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Sue’s Album

A Symphony of Photos and Fewer than a Thousand Words
Text Box: Christmas 2000 With Allan and Jenny and Nick. Winter Wonderland 2001 At our home in Victoria, Minnesota. Las Vegas Trip February, 2001. With Allan, Mom, Dad. Uncle Don’s Funeral February, 2001. Family photos. Spirit of Fire March 2001. Holy Family Catholic School Fundraiser. Home & Garden Expo April 2001. Chamber of Commerce Event. Happy Birthday, Nancy April 2001. Surprise Party at Ghent, MN. Sharing & Caring Hands May 2001. With Dick & Mary Jo Copeland. Speaker Dennis Hastert June 2001. And Mayor Mary Meuwissen. Christmas in July 2001 At Green Lake with the family. Doing Deer Run July 2001. Eighteen holes with Allan and the Floras. Al Lehner is 60! July 2001. A Surprise Party in Hutchinson. Victoria Lions Weekend July 2001. Old Town becoming New Town. Summer’s Lake Minnetonka August 2001. Sunrise to sunset. Downtown Redevelopment August 2001. Victoria is ready! Arriving at September 11, 2001 In the City of Brotherly Love. Touch of Bavaria 2001 German music, food , and fun in Victoria. Wendelin Grimm, the Famous Farmer October 2001. Open House. Visiting the Victoria Fire Station October 2001. Open House. Autumn’s Aura 2001 At our home in Victoria, Minnesota The Cross in the Woods October 2001. With Father Elstan in Michigan. Leftovers From 2001 Never before published until this very moment! Winter Road Trip February 2002. Traveling through the Ozarks. Home & Garden Business Expo April 2002. Doing business in Victoria. The Wedding-2002 Jenny Orsen marries Christopher Thor Norgaard Rural Life Sunday-2002 At the Kelzer farm in Victoria. Summer’s Song-2002 Our woodsy yard and potted impatiens. The Mighty Mississippi-2002 Cruising down the river … When the Siren Sings-2002 Recognizing Victoria firefighters and 9/11. The Land of Oz-2002 A Whirlwind Trip to Kansas Home Based Business Expo-2002 Businesses based in Victoria homes. Happy New Year 2003 At the Officers’ Club near Fort Snelling. Baby’s Room-January 2003 A Happy New Year seems on its way. The Birth of Adeline-January 2003 The delight of our first grandchild. A Flag for Fishermen February 2003. Annual Ice Fishing Contest in Victoria Song of Mark Musical by combined choirs of St. Hubert & St. Victoria. The Baptism of Adeline And dinner at the Norgaard’s home. Wow! The Victoria Field House March 15th, 2003, Grand Opening. Interlude in Illinois May 2003. Visiting our Mentor (Fr. Elstan) ... Segue to St. Louis ...And finding Fr. Bernardine nearby. Miss Adeline’s Maiden Voyage In May 2003 on Lake Minnetonka. A Family Fourth of July 2003 With the kids on Lake Minnetonka. North to Alaska ~ 2003 Alaska by Land Becoming acquainted with the Great Land. Alaska by Sea Meeting mountains, glaciers, and port cities. Sampling San Diego August 2003. In a bright-red Mustang Convertible. Touch of Bavaria 2003 The best party in Victoria, Minnesota!! Mom’s Quilt 2003 A surprise at our Family Thanksgiving Christmas Occasion. Gazette Columnists-2003 Thank you, writers, for your words, wisdom, wit. Visiting the Food Shelf It provides for 40 to 50 families every day. Watch Addie Grow 2003. It was a very good year for small town girls ... Country Christmas in Branson Where people talk about the reason for the season. Merry Christmas 2003 There’s no place like home for the holidays. Roger Oas Turns 60 A surprise birthday party with lots of karaoke. Happy New Year 2004 The Officer’s Club is always inviting. Addie is One! January 2004. Our granddaughter’s first birthday party. Doing Camp Snoopy It looks like Valentine’s Day came early. It’s All Relative-2004 Hanging around at the Victoria Ice Fishing Contest. Bath Time. 2004. Fun in February with Addie Sue. Founder’s Day at Holy Family. 2004. Recognizing the high school’s founders. Easter with the Kids-2004 The latest on Miss Adeline. Dutch Treat~2004 Bed, Breakfast, and Brussels Rendezvous with Relatives Nod to the North Sea Amsterdam and Aaslmeer Kudos to Keukenhof Addie at the Farm With the ducks and the barn and the new sandbox. Addie at Eden Prairie Center Hanging around with the big kids. A Pressing Occasion The Gazette celebrates 25 yrs. and introduces Crow River Press. Boatman Briefs Analisa, daughter of Allan’s cousin, gets married in Chicago. Addie at the Library A gift in Wayzata from Grandpa Al. Addie in Iris Time Blooms passing through three generations. Breaking Ground for Victoria Elementary - A public school returns to Victoria! Peter’s Resort - July 2004 A short summer getaway. Animal Fair Guess what occurs in Carver County each August! Jesse James Days 2004 An annual celebration with the kids in Northfield, Minnesota. Colorful Cabo San Lucas An exciting summertime vacation in Baja, Mexico. Norgaards of Northfield 2004 September birthdays for Jenny and Christopher. President Bush in Person It happened on October 9th in the City of Chanhassen. Summer Boating 2004 Summarizing our summer boating season. Family Fall Festival 2004 Pre-Christmas-Thanksgiving Party with Mom & Dad. Merry Christmas, Columnists! 2004 Greet those who grace the Gazette each month. Gunnar Ray Arrives Our first grandson was born on December 21st, 2004. Gunnar Ray-Third Day! A family Christmas card. Merry Christmas! 2004 Together for Christmas. Addie is Two! The big day was January 21st, 2005. Jake’s January Wedding 2005 A family wedding in Rochester. Gunnar Raymond Gets Baptized 2005 Now he’s a holy roly poly. Kids At The Mall –2005 Double strollers were a good invention. Grumpy Old Men 2005 Photo fun at the Victoria Ice Fishing Contest. Happy 80th Birthday, Dad! Our family flight to Alamo, Texas. A March Montage. An anniversary, a birthday, and three Norwegians. Springtime-2005 April and May did not go by unnoticed! Playing at Menard’s Competing with the Mall of America. Fishing for Sunnies 2005 Fun with the kids at Lake Zumbra. Father’s Day-2005 Hanging out in Marshall, Minnesota. Fun on the Fourth 2005 From a big pond to a little pond. A Link with the Lions 2005 The biggest weekend of the year in Victoria. Finding Harmony 2005 A step back in time. Play by Play 2005 The grandchildren enjoy Victoria’s new playgrounds. Summer Boating ~ 2005 Boating with Allan Boating with Floras Boating with McNallans Boating with Wartmans Boating with Father Bob Boating with Backyards Mama’s Hugs 2005 Addie and Gunnar with their Mommy. Mall Kids 2005 Addie and Gunnar at the Mall(s) Landmark Among Lakes 2005 Open House and Dedication of Victoria Elementary School. Hey! It’s a Hayride! 2005 There’s still a tractor and hayrack in Victoria. Happy Birthdays, Jenny and Chris 2005 An annual thing. Emerald Crest of Victoria 2005 Visiting the newest jewel in the crown of Victoria. Happy Halloween 2005 Thank you, Victoria Lions, for treating all our little ones. At Hunting Camp 2005 Thank you, Norgaards, for another successful deer hunt. November With Nick 2005 Son Nick was our Thanksgiving baby … a few years ago. Merry Christmas, Columnists 2005. Talent, treasure, toll free. Meet them all! Briefly in Branson 2005. With a dinner and Christmas Cruise on the Branson Belle. Gunnar is One 2005 A birthday party for Number One Grandson. Christmas Day-2005 There’s no place like home for the holidays. Auld Acquaintance-2005 December gatherings of old and new friends. Happy Birthday, Mom 2006 A surprise January trip to Alamo, Texas. Addie is Three 2006 Opening presents and squealing in innocent delight. Rosy Red Cheeks 2006 Many of them appeared at the Victoria Ice Fishing Contest. An Orsen Family Reunion 2006. Gathering in West Saint Paul. Camp Snoopy Again 2006. Every occasion at the Mall of America is a new adventure. Welcome to Our World 2006 No home in Victoria has a story like that of Tom and Teresa Gregory. Spring Pilgrimage 2006 Landing in Lisbon. A city of seven hills, seamen, and spiritual history. Faith in Fatima. The home of Jacinta, Francisco, and Lucia. Merry in Madrid. A colorful capital and countryside. Love in Lourdes. At the grotto, in the footsteps of Bernadette. Happy on Mother’s Day 2006 Four generations all around. Spring Friars 2006 Visiting Father Elstan and Father Bernardine. Drenched on Deck 2006 A soaker on Lake Minnetonka. Concert in the Park 2006 A new adventure in the City of Victoria! Krystal’s Wedding 2006 Another cousin gets married. Summer Sunset 2006 One evening on Lake Minnetonka. Cousins on Lake Minnetonka 2006 Girls just wanna have fun. Victoria House Boys 2006 Meet Bobby, John, and Danny Boy! Four Generations for Dinner 2006. It went from grand to great. Our Bearfoot Landscapers 2006. The big work was done last summer. Our New Landscape 2006. Flowers and grass have come to pass. Under the Tuscan Sun 2006 Italy I. Vatican City State, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Coliseum Italy II. Spanish Square, Pantheon, Catacombs, Abbey, Pompeii. Italy III. Sorento, Isle of Capri, Orvieto, Assisi and Umbria. Italy IV. San Gimignano, Florence, Tuscany, Chioggia. Italy V. Islands of Venice, Como, Lake Maggiore, Arrivederci. Merry Christmas, Columnists! 2006 The editor’s favorite writers. The Old Home Succumbs 2006. A slow and painful death. Merry Christmas-2006 Deck the family halls with boughs of holly. Happy 80th Birthday, Mom! 2007 A wonderful time in Texas and Mexico. Orsen’s Oasis 2007 One acre of wildlife in one little corner of Victoria. Playing at the Mall of America — Again! 2007 Visitors from the North Woods. Engaging Photos 2007. Nick Orsen is engaged to Jenny Jo Ellingson. ..Happy Birthday, Allan 2007. It’s a 60th birthday and some special surprises. St. Victoria Staff on Stage 2007. The annual volunteer appreciation dinner. Memorable Founders Day 2007. St. Victoria celebrates 150 years. Happy 60th Anniversary, Mom and Dad 2007. One decade after the other. Pine Lake Pictures 2007. Spending a little time up north. Summer Concerts in the Park 2007. Under the (Victoria) skies of blue. Victoria Lions Weekend 2007. Victoria’s best weekend of the year. Where is Waskish? 2007. It’s even further away than you might think! And it’s beautiful. Sun and Storm at Sea 2007. Where were you on the Fourth of July? Scrapbook Bridal Shower 2007. Both Jenny Lee and Jenny Jo love to scrapbook. Sunset Fest 2007. Celebrating St. Victoria’s 150th with the Archbishop. The Summer Storm of 2007 Destruction in Our Yard. Losing 12 huge maple trees. Cleaning Up the Jungle. From start but not to finish. Our Neighbors’ Damage. To both home and yard. Old San Antone 2007. Visiting the Hill Country, the Old Missions, and River Walk of San Antonio. The Wedding of 2007 The Practice and Groom’s Dinner. Nick Orsen and Jen Ellingson prepare to tie the knot. The Wedding Day. Nick in his tux, Jen in her gown, getting married. The Reception and Dance. Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Nick Orsen. Cousins Counting 60 2007. Lots of Orsen people were born about the same time 60 years ago. Thanksgiving Birthdays 2007. Nick and Jen were born only five days — and two years — apart. My Favorite Columnists 2007. Greet the people who help fill all those pages in the Gazette. Cousins at Christmas 2007. At our home after the St. Victoria Choir Concert and then after Christmas. Merry Christmas-2007 With the kids and grandkids and also birthday presents. New Year’s Eve 2007 A wonderful annual evening at the Officers’ Club. Winter Weekend 2008 Sledding with Addie and Gunnar. Addie is Five 2008 Where does the time go? Wasn’t Addie just born? Unspeakable Memories 2008 Recalling some front page Victoria people. Through the Woods 2008 Finding the Victoria Ice Fishing Contest. Afternoon at the Mall 2008 Might you call it Grandbabysitting? Easter Snow Scenes 2008 It only happens once in a lifetime. Happy Mother’s Day, Mother Nature! 2008 First signs of spring at Lowry Nature Center. The Demolition of 2008 Thiede House Going Down. The blue center house in downtown Victoria went first. Wartman House Going Down. Euch and Julianne’s house was a big one. Victoria Café Going Down. Catherine Vandelinde served hundreds and thousands of people here. The Good Old Summertime 2008 Enjoying another Victoria Concert in the Park.

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