great to spend time with him, listen to him talk to old friends and see he and Katie hugging and respecting one another. After the meet, Anders and I went out for dinner at Texas Roadhouse. So fun to sit and chit chat!