My turn!

Oh, this is going to be such fun. I hope EVERYONE will soon be sharing information about what is going on. I am now a new resident at Madonna Towers here in Rochester. My E mail address is the same and so is my phone number.

Now I have been here since March 3rd and Carley and I are feeling more at home each day. We had a little dinner party with Wilsons and Steinlichts with the good dishes and everything - so, I think I can now host just about whatever I want.

Yesterday, Rochester had more snow than has ever been recorded for this date. I ended up in a snow bank with my car but some good samaritans dug me out and cheerfully sent me on my way. Home REALLY felt good.

Happy Spring to you all. Please blog soon. Love Martha

News from Mass Willies'.

Here's to Blogging! With a gratuitous Xmas PJ Family Photo (w/ Kristen's famous and prevalent hats).

News Briefs:

Mike is getting married to Kristen Randel in Phildelphia area, October 22nd 2005.

Bryan has taken several batteries of tests to qualify for US Navy positions; he did very well.

Wendy continues to work hard as Director o f Nurse Case Managers and Social Workers, at Fallon Clinic.

Paul is changed jobs once more to Sonus Networks, Software Test and Automation.

Between jobs Paul recently tripped to Minnesota, sited at several relative locations, including Ellie's bid for State basketball championship, another game that featured Grace at point guard (a couple really promising players there), assisting Aunt Martha with her move to the cottage, at Zumbro, etc.

Then Paul and Wendy tripped to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon for a short visit. The biggest light show and greatest density of entertainment we have ever experienced. And the Grand Canyon, the most uniquely spectacular scenery we've ever seen -- landscapes from another planet.

Roseville Raiders got game!

We got to watch Ellie's team win a very exciting basketball game last weekend. These girls are great competetors who understand team work. And boy do they play smart. In one spectacular play, Ellie stole the ball, turned on her heal and ran down the entire court for a perfect lay-up shot. Boy could you hear us grown-ups roar from the sidelines! This picture, however, is the only moment Ellie was standing relatively still, so that I could actually snap a picture! In all the other photos she was a blur!

Ukranian Easter Egg marked with Grandpa's design

Last Friday night a friend of mine taught me how to make Ukranian easter eggs. Here is my first attempt. It took more than three hours--but what an interesting process. I think I may be hooked on a new hobby!

Do you recognize the design of the green line? Grandpa Sorensen taught me how to make that little doodle when I was 12, and I still remember how to do it. Did anyone of you ever learn this doodle, too? Do you remember if he ever said where he learned it from?

Anne and Erik caught in mid-giggle

In Martha's new cottage at Madonna Towers. This photo was taken just after we finished getting Mom all moved into her new place. Marty and Erik came up from Illinois, Anne came over from New Ulm, Steve and Paul and I dropped down from the Twin Cities. Paul was visiting Minnesota for a few days while he has a break between jobs. (He starts a brand new venture next week. We hope to hear more about that, Paul!) Mom has found herself in a lovely little cottage. It's neat and convenient and cozy. Just right! Go visit her and see it!