My Birthday Weekend

This Grandmother sure loves her little granddaughter!! Little GraceE is just a delight. We have spent a couple of weekends taking care of her while Jake and Jill work on their basement. We have enjoyed our task. We have explored Story and the historical sites in Johnson County.
Grandpa Ken sure loves his little Granddaughter!! She delighted us with her efforts to stand and walk. We were a great audience and provided her with lots of praise and cheers. Grace just lights up our lives with joy and happiness! On this particular weekend we were in Buffalo to celebrate my birthday. We went to Winchesters and I ate a fabulous steak. Getting older isn't bad when you have good company and good food!!

The Cattleman

We have 106 mother cows on our place. We had our first calf born on Feb. 15. Ken had hoped she would arrive on Valentine's day but it was not to be. Each morning Ken is found "outstanding in his field" chopping ice in the water trough. Some mornings the ice is very thick!! It is so nice to have the cows and have baby calves arriving. Spring is on its way!

The Teacher

Grace has learned many things in her short 6 months of life and she has learned in the arms of her mother and father.... except for drinking from a glass!! This grandma takes credit for that. I have been offering her drinks of water for some time and she is good. She just gets excited when she sees water. I can't wait to teach her more things. Then when asked, Where did you learn that? She will say, "I learned that at Grandma's house!"

Divine Service

Jill is always very generous with her daughter and lets this Grandma give service to her granddaughtter!! I love to bathe this beautiful little girl, change her diapers, and dress her. GraceE is precious!

Happy Valentine's Day

Just want to wish my family and friends a Happy Valentine's Day. I just want to say I love you!!

Johnny and Cheryl

I had an opportunity to go and see my brother and sister in Utah just before Christmas. It was just so important for me to see them. Ken, Jill and Grace loved me enough to accompany me. Jill called it a burn and turn. We went down on Sunday and returned on Tuesday...fast... but for me it was worth it. We all enjoyed it very much and of course we got to see not just John and Cheryl but their families... whom we love very much.

The John Oleson Family Christmas 1952

My first Christmas