Family
Childhood
Activities
Where in the US were Mike & Marilyn?
Epic Trips
100
This individual is:
1/2 Norwegian & 1/2 Swedish
a MN state senator
a lawyer
an essential part of Marilyn Sigrid Oyen Carlson's existence
Who is Sigvald B. Oyen?
100
Willing to give up a sibling to keep Smokey the cat.
Who is Marilyn?
100
Dribbling, passing, shooting free throws.
Catching, hitting, running, sliding home.
Soldier, Iowa High School
What sports did Mike play in high school?
100
Mike had an internship with Concordia Lutheran Church here
Marilyn earned a BS in Teaching here
She also was a counselor at the Bethany Home for Disturbed Adolescents
Ship's horns were heard in the area
Dad would go on to run his first marathon (1978) near here
What is Superior, Wisconsin?
100
Wasatch Mountains, Alta, & Brighton
A loved tradition of a group of friends
Perfect powder
Private lessons
Moguls
Wonderful meals
What were the skiing trips Mike took to Utah?
200
This individual is:
is English, Welsh, and a little Irish
earned an English degree and a Library degree
was an essential part in bringing P. Michael Carlson into the world!
Who is Helen Carlson?
200
Has milked a cow in Iowa. Pulling on the teats got the milk started. Hoses were attached to get the rest of the milk.
Who is Mike?
200
3 Attempts it took to pass
Staying on the road a pain in the foot
Patient with his pupil Sig was
What is Marilyn getting her driver's license?
200
Mike spent his senior year at Luther Seminary here. 1965-1966
Marilyn taught American History at North High School here.
Mike worked at Dayton's in the delivery department during the snowy Christmas season.
What is St. Paul, MN?
200
Hiking on glaciers
RV Hotel on wheels & Marcy in PJ's
Mike being nibbled by a Hoary Marmot
Abundant blisters
Hoodoos on horseback
Towering mountains & Jackson Hole
Old Faithful & Morning Glory Pool
Snake River Float
What was the Carlson's family trip WEST?
300
The sibling of Mike Carlson who lives in Ackley, Iowa.
Who is Jane Stoutland?
300
A Shetland pony given to Mike & Jane
They rode together sitting on a rug
Both of them went for some crazy rides
Who is Babe?
300
Found in a pool in Northfield during her free time
Moving in unison and with one mind
This is a sport where Marilyn did shine!
What is the St. Olaf synchronized swimming team?
300
Mike earned a Master's of Biblical Studies here,
Marilyn taught Special Education here. (It was the first year that special education students could go to public schools. There were no supplies or curriculum)
There was no money to travel home at
Christmas time so they spent it at Christiana Tavern in nearby Williamsburg.
What is Richmond, Virginia?
300
Fjords
Dala Horses
Finding ancestral farms
Rosemaling
Oslo, Stockholm, Bergen, and Trondheim
"What was M & M's trip to Norway & Sweden?
400
The two siblings of Marilyn Oyen Carlson. One was very close in age and the other younger.
Who are Char and Marty?
400
Found in a landfill all covered with garbage
A puppy left with a hole in his head
A trip to the vet and a family's care
He became a valued member of the Oyen family
Who is Dumpy?
400
A favorite hobby of Mike's
Mike took Amy, Marcy, and Sarah to Canada to do this.
He went on great trips to KaBeelo Lodge in Ontario with the relatives to do this.
Green Lake Fourth of July celebrations were so tasty because of this hobby!
What is fishing?
400
1968-1973 Mike was a pastor at St. Nicodemus here.
Marilyn was quite sick with morning sickness here.
Amy, Marcy, and Sarah were born here. They of course were adorable!
Rusty the Irish Setter saved Amy's life here.
What is East Aurora, New York?
400
Sound of Music tour
Salzberg, Grindelwald
The beautiful Alps
Eating delicious Kuchen
A moving visit to Dachau outside of Munich
Berlin Wall
Venice and quaint rounded bridges
Prague
What were Mike and Marilyn's trips to Europe?
(Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic)
500
This was Marilyn Carlson's maternal grandfather who was the lieutenant governor of North Dakota. He was going to run for governor but didn't because he became very ill. He was supported by both parties and was known as a person who brought people together.
Who is John W. Carr?
500
Black as coal Cocker Spaniel
From a farm he came
Mike chose his name
His companion in Soldier
Who is Skippy?
500
Sweet low notes coming from Mike!
A band instrument in the woodwind section
This instrument is still being played by Jane's grandson in a band in Japan!
What is the tenor saxophone?
500
1973 -1976 Mike worked at the State Hospital to get his Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor degree here.
Marilyn learned how to do Dutch Tole painting here. She also ran around trying to keep up with Amy, Marcy, and Sarah here.
Amy became an Asa Packer Ape at the elementary school here.
Billy Joel wrote a famous song about this place!
What is Allentown & Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
500
County Mayo, stone fences, & hungry sheep
Edinburgh Castle
Isle of Skye
Inverness
Atlantic Puffins
London & St. Paul's Cathedral
What was Mike and Marilyn's trip to Ireland, England, and Scotland?