feeling much better

Still not 💯, but feeling much better. I moved 6 miles today in my half marathon training. I also saw this inspirational message from former president Jimmy Carter who is nearing the end of his life..

steps steak broken

A bit of a relief, but my step streak is over. I’m down with fever and aches today. I don’t think I’ll even make 1000 steps. Oh well. I have a sub tomorrow so we’ll see how it goes. 

visiting Mom in southern MN

This morning Brad. Osten and I headed south bound to

Spend the day with Mom at Brandt Ridge. We went out to Dollar  General to shop and then went to the Hometown for beef commercial. So nice to spend time together! 

big win at Bunco!

I had 13 wins at Bunco tonight and won $40! Friends Beth and Nate Ireland hosted and it was a blast! 

Photo with my class…it was Storybook Character Day and I was Amy Freeman, a woman who spent a year in the BWCA. 

at home learning day 2

Had another invigorating day of at home learning.

2 years running snow day 2-22!

We had an at home learning day and lots and lots of snow today. It turns out one of my former students named Snow is celebrating her 10th birthday today. Is it a coincidence? 

I got an opportunity to run at the Falcon Center today and put in a 4 miler on the treadmill. It felt great.

and here it comes

This is it! In person school has been canceled and we will have at home learning. 

Tonight Osten and I met friends Coulter and Marci for the Antman movie at the Falls Theater. Fun way to start our break. 

a 5 mile and a 3 mile run & check out the forecast

Yesterday 5 miles outside. Today 3 miles on treadmill. I love training! 

Today my 3 mile was in 28:53

And here’s our forecast 

89 years ago today

It was Monday, February 19, 1934, you were born in the year of the dog and are a member of the silent generation. Some interesting events of 1934 include Bonnie and Clyde being killed and Bridget Bardot being born. 

The world gained a really interesting and caring person 89 years ago today. Many people, including our beautiful, kind, gentle and loving Mom, Vivian Grace, miss you every day. We are comforted and entertained by the memories you impressed upon our lives. 

Here are some photos that I chose to help keep those memories fresh:

6th gold final tournament

Scenes from Osten’s final tournament at Baldwin-Woodville today. Anders drove over from Eau Claire and we cheered, the team hustled, but the team went 0-3 today. After the tournament we had dinner together at Carbone’s in Roberts where Osten won the hustle award. 

Then Brad, Osten, Anders and I went to Minneapolis to watch the movie, Everything, Everywhere All at Once. It’s been nominated for 11 academy awards and it was very evident why…

It was a fantastic day! 

celebrating Valentines

Then I went to school for workshop and was twinning with a really sweet friend. 

boy that’s some blister!

 

Pulling my tea cup out of the microwave last night, I burned my finger. I woke up this morning with this enormous blister. It was very impressive!

new job

Katie has a job at the River Falls hospital working in the dietary department. She will be preparing and delivering meals to people who are hospitalized. Way to go Katie! 

happy Valentine’s Day!

With love from the Olsons 

Super Bowl champion

 

go chiefs!

Today, there is a pretty big football game. It’s the Super Bowl #LVII. Osten met one of the KC Chiefs last spring right before the draft. Here’s a photo of Leo that’s posted in the We Are Grantsburg page 

And here’s Osten meeting Leo last spring: 

basketball success!

Osten’s team was played three games today and won all three! He scored several baskets and played sensational defense. Way to go Wildcat Gold! The third game was an overtime thriller!