Giddy Up Horsey!

"First the horsey walks, then the horsey trots, then the horsey GALLOPS!" Justin loves, loves, loves this game/ride on Nana's lap - can't you tell by the all-out grin and giggles!

Skyping w/Papa Jim

Justin and I headed up to Wadena the weekend before Christmas. The morning of Dad's birthday we "Skyped" him on the computer as he was still down in Florida. Justin always enjoys seeing Papa Jim and I think it was a wonderful start to Dad's birthday!

Halloween Night 2009

One more picture of Justin with the leaves, then it's TRICK OR TREAT! We went trick or treating around the "Auntie's Block". We saw Auntie Diane as a crazy Vikings fan - such fun! Justin did very good for his first real experience with Halloween. He caught on quickly, venturing up to doors and yelling out "Trick or Treat" and "Nank You" (his thank you version). A fun night had by our two little pumpkins!

Halloween Day 2009

We spent Halloween Day at Aunt Karen & Uncle Jerry's house. It was a wonderful fall day with homemade mac n cheese & choc chip cookies, playing in the leaves and getting ready for the big night of trick or treating.

More Wedding Pics...

Kyle & Heather's Wedding

What a wonderful occasion - my brother and best friend getting married!!! I'll write more on that later... :)

Riding High

We visited my Uncle Kelly up at the farm and Michael was "riding high" enjoying his new view!

Christmas Day @ The Lake

Cousin Amy Dovenmuehle & Justin Matthew

It was late and Michael was tired...he didn't really want to take a family picture. Stinker.

We finally talked him over and tried to take a picture....

Christmas 2007 Family Photo :)

We spent Christmas Day out at Aunt Karen and Uncle Jerry's beautiful lake home. It's on Lake Boedingheimer by Perham, MN. We enjoyed a wonderful meal and lots of laughs while we played Dominoes. Michael had a blast playing and wrestling with his older cousins...they are toughening him up! :)

Christmas Eve w/ Family

Cousin Rory Olson & Justin Matthew

Aunt Karen Dovenmuehle & Justin..."I like that shiny necklace!"

Cousin Mary Fix & Michael James...with the infamous "Finding Book"

Cousin Lacey Olson

Mom and Dad hosted Christmas Eve at the Wadena house. Family and friends are invited over for sausage corn chowder, appetizers, games and lots of laughter! It was a fun time had by all!

Too Much Turkey

Looks like someone had TOO MUCH TURKEY!! :) Much thanks to Leslie Olson who loved snuggling with Justin. Pics taken 11.22.07

Blessed with More Family

Kyle, Aunt Joanne Matheson & Friend Margo Nutz

Leslie Olson & Ross Olson playing Battle of the Bands

Roger Olson, Aunt Karen & Aunt Joanne

Cousin Josh Lynk & Cousin Adam Dovenmuehle

Uncle Jerry Dovenmeuhle & Cousin Tasha Olson

Thank Goodness for Family

Crystal Olson & Rory Olson

Amy & Joe Dovenmuehle

Laura & Mya Lynk

Me & Aunt Karen Dovenmuehle

We are truly blessed with such a wonderful family!

Thanksgiving at The Corner Bar

This year we all gathered at The Corner Bar (http://www.thecornerbar.net/) for Thanksgiving...a bit unconventional but so much fun. My cousin, Keala Lynk and her boyfriend Bill Murray were amazing hosts and everyone was in charge of bringing something to eat. It was a wonderful place to gather with plenty of space, video games, football and beer for everyone! Pics taken 11.22.07