tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20234540112518119872024-02-20T07:56:52.835-07:00Olsen Family Christmas Project 2007dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-4090245490478746382011-06-04T20:56:00.000-06:002011-06-04T20:56:52.556-06:00We will Blog again...just keep checking up.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the mean time here is Sadie the dog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBhBQpA0GLMaiC6Vaq-jI58ktP6MFzgsoX8W6MXOLR_hcPCpN-LoqPvZRD7uKGjn5n8uySdYDo4Dhm8guvawnMQ69uk9RsUlbMUGddVFkWH5JxKuKagDTAO_ZXsOfmsni6ID2l9TjcmxA/s1600/P1020276.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBhBQpA0GLMaiC6Vaq-jI58ktP6MFzgsoX8W6MXOLR_hcPCpN-LoqPvZRD7uKGjn5n8uySdYDo4Dhm8guvawnMQ69uk9RsUlbMUGddVFkWH5JxKuKagDTAO_ZXsOfmsni6ID2l9TjcmxA/s320/P1020276.JPG" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div></div>Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229592716073377638noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-87459003916119536842010-05-19T09:53:00.000-06:002010-05-19T09:55:23.023-06:00I am feeling....I am feeling something today....I need to write it down, but it will take some time. I learned in Stake Conference about creating. I created my day and i need to stick with my creative plans...therefore, I shall write a bit later. I only hope the feelings stick and I can remember the thoughts.dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-30784408506753536882010-05-13T11:16:00.002-06:002010-05-13T11:17:25.977-06:00SunshineThe sun is shining today!<br />Hip, hip, hurray!!dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-6247158718471945942010-05-12T11:57:00.002-06:002010-05-12T12:00:40.050-06:00ANotheRToday my mind is filled with..........NOTHING!<br />I am a bit overwhelmed with things I want to get done by a certain amount of time and it is....pretty much too much to do, so shall I start it or just not do it?? That is what is in my head today??!!dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-29122390480409019622010-05-11T11:36:00.003-06:002010-05-11T12:18:19.702-06:00MOreI was just thinking... (this is something [thinking] that comes really hard for me to do)Today in seminary we finished 4 Nephi. I wonder how wonderful it would have been for the 1st hundred years after Christ had been among the people. Everyone was kind, and tolerant, they were of one heart and one mind. Their thoughts were good, with only good intentions, the people truly had the light of Christ. They truly believed His words. They walked the straight and narrow path he taught them about. There were no classes among them. Wow, I marvel how this was done. First was the changing of self. Mastering oneself that is. It can be done....it was done in Enoch's time also. So, I must take every efforts to learn of the teachings of Christ and instill them in my heart and act as I have been taught. I want to be among those people that happiness was all they encountered. The plan of happiness was understood, so therefore when trials came into their lives it was understood and did not become a burden, or a stumbling block. The people cared about each other and put their shoulder to the wheel and moved forward. They taught their children to do the same. It is interesting how we teach our children. Our every words will be remembered, our every action will be remembered....our children will remind of this whether they tell us about it or they emulate "us" in them as they go about their lives. Wow! I think I am talking in circles right now, but I believe it is true. When we slip up....we do affect those around us...the second half of 4 Nephi explains that...it started with a small portion of the people removing themselves away from the teachings of Christ...then it tumbles ever so quickly to confusion and pride and hatred. All it takes is a small portion and the decay comes quickly until there is physical and most importantly spiritual harm and even death! <br />Repentance is truly a gift from our Savior. How thankful I am for the opportunity to repent. I must keep out the little things or small portions I still allow in my life, cuz "I don't think they will affect me." I must remove them from my"self"....it is a straight and narrow path...no room for excess which doesn't bring eternal happiness.dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-60451331177346848892010-05-10T14:17:00.000-06:002010-05-10T14:20:01.149-06:00Happiness<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrXGfVRlX8SVwqTllyn-3gxXs9r6-so8KojF4VQC9X2qkAjb5TG_FkGDw06VYkipDcNrjdaQwdPJhjJtBpNLm_qBOPYAPz7IWP25Leddt5kjI9RSIXT_NN_lx17dogVIq4l71KNGaORw/s1600/Hawaii+033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrXGfVRlX8SVwqTllyn-3gxXs9r6-so8KojF4VQC9X2qkAjb5TG_FkGDw06VYkipDcNrjdaQwdPJhjJtBpNLm_qBOPYAPz7IWP25Leddt5kjI9RSIXT_NN_lx17dogVIq4l71KNGaORw/s320/Hawaii+033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469738703746752658" /></a>dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-73608857193683987952010-05-10T14:01:00.002-06:002010-05-10T14:16:59.435-06:00LIfEHello Ya'll<br /> <br />My thoughts on life. I sit here (something I probably shouldn't be doing cuz I have so much to do) pondering about life...my life in particular. It is amazing how quickly we can forget how blessed we are. I count my blessing and feel overwhelmed with appreciation and love for all that my Heavenly Father has showered me with. I have received so many blessing I am even embarrassed to mention them because it would sound like I was bragging and I wouldn't ever want to do that. It is interesting how quickly blessings can be forgotten just because of mine own selfishness, like if things don't go the way my head wants them to go, or I feel a little tired with a small headache, all my remembrance of my blessings get lost in my selfishness. My vision becomes so immediate that I cannot see nor feel what I should be feeling because I fill my soul with unnecessary thoughts and feelings that don't bring me eternal happiness. I don't want to do this anymore. I need to work on this daily, and on some days I need to work on this hourly and some hours I need to work on this every minute. I am so glad and thankful for repentance. I am so thankful I can talk to my Heavenly Father and ask for forgiveness. I am so thankful for the Atonement. It allows me to look at myself and make the changes I need to make so I can feel my Saviors love which helps me to change and work on being more like Him. I love the Savior. He has provided me with a pathway of happiness, if I will only follow it! He pleads for me, and I know it. He gives me second chances, just in case I don't get it the first time. I am thankful for that. Wow, I do love LIfE! It can be crazy at time, but if I would only count my blessings and remind myself very often....Life is great when we lose ourselves in serving others and trying to be more Christlike in all that we do.dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-5915645515770016772009-12-27T16:14:00.002-07:002009-12-27T16:49:17.557-07:00CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS!This year has gone by so quickly and has been filled with joyous memories for me. Two new grandchildren born, a 1/2 marathon, Matthew returning home from his mission, Trevor and Megan's wedding, Wow, that is just some of the awesome stuff we have enjoyed this year! I first would like to thank my loving family for all their support. All of you are so giving and thoughtful. I have been able to hang out with almost all of you at least once this year! Thanks, I love to be around family. I have lived many miles away most of my married life, but I have never felt very far away from your love and support.<br /><br />Thanks Mom for asking us to write a few thoughts down of our Christmas Memories. There are so many to choose from. Christmas Eve was always an exciting day. I loved helping and being at Grandma Olsen's house. It was fun helping her prepare for the big night. We always took home a huge load. Her Christmas tree was definitely a statement. I wish it were still around today. The colored light that lit up the silver tree was so cool and modern. I remember waiting, and waiting and waiting for Uncle Lew and Aunt Susan. I would look out of Grandma's big picture window thinking that every car that went by would be Uncle Lew!!! It seemed to take forever! Grab and Trade is also a tradition that was loved by all. We would laugh and laugh all night long. I learned on those Christmas Eve nights how much my Grandma loved us. She planned all year thinking and buying something for each one of us. She made the night as festive and fun as she could. I never could sleep on Christmas Eve. I had so much fun being around the family. Walking home from Grandma's house was like walking in a happy dream! I couldn't imagine life getting any better than that! <br /><br />On Christmas morning we would all wait in the hallway so we could all enter into the Living Room together! I usually was one of the first cuz I was almost the littlest. We would enter into a room filled with good stuff! Except for the year I saw my Christmas in Grandma Olsen's closet. Ya, I did see it. A barbie doll. My heart sank on that Christmas morning. I tried to like that doll, but I just never did. I know Santa got it just for me, but seeing it ruined my Santa dreams, I was very confused. All of my Christmas's were so wonderful and filled with surprises! There was great toys and dolls and mini bikes and fooseball tables, race car sets and new pajama's, but most of all we would hang out together and I liked that a lot. There was always good food and Dad and Mom would work so hard for us to have a wonderful day. I never knew that the second job my Dad took on was for us to have a great Christmas. Thanks Dad, and Thanks Mom for all the extra time you had to put in while Dad was away! Now, I understand the sacrifices you went through preparing and making Christmas a magical time of year! Christmas is about the Savior, his birth and his life. He gave of Himself that we might live! I love this season and am grateful for the blessings of an awesome family, Thanks Mom and Dad you have taught us children well. Owesome Olsen and I shall never forget it!!!dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-65203258730868848572009-12-09T18:23:00.002-07:002009-12-09T18:30:37.875-07:00Advent Calendar of Christmas' PastChristmas memories using different Christmas and holiday related topics for each day. Bloggers in the family can write about family traditions and how they or their ancestors celebrated Christmas, this then becomes The Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories.<br /><br />Some topics to consider:<br />decorating the tree<br />purchasing a tree cutting one down in the forest or buying at a tree lot<br />White Christmas<br />Christmas movies<br />Christmas music<br />Christmas books<br />Christmas ornaments<br />Driving around and seeing the lights<br />Sub for Santa; volunteer work, homeless shelter, etc<br />Family Home Evening<br />Temple Square at Christmas time<br />Plays, symphonies, concerts<br />Holiday foods<br />Santa Clause<br />Holiday parties<br />Christmas gifts<br />Christmas Eve<br />Holiday traditions<br />Religious services, celebrations<br />Sweet memories from Christmas' past for you and your family.Daryl Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212312015022965381noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-22033212471144434082008-08-11T13:40:00.011-06:002008-08-11T14:40:22.142-06:00Family reunions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9qxJVshQYfbbjaT3FQARPj0z0mxI2QIjK2MFCWSE8_pukbsZfv-gQpMLZRbqirctXTkk99mzPCExJxq34x8_Fqk-6gLbJhO8a0K_3q5V3u9yXtryCxFWExcjHm0EAGBaVLA8Uq5djyM/s1600-h/Family+gathering+7-26-08+043.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9qxJVshQYfbbjaT3FQARPj0z0mxI2QIjK2MFCWSE8_pukbsZfv-gQpMLZRbqirctXTkk99mzPCExJxq34x8_Fqk-6gLbJhO8a0K_3q5V3u9yXtryCxFWExcjHm0EAGBaVLA8Uq5djyM/s320/Family+gathering+7-26-08+043.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233362541123373970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxayheclh_rpWlAoZ-sfjmOnwnlmmkiPx9UoyfABktvokjz7a5AHLq62f1hlwvKiCFHLGXPkGAB_uxvW08gOjhwAvFOI_t-CnIUSo919xb8qndqfdQMHXJlOxN_2rlT8Aypk8VvWDBpGU/s1600-h/Family+gathering+7-26-08+079.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxayheclh_rpWlAoZ-sfjmOnwnlmmkiPx9UoyfABktvokjz7a5AHLq62f1hlwvKiCFHLGXPkGAB_uxvW08gOjhwAvFOI_t-CnIUSo919xb8qndqfdQMHXJlOxN_2rlT8Aypk8VvWDBpGU/s320/Family+gathering+7-26-08+079.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233361952644854306" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />My July was wonderful. It was a full month of getting ready for reunions and having reunions and reaping the joys of reunions. I loved what we did and accomplished at the Olsen reunion on Saturday, July 26th and the preparations before it. Having my daughters here cutting and sanding wooden blocks with their dad; for the house full of family coming and going and for the effort it took for each one participating was wonderful and rewarding. Thanks Dixie for all the work you put forth to organize us and for us to follow through on our quilts and the eagerness and time it took to paint all those wooden blocks. We're all trying to follow through with our commitment in giving of ourselves all year long like we did at Christmas time. I like to invite the older sisters in the ward to go with me to the Hale Theatre; those that are more homebound and those that are widowed. They love it and it does a lot for me too.<br />After the Olsen reunion on Saturday I had a Spencer gathering the following day on Sunday. This also turned out phenomenal. They just kept coming and coming and coming. It was a super evening together getting acquainted with one another. In Wayne's family (which is made up of three families) this is the first time they had all been together, so it was "get acquainted" time for them and they were thrilled to link themselve<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZy-BE53hJPxd3EpoKXKx47ibAANPlyyltSwGytIwsF3U9_rfLEpJmIiMYgJjnufiFG-CKn87k1BqgALgdxR9qhKGdQ4aU-1CHWwiq1fQAkVBR-IG5q3Xg-TpaW3agwqcAZb1P2ayqX8/s1600-h/IMG_6893.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZy-BE53hJPxd3EpoKXKx47ibAANPlyyltSwGytIwsF3U9_rfLEpJmIiMYgJjnufiFG-CKn87k1BqgALgdxR9qhKGdQ4aU-1CHWwiq1fQAkVBR-IG5q3Xg-TpaW3agwqcAZb1P2ayqX8/s320/IMG_6893.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233360715967315570" border="0" /></a>s to Wayne).<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5j3GLuY5-TZvyh_PbT8QpOhrI4DtCJOoLTpoHXYUGiV1z9UstJ1wzY7szBmFWDK9ri8DNxRxzCiXbHXF32mjwLi4o0aWTa0DO2AO_AUnOPo-XNe_qtkFsyz41_dauoq0S5PoBMYQ1eg/s1600-h/IMG_6884.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5j3GLuY5-TZvyh_PbT8QpOhrI4DtCJOoLTpoHXYUGiV1z9UstJ1wzY7szBmFWDK9ri8DNxRxzCiXbHXF32mjwLi4o0aWTa0DO2AO_AUnOPo-XNe_qtkFsyz41_dauoq0S5PoBMYQ1eg/s320/IMG_6884.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233356962020333090" border="0" /></a>Daryl Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212312015022965381noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-74389804453496608732008-06-20T18:30:00.004-06:002008-06-20T19:23:56.214-06:00How are the quilts coming?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYrenMokb6CQ3Ay8TmnaCFuCHHBcFJQK_6MEWS8tL_i5rpY2c5EhSbAiJs9y_CGVrHd4VgglA4qSVzTNdRUlZ_V2A7Oae-jzTfnxiNi7WReeixsqh20NQayfm5KqtdT2J69LRBhoJzZTs/s1600-h/quilt+018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYrenMokb6CQ3Ay8TmnaCFuCHHBcFJQK_6MEWS8tL_i5rpY2c5EhSbAiJs9y_CGVrHd4VgglA4qSVzTNdRUlZ_V2A7Oae-jzTfnxiNi7WReeixsqh20NQayfm5KqtdT2J69LRBhoJzZTs/s200/quilt+018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214131254090168482" border="0"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3V_qk4_VJqfRbytS2Vc5As54EUxPJiRcHWbZ0STpgqgUU0o2xc-DM51NAap6NqNxiHLgV86Alt14dNdFfSZqbAPxBnETrUcLX5OVoHSzxipZxlvlUNI2frEglJ6-ef0sd7nhaL7FwAK8/s1600-h/quilt+021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3V_qk4_VJqfRbytS2Vc5As54EUxPJiRcHWbZ0STpgqgUU0o2xc-DM51NAap6NqNxiHLgV86Alt14dNdFfSZqbAPxBnETrUcLX5OVoHSzxipZxlvlUNI2frEglJ6-ef0sd7nhaL7FwAK8/s200/quilt+021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214131261926938642" border="0"></a><br />Soon it will be July.... and yeah The Olsen Family Reunion!! <br />We all get to hang out together and help others! I am very excited. I have a few tops prepared, but they are not a quilt yet! This will happen after we send Reilly off to the Naval Academy July 2. Next week will be a tough one for me. I will be needing to quilt my anxieties away.<br />Here is a pic of one of my quilt tops I just put together.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwEmM0OlIYrG_9fz9Ejl2H0KhzcoJCi60grL_5n5YF8QwYK9W8ApZkP1fmgI85gkvlPodzwAgMUvyUb7rqwug' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-73030634918762305532008-05-08T15:23:00.002-06:002008-05-08T15:29:39.406-06:00I am a beginner blogger!!Hi there everybody,<br /><br />I just put some pics up of our new addition, Bruce.<br />He is a golden retriever, he was born March 21, 2008.<br />I brought him home May 6,2008. He is 7 weeks old today!<br />I just couldn't get over Murphy. He was the best dog in the world.<br />We still love Roy, but when these puppies were born I had a hard time passing up another Murphy! Welcome to our home Bruce!<br />Also, I put a pic of some deer right in the pasture next door. They are kind of hard to see, but it was just fun watching them enjoy the good eats!!<br /><br />How is everybody doing with the quilts???dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-45014224733934216572008-05-08T14:53:00.004-06:002008-05-08T15:22:42.640-06:00Our New Addition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtneFy4Eg6y6jQJvz6-zFMQUCUdw57cogKJChGsv8cVbzic_c3tlUIWdc9aZlyni16lmknQNoHyuyhy33r19bNpoXjbXkjRorP9REJGD0ctLMziD7lLBRmWdP_tuZtVe-GsKFVjYgkez4/s1600-h/041.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtneFy4Eg6y6jQJvz6-zFMQUCUdw57cogKJChGsv8cVbzic_c3tlUIWdc9aZlyni16lmknQNoHyuyhy33r19bNpoXjbXkjRorP9REJGD0ctLMziD7lLBRmWdP_tuZtVe-GsKFVjYgkez4/s320/041.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198118130098995618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pqhWqv-3Nh9UxEr9HR8IFXNogo9viBPUj6DrGlnoWHrAi5CHa9C-5jDLrrFt6iqdIdCxY5bOIDZSuO0iOHkXqB9js9PAJDsvyEbWfJWfC878dse6yjouZksN0_sXzlw8eQyq2rSFiio/s1600-h/039.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pqhWqv-3Nh9UxEr9HR8IFXNogo9viBPUj6DrGlnoWHrAi5CHa9C-5jDLrrFt6iqdIdCxY5bOIDZSuO0iOHkXqB9js9PAJDsvyEbWfJWfC878dse6yjouZksN0_sXzlw8eQyq2rSFiio/s320/039.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198118138688930226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqvEdKeNOZgMlaEyxnV-8ArI3NjU52LYFEDUVAKKKNTTO6X5ghpEsqQYEQDWwTJuAnRsQv66ojeLwl0QCwUQ10EPI13A6uMFY4OrO7Jv3D3wTA35NDP-0eRWdaYan7opV9PS3PXieJ9Y/s1600-h/036.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqvEdKeNOZgMlaEyxnV-8ArI3NjU52LYFEDUVAKKKNTTO6X5ghpEsqQYEQDWwTJuAnRsQv66ojeLwl0QCwUQ10EPI13A6uMFY4OrO7Jv3D3wTA35NDP-0eRWdaYan7opV9PS3PXieJ9Y/s320/036.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198118142983897538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLJc-GB3Z90eZZQdj0u2q70VQ7Xre5F_TcSZb1S8r3jfZF0xPMGHkC5DddCEA7JMr8KUFKIt5UCsHbpOktLEczOWtLo6fYPIVOFJ59ImhGi207Qrcz219vI8F7GfCaOl9DUsYkx_eW2U/s1600-h/037.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLJc-GB3Z90eZZQdj0u2q70VQ7Xre5F_TcSZb1S8r3jfZF0xPMGHkC5DddCEA7JMr8KUFKIt5UCsHbpOktLEczOWtLo6fYPIVOFJ59ImhGi207Qrcz219vI8F7GfCaOl9DUsYkx_eW2U/s320/037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198118147278864850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsN8XNk6vngYBhbUXDF8wmMLoR1PiXz13sR6k2SrYfYfnFzFBq8HZO84F1kNLkq4lMUqHOngYzRVdzaYIIZwrIl-ElKNkunll9Ngdej1ObQOW9exVGDdwsCpO8A74n7js6h6zMUqUqZ1w/s1600-h/035.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsN8XNk6vngYBhbUXDF8wmMLoR1PiXz13sR6k2SrYfYfnFzFBq8HZO84F1kNLkq4lMUqHOngYzRVdzaYIIZwrIl-ElKNkunll9Ngdej1ObQOW9exVGDdwsCpO8A74n7js6h6zMUqUqZ1w/s320/035.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198118151573832162" /></a>dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-50852790203453607892008-05-07T15:38:00.002-06:002008-05-07T15:55:45.343-06:00IRONICHi there Olsen's and those related!<br />These past 2 weeks have been an eye opener for me. My very good friend's daughter was just diagnosed with bone marrow leukemia. This has been devastating news for the family and all those who know them. It came on suddenly and has taken a big toll on Jessica. She is 16, and has down syndrome. She is the most beautiful young lady. She brightens up any room she walks into. Her presence is so pure and sweet. She is in my seminary class. She is always prepared when it is her turn to do devotional. She leads the music with enthusiasm and reads her scriptures daily. Her prayers are like none other I have every heard. She remembers everyone and prays for them individually. She brings a piece of heaven with her wherever she goes. I was lucky enough to be able to watch her little brother Joshua 4, and two sisters Laila 10, and Juliana 8 for 4 days. These were incredible days. I wanted to start over with another family. It was so much fun. They taught me so much. They were happy,lovable, and so fun to be with. They were grateful for every meal. They always said thank you Dixie. <br />This will be 4 days I will never forget! Thank you Mitchell Family for filling my life happiness!<br />I think this is very ironic that we are making quilts4cancer. I feel very happy everyone is excited and ready to take on this project!!dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-56863995182458326062008-04-04T10:11:00.002-06:002008-04-04T10:23:32.141-06:00Quilts Bring ComfortHi there Owesome Olsen Family!<br />The site to go to to learn more about quilts4cancer is: utahquiltguild.org<br />Look at the left bar of your screen and you will see the quilts4cancer link click on it and you will be able to learn more about what the donation we are going to be involved with for our family reunion. All quilts need to be at least 40X60, washed after finished, and they need a label. I will get the labels to put on them at the reunion in July! If each family can make 1 quilt, we will be able to help them make their goal!! And we aren't even a quilters guild!!!!! Just nice people trying to do nice things for others.<br />Thanks again for all of your efforts. I believe the more we try to work together as a family the more rewarding this reunion will be. I am looking forward to spending a wonderful day together visiting and working and eating!! I think we do all of those things really well, especially eating!<br />Thanks again,<br />Dixie<br />Please comment if you have read this so I know if this is a good way to communicate.dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-42066015193279638772008-03-28T15:53:00.002-06:002008-03-28T16:00:22.840-06:00Quilts 4 CancerHey there fellow family members. <br />I have a challenge for you. I found this site Utah Quilters Guild.org and they are trying to make as many quilts for children 0-20 with cancer to donate to them. I thought it would be a wonderful idea if we add this to the Olsen Family Reunion. I challenge all families to bring a quilt at least 40X60 to our family reunion in July and then we can donate it to Quilts4Cancer. The quilts will go to those in need here in Utah. They can be quilted or tied, so everyone can be involved. <br />Please comment and let me know if you would like to participate!! I am excited!!dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-39034740972903852562008-03-17T09:05:00.007-06:002008-03-17T11:03:14.439-06:00"A Humanitarian Aid Reunion 2008"Hi there all you owesome Olsen's<br />I have finally picked a date for us to reunion together.<br />Saturday July 26, 2008. 8:00 a.m.--???? evening.<br />We will meet at the Sandy Recreation Center commonly known<br />as the Rec Center. We will be sanding blocks and painting them<br />for the latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center. One of their high <br />priority needs is wooden blocks for children to play with. Since <br />we have a plethora of wood at the head of the family I thought this<br />would be a wonderful project that we all could participate in. Dad will<br />cut out the blocks prior to our reunion and then we will have a table<br />of sanders and a table of painters. We will also have a sewing center<br />to make bags to put the building blocks in. I envision this being a wonderful<br />day of service with lots of time hanging with the family. I will also have<br />a few quilts up which is another high priority of the humanitarian aid. Also<br />dolls are needed. So start collecting paint and brushes for your family and<br />we will create together! We will finish up the night with a wonderful meal together!!<br />I will update all information on this blog! There is more to know, I just have to go<br />take Reilly his lunch.<br />Love ya All<br />Dixiedixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409391609173441475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-6298122476228455492008-03-14T08:47:00.005-06:002008-03-14T09:07:19.037-06:00When You're Swimming in the River and your Cheeks start to Quiver...This post is for Miles and Dallas and Chase and Land and the outrageous gigglefest we had several years ago on a trip home from Moab singing the <a href="http://diarrheasong.blogspot.com/">'Diarrhea'</a> song. Can you believe there is a blog where the creative 'runs' can post new and inventive verses? I really don't think I have laughed as hard and as long as I did that night. It all ended though when Cindee hit a deer and Lexee felt so bad for the poor hurt thing.AnnDeOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924496553474813816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-41810575066164645942008-02-25T13:32:00.000-07:002008-02-25T13:33:26.339-07:00post pleasei believe that more people should post to this blog.echohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635424546924593531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-46298131511809119542008-02-14T14:05:00.005-07:002008-02-14T14:09:42.101-07:00Happy Valentine's Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqYxds8V9djmmUFt6xx74DyQ4QivAUqoqCCESmjwLVg9gPI-tSE3rVB9MtcXiVxQtS6U8SUDjngbFWk0TatPm_IYFMWFtKcfEFXwohG2BqdPCZz8xdxuB-Qvy4WsXHKvCNPUKA3GDG7vM/s1600-h/DSCF9854.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqYxds8V9djmmUFt6xx74DyQ4QivAUqoqCCESmjwLVg9gPI-tSE3rVB9MtcXiVxQtS6U8SUDjngbFWk0TatPm_IYFMWFtKcfEFXwohG2BqdPCZz8xdxuB-Qvy4WsXHKvCNPUKA3GDG7vM/s400/DSCF9854.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166945576183685442" /></a><br />we just wanted to wish you all a happy valentines day. we love you all and miss you lots!<br />love marc, echo, and addyechohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635424546924593531noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-12843003973222448022008-02-12T20:38:00.003-07:002008-02-12T20:52:21.576-07:00My history<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_P8jmE5RIj0PT-VLhWzlcJr-5KhrLL07oOqPIWm8rE1PgjwrOfbS5ADmCvNfjjWLhRjTJ4nnWjsfZyxOXwdmBjkRKPnbFRXmyvtaFJwO_Pb4lHvs0u1J6LAj7M68CL7RvP8S3y6Gwp0U/s1600-h/scan0002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_P8jmE5RIj0PT-VLhWzlcJr-5KhrLL07oOqPIWm8rE1PgjwrOfbS5ADmCvNfjjWLhRjTJ4nnWjsfZyxOXwdmBjkRKPnbFRXmyvtaFJwO_Pb4lHvs0u1J6LAj7M68CL7RvP8S3y6Gwp0U/s320/scan0002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166306263545544210" border="0" /></a><br />I'm taking a history class learning how to spice up my life history. I've located a lot of pictures that better defines my life and adds so much. For instance here is a picture of our home on 3269 So. 2nd West as you can see. This is before Daddy remodeled our home. He was a handy man. I hope my family's actively involved writing in their journals and writing up their histories. This is for your posterity. <br />Love<br />MomDaryl Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212312015022965381noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-90329985652417941622008-02-12T13:35:00.000-07:002008-02-12T14:03:57.596-07:00A time for LoveWe were so saddened yesterday to hear of the passing of Melanie's dear mother. Please help us in coming together to support Shane and Melanie during this emotional time and incredible loss. If you have ideas of what we can do as a family in addition to our personal prayers and condolences please let them be known. God Bless.AnnDeOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924496553474813816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-69307300407830722472008-02-06T14:27:00.000-07:002008-02-06T14:32:07.936-07:00addy is 1 todayi just wanted to brag a little about my child and let you all know that she is the best baby ever! today she turns 1 year old, and i just think that is crazy. she is getting so big and i love spending my time with her. i am so fortunate to be adelaide's mother.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhxGWlQs4v-sY5z9InFK3h2FlpCunjZTjErM44MGKeKugj4sWjh-GRokIxgk-dfrBRBSP_4LbveANAyNn-lEY1nMaDQ4MgtfdTQvQb4EmJ_cIZx8UKWklq3bS1NkIXXMLJ3MrsJYfZjE/s1600-h/DSCF9740.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhxGWlQs4v-sY5z9InFK3h2FlpCunjZTjErM44MGKeKugj4sWjh-GRokIxgk-dfrBRBSP_4LbveANAyNn-lEY1nMaDQ4MgtfdTQvQb4EmJ_cIZx8UKWklq3bS1NkIXXMLJ3MrsJYfZjE/s400/DSCF9740.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163982765065953922" /></a><br />this is addy pretending to talk to gramma.echohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635424546924593531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-24034753202503272552008-02-04T20:40:00.000-07:002008-02-04T20:48:17.186-07:00Remember to VOTE!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Remember those who make it possible for you to have the privilege of letting your voice be heard. Be inspired, take a chance, do your duty - <a href="http://anndeols.blogspot.com/2008/02/can-you-feel-it-air.html">VOTE!</a><br /></span>AnnDeOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924496553474813816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023454011251811987.post-77920401884926830582008-01-12T16:54:00.000-07:002008-01-12T17:15:25.727-07:00befriending othersI think it's important to keep in touch with family and others. Uncle Jack Dyet is so very lonesome since Renie has passed away. He misses her so much. He lives with his son, Cliff in Sandy and they get along very well together. He is in Hemmet, California right now and close to Jolene his daughter. He will stay there for the winter then come back to be with Cliff. I call him and chat with him and I know he enjoys hearing from Aunt Ruthie and I. It cheers him up and I know this is an important part of serving others. I also call the older sisters in the ward every so often and chat with them. They don't come out to church anymore and some are home-bound. But they appreciate the fact that they are not forgotten. I also call sisters that I miss when they are not in Relief Society. Sometimes they are home sick or whatever. But they feel good when they know they are missed. These are things that we all do almost every day, but with the attitude of serving others it's very fulfilling to think of others and do what comes naturally, but you're doing it and feeling the rewards of it. <br />A few weeks ago we had a young couple speak in our ward. The husband talked about writing down your blessings of the day. So as you kneel for prayer at the end of the day you can thank Heavenly Father specifically for our blessings; for our physical abilities, the beauties of the season, the warmth of our homes at this winter time. As we count our blessings daily, we become a more thankful people. <br />I love you all.<br />MomDaryl Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212312015022965381noreply@blogger.com2