More photos with the Nilsens--5/27/2007

Doug put Owan in their front yard tree

Kjirsti & Clara??/Elsie??

Clara found her thumb!

Grandma Marcia- your arms are full of double blessings!

The family!

Visiting @ the Nilsens--meeting the twins! May 27, 2007

Clara & Elsie Nilsen. They like being next to each other.

My brother's 60th birthday--May 24th

Jim at 4 months

Jim in one of his many go-carts he has created

The handsome son!


Jim on his wedding day in June, 1972

1993

The big 60 !!

Happy Birthday

More in the life of David D.

"I like my fist!"

Talking with Grandma...he likes to 'coo'

Mother's Day--May 13, 2007

Enjoying being mother/grandma on Mother's Day!

I love being Grandma!

Julie is a great Mommie!

The happy family!

Julie & I took David D. for a walk in his stroller. It was in the 80's.

He liked his ride!

He liked cooling off & snuggling with his Mommie after his stroller ride. He kicked, cooed & smiled.

David D playing with Grandpa!

Grandpa having David "play the drums"!!!

Hey, Grandpa...this is fun!

Marilyn's visit to MN

A fun visit of the Deaconess's "3M" friends @ a Mall of America restaurant-- Margie, Margarethe, & Marilyn. Lot's of good conversation!

David D's baptism--May 6, 2007

Rev. Dale Hanson officiating

Sponsors: Becky & Steve L. (parents's friends) & Auntie Kari

Auntie Kari

Grandma & Grandpa Swanson

David's gown was made by his paternal Aunt Carol which has now been passed along in the Olson family. The afghan was crocheted by his mother's godmother for David's baptism.

David slept through the whole service.... what 'childlike' trust accepting God's grace in baptism!!!