Kyle's 4 by 800 Relay team takes 3rd place at D1 State Meet!

Kyle's 4 by 800 Relay team took 3rd place at the D1 State Meet on Saturday, February 20th with a time of 8:09.29. Each member shaved at least 2 seconds off their previous time and was 12 seconds faster than they were at Dual County League race. The team moves on to the All State Meet (D1-4), Friday February 26th and qualified for Nationals which will take place on Saturday, March 13th here in Boston. Katie Knott even showed up to cheer him on.


Kyle with his dad, Jon and cousin, Katie before the race.


The 4 by 800 Relay Team - Kyle Olson, David Melly, Xhulio Uruci & Yuji Wakimoto

Kyle running the 3rd leg of the relay.

The team on the Medal Stand!

Kyle in the 4 by 800 Meter Relay at the Dual County League Championships!

Kyle ran the 4 by 800 meters relay at the Dual County League Championships on Saturday, February 13th. He was the 2nd leg and his team was in third place when he took the baton. He was able to take the lead and his team won with a time of 8.21.74 which broke the Dual County League record time. He now will get to run at the State Division 1 race this coming Saturday.

Katie Knott out in Boston!

Katie Knott is out here in Boston (actually Fort Devins) for 7 weeks. She stopped by for dinner on Tuesday, February 9th. She drove ahead of the upcoming snow storm which ended up only dumping about 2 inches. (Over a foot was predicted.) We hope to see her when she has free time and show her some of New England, although this is not the best time of the year.

Katie and Parker

Kyle, Katie and Parker

February Birthdays!

There are six birthdays in February!

We start the month off with Paris Martineau who turns 13 on February 5th.

Next up is Debbie Sundblad who will be 58 on February 7th, Superbowl Sunday!

On February 9th, Jerry Sypnieski reaches 63 years old.

David Olson will be 29 on February 11th.

Hard to believe, but Jamie Hansen turns the big 30 on February 20th.

And the last family member to have a birthday in February is Roger Wolden who turns 67 on the 24th.

Kyle's Last Regular Season Race!

Kyle ran his last regular season race last friday, February 5th. He ended up 3rd over all in the 600 M with his best time of the season so far - 1.29.47. The winner won by less than 1 second.

Vikings #1 Fan!

My brother Mike sent me this photo of his friend Mark Abell who lives in California. Mark has been going to Bambi with all of us for years. Hopefully he is cheering for San Diego to beat the Jets. (I wonder what the horns are for?)

Go Vikings!

Jackie & Jerry sent me this photo as they get ready for the big Vikings game on Sunday against Dallas. I see that Jackie has a #4 Jersey - Is she cheering for Brett Favre or Archie Mannning (1983-84), Dale Dawsom (1987), Donald Igwebuike (1990), or Mike Saxon (1994-95) who all wore the purple #4. As for Jerry is he a Percy Harvin fan who is currently #12 on the Minnesota Vikings or a Daunte Culpepper fan who formerly wore the number.

BC vs. BU at Fenway Park!

Brenden and I were able to attend the first BC vs. BU game at Fenway Park last night. We got the tickets from a friend of mine (Dean Kahr) who use to play for BU. (So guess where we were sitting - right in the heart of the BU fan section.) We had great seats and had a fun time.

Yes it was cold - Jon and Brenden.

View of the rink from our seats.

Fenway Park!

Boston University's Mascot

Boston College's Mascot

Brenden and a friend from High School - Kristy.

We ran into our good friends Elaine and Bill who are huge BU fans.

Brenden and Sasquatch (BU's famous live mascot!)

Sasquatch is known to discard his clothing and run through the crowd getting the BU fans riled up.

Yet another Indoor Track Meet!

Kyle ran the 600 M at the Indoor Track Meet at Boston University on January 7th.

He started out strong taking the early lead.

Howver he was over taken and came in 2nd with a time of 1:30.45.

A photo of us cheering him on.

Jon, Brenden & Judy

Christmas Eve at Deb Edward & Mike Olson's Home!

Deb Edwards and Mike Olson were hosts for Christmas Eve to Jackie & Jerry Sypnieski, and Jean, Katie & Matt Knott. Jackie sent me the following pics taken from the evening!

Deb and Mike gave each other Christmas Sweaters for Christmas!

Group Photo

Mike Olson and Jackie Sypnieski

Mike and his daughter Mackenzie!

Jackie and Mackenzie

Katie enjoying a glass of wine.

Derek Olson

Katie Knott with a Crackers Hat!

Derek and Matt Knott in Cracker Hats!

Kattie, Mackenzie, Jean and Mike in Cracker Hats!

Jean Knott and Mike Olson in Cracker Hats!

Katie and Mackenzie in Cracker Hats.

The Edwards / Olson Family befoe drinking!

The Edwards / Olson Family after drinking! (Notice the twig and berries in the window.)

The Knott Family before drinking!

The Knott Family after drinking!

Jerry and Jackie Sypnieski before drinking.

Jerry and Jackie after drinking!