ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY A SUCCESS

A big THANK YOU to Thomas Murray and Lora Johnson for hosting the 2009 Christmas Party.  Guests brought lots of treats and good food to share. (Recipes for those treats and good things are always welcome in the “Recipe” section!)   We missed a few family members, and we hope to see them next year! We also were able to welcome some extended family members we haven’t seen in a while. We exchanged gifts through the fun times offered by the usual “swap and steal” game—and another game that involved sending gifts to the left and right.   Good times were had by all!

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OKLAHOMA CONTINGENT MADE IT

THROUGH A STORMY CHRISTMAS

Sherry Odom reports a record-breaking storm created a perfect time for families to spend quietly at home. Montana couldn’t go too far after her vehicle was stranded on I-35 until late on Christmas Day after she got stuck. 

     Chandler now has braces! He seems to be doing OK with them, and smiling isn’t a problem. 

     There are new photos posted on the website, so check them out!

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SOUTHERN MINNESOTA NEWS

Amy Eich is reporting snow and blowing snow—and closed roads. Apparently, Minnesota and Oklahoma do have some things in common! She also reported the weather delayed their family get-together, though she and Emily did visit Ken.  Amy has sent new photos, which are now on display in her photo album at www.olsonorigins.com.

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**Above are excerpts from January Newsletter**

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