Two Norwegian Girls: Norway, It's Where Our Story Begins

Our ancestral roots run deep in Norway. Three of our grandparents immigrated to the United States from Norway at the turn of the century. Two of the grandparents came as children with their entire family. In 1906, our paternal grandfather, Sivert Munson, came at the age of 21 with no other family members. We were always intrigued with his story and his family in Norway. It was always exciting at Christmas, as his family would send cards and letters to him. They even sent him a painting by a local artist that showed the sea and his childhood home. This painting was hung in his bedroom so he cou...