it started 11 years ago

My friend Carrie took a great photo of two sweet friends at their swearing in ceremony for crossing guard. The young lady being congratulated by Officer G is Megan O. About 11 years ago, Megan's parents, Jeremy and Teri showed me a black and white photo of Megan...about 20 weeks before she was born. At the same time, I revealed our first black and white photo of the girl in hot pink. They have been friends ever since and I hope their friendship withstands all the tests of time.

leadership council

I am working with two of my wonderful co-teachers as leadership council advisors at our school this year. I'm really excited to work with some of my former students at making our school a peaceful and cohesive community!

bye bye bike

Sadly, my bicycle was taken from the bike rack at my school. I had ridden it to school on Wednesday and left it over night. During that evening, it was taken by an unidentified girl. I will miss my Raleigh, but Brad is on the hunt for a replacement.

I miss the basket and the ease of traveling to work and around town. I also feel sad that someone felt it was ok to take someone else's bike. Hopefully they will take great care of my little girl.

happy birthday to the twins!

My wonderful twin brothers Kent and Kurt started the parental journey for my parents. Wishing you blessings and peace in the next year of your adventure on earth.

at their 1981 High School graduation party with our Grandma B at Kurt's current home

healthy kids running series

This afternoon we arrived back in River Falls and got our running shoes on for K and O's fall healthy running series. O placed 4th in his 1/4 mile and K placed 2nd in her mile. We will get the times back later this week. It's a great way to get out and get moving!

homecoming royalty

Our journeys this weekend were highlighted by the crowning of the Mt. Lake Homecoming Royalty--queen Liana and king Sam. Sam is the nephew of one of my best high school friends, Carrie.

Here is there photo along with Sam's aunt (not Carrie) who happens to be their teacher.

patrol Olson on duty

Our Greenwood 5th grader was sworn in for safety patrol this afternoon. Here are some photos from the occasion. Brad was able to be there for the big day ;).

Ms. Van's class

goof ball friends back on patrol--Ellea and K

the entire crew ready to patrol

the kids 2016 style

9th grade or freshman

Kindergarten

driving a Prius

The Olson family now own a 2012 Prius 5D. Brad and our 6 year old drove to Zimmerman to pick up last night with Grandpa Bud. I got a ride just as they pulled into the driveway last night and had a couple chances to drive today.

Love our new ride!

We do miss our van though. The reverse went out and it was time to retire. Goodbye awesome minivan!

will she be queen?

will our sweet Li Li be crowned homecoming queen? I sure hope we can make the trip to Mountain Lake gym on Saturday night...

play practice and football

So our 15 year old likes being in plays and also likes being involved in football. He recently auditioned for the play and was cast with a nice role. He also has been playing football and the practices are at the same time! We believe he has worked out a negotiation to attend play practice on Sunday and Monday and attend football Tuesday-Friday. I hope it all works out for him!