Not Quite the Cover of Rolling Stone . . .

This picture from the Everett Herald - the story below the photo (not pictured) is about the big tree that came down a couple weeks ago.  Emily, Mary Kate and I are just to the left (also not pictured).

Notice the Jeep AND the truck in the photo.  We're so pleased to be included.

Sammamish Olsons version

Be sure to check out the excellent versions below, including the most recent from Everett Olsons.

Darcy and I really got into it.  Took forever to find the right eyepatch.

Everett Olsons Entry

Leslie Entry

Cerna Entry

Christmas Challenge!

COUSINS YOU HAVE BEEN CHALLENGED! 
Remake Dr. Hook's "The Cover of the Rolling Stone" and post your entries here! 
Our lines will be open all night dial for voting. 
Winners will receive a free game of rock school!

How fast can you spot the Panda among the snowmen?

Steve Harvey Crowns Wrong Miss Universe Winner

This is quite possibly the all-time best in beauty pageant history...

Andrew's a Baller!

Andrew continues his basketball career as a Mighty Gull!  Check out this free throw prowess!

An Elf's Tale Update

Tickets are going fast and getting pretty close to sold out for the 2 pm matinee shows on 12/6, 12/12 and 12/13. Shows with the most seats available are the 7 pm shows on 12/4, 12/11 and 12/12. So if you are planning on going to one of the shows, I would try to get your tickets in the next day or so. Box office hours are 3-7 pm weekdays, and the number again in 425-452-7155. Hope a lot of you are able to make it. Tonight is Nick's 2nd day of tech week and first dress rehearsal. He has been having a blast!

Summer Fun (late summer plus random pictures)

Nick in An Elf's Tale!

Hey all! Here is all the show date/ ticket lowdown for Nick's upcoming play. He is playing an apprentice elf named Pip in the Bellevue Youth Theatre's production of An Elf's Tale. If you are interested in attending one of the shows, here are the show dates and ticket details.

Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 pm
Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 pm
Friday, Dec. 11 at 7pm
Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 pm

Tickets for the 7 pm show on Dec. 5 and the 2 pm show on Saturday, Dec. 12 are $5, and tickets for the other shows are $10 each. To purchase tickets by phone, just call the BYT box office at 425-452-7155 anytime between 3 and 7 pm Monday through Friday.

Names for Christmas!

Mom and I (actually Gracie) drew names for Christmas to give everyone enough time to purchase gifts.  Mom insisted Gracie be involved.  We had one hiccup in this process, so see the correct list below:

Adults:

Give	Receive
Mom	Jack
Dad	Ruth
Martha	Mike
Susie	John
John	Joe
Ruth	Mary
Sarah	Mom
Mike	Mary Kate
Mary	Darcy
Norman	Sarah
Mary Kate	Norman
Joe	Susie
Jack	Dad
Darcy	Martha

Kids:

Give	Receive
Nick	Jane
Jane	Ryan
Katie	Calvin
Jet	Daniel
Daniel	Jet
Ryan	Emily
Calvin	Katie
Rachel	Nick
Emily	Rachel
Andrew	Annie
Natalie	Andrew
Annie	Natalie
Gracie	Lola
Sugar/McGregor	Quila

Happy 49th Birthday Joe!

He's so fine and 49!

How 'Bout Them Cougs?!

Chimacum

I snapped a few pics of the school when I was there on Saturday. I'll try to get some of the old house next time I'm there. School looks great!

Gracie Hikes!

Just to break the Sweet Martha lull...

Happy birthday, Dad!

This post will let the comments do the talking.

Happy Birthday Natalie!

This sweet girl is 19 today!

Tolo Anniversary

Voss! Voss! Voss!

This was the scene of the Tolo / Olson wedding years ago!  Guess how many for a maple bar!

Happy Birthday Mary Kate

Cle Elum Summer Pictures

Rachel meets Bradley Cooper at Roslyn Farmer's Market

He was incognito but Mary and I spotted him. He was preparing for an upcoming role as a farmer

Happy Birthday Ruth!

Happy 27th Birthday Ruth!

Here is what you get when you google Ruth Cerna image:

Here are all my photos of Ruth this year:

This one is from her First picture on SM for bday.  All in all, a weak year for Ruth photos people!!!

Happy Birthday Jane!

Happy Birthday and a fine Golden birthday to Miss Jane Mizner!
Love you Jane!

Nick in the News

http://pulse.seattlechildrens.org/nih-funds-490000-for-muscular-dystrophy-research-in-zebrafish-family-hopes-for-cure/

My heaven(s), look who's 27!

Ok, not the best rhyme but here's wishing 

RYAN 

a 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 

It's August 5...that means:

Triathletes!

Congrats to Daniel and Andrew for completing the ChelanMan Triathlon.  Emily is signing up for next year.  Any other takers?  Annie?  Jane?  Katie?  Rachel?  Natalie?

Carina and Andrew pre-race.

Andrew in transition area.

Andrew at the finish line.

Coach Olson hobbles over to coach his son.

Andrew swimming.  Can you spot him?

Daniel finishing in record time!