Didn't we just write these, Bonita wonders?

Hello,

Well another year has sped by. It’s either our age or they’ve shortened the calendar as it seems like just a few weeks ago when we wrote last year's Christmas letter.

In February we went to Cocoa Beach, FL and endured some of their coldest days on record (wouldn’t you know!). Thankfully it shaped up and we were able to enjoy some sunshine, heat and FUN!

Bonita’s Mom, Rose, died in April. It was a blessing as she had advanced Alzheimer’s Disease and had been unable to communicate at all for the last couple of years. Nevertheless, she is missed.

Bonita had surgery on her right thumb (she’s right handed) to correct bone on bone arthritis in May. Wearing a cast from the tip of the thumb to her elbow for four weeks was a lesson in frustration to say the least. Dave tried to help with her hair. How did he do? Well, think of Groucho Marx and his brothers…you get the picture. At least he tried!

Dave did some fishing with his brother, Tom, and really enjoyed it. He told people about catching a BIG walleye which he then released. The reaction was “sure you did.” Lucky for him, Tom had a disposable camera in the boat and captured the moment on film. It really WAS big!

In August an Olson family reunion took place at the cabin bringing together any siblings who could make it and their children. Becoming reacquainted with our nieces and nephews as adults was special. Scott and Kristi enjoyed their cousins so much that they want to make it an annual event. I hope it will work out.

Bonita broke her toe in August and thought, as most people do, “big deal”. After seven weeks with no improvement she went the doctor. The toe had never lined up properly so it COULDN’T heal. After hobbling around in a boot for another eight weeks, she finally can wear a shoe again. Some advice, beware of little three year old boys on wobbly bikes AND don’t listen to people who say “just tape the toe to the next one, the doctor can’t do anything for it anyway.”

A big milestone was reached in September when we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. Our kids threw us a terrific party! The party is over but the good memories remain. (A little bling is a good reminder too! J)

The grandkids are doing super. Brittney is 15, Cameron 7 and Lily’s 4. The stepgrands are reaching adulthood. Sheanne turned 21 (!), Tessa’s 20 and Tanner is 17. Just think from preschool to nearing the end of college. Sometimes our heads just spin. (Well actually they frequently do but we like to blame the grandkids).

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, here's hoping for health, wealth and happiness for you and yours in 2007!

Love, Bonita and Dave