Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Family!

I drove to the top of the hill to take new pictures to share on the blog and had two deputies called out to escort me off. Thanks guys, I do appreciate the way you handled the situation. For those of you who don't know our family history, that home on Mudhollow has been in the family since 1907. From the information and pictures we have located, I do believe no one has ever been requested to leave. Brittney, the house is looking great and I'm so proud of you for caring enough to fix it up again. Grandpa would be so proud! I would like to help build a pond there in memory of Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Norgard. John Norgard built a pond for Mary, because he loved her. And in family tradition, I think we need to re-unite Mudhollow Road by having the acreage become a Century Farm and have one hell of a 4th of July Party!

Saturday, January 16, 2010

More to come!

I will be adding more pictures this week, so please check back to see them.

Have a great week!

Monday, January 11, 2010

Grandma at the old house


Norgard Family


Emma Emily Norgard Payne


Family

Family

As you look through this book,
Many pictures you will see.
The true meaning of life,
Our ancestors left for you and me.

They boarded big boats,
And left their past behind.
To come to America,
With a great future in mind.

They worked as Engineers,
And Maids you see.
They made family homes,
For their children to be free.

They grew their own crops,
And worked the land.
Everyone in the family,
Had to lend a helping hand.

As their children grew older,
And started their own families,
Everyone came back home,
For the best gatherings.

As the Grand children played,
And the parents take a rest.
Grandma’s in the kitchen,
Cooking up her best.

As they gather their family,
And sit down for their meal.
The real since of family,
Seems so unreal.

As the day comes to an end,
A good bye, a hug and a kiss,
Then to blow out the candles,
And make a big wish.

Amy 2009

John and Mary Norgard


Sunday, January 10, 2010

Denmark


This is our Great, Great Grandfather and the oldest picture we have of the Norgard Farm in Denmark.