Junior is Twenty!
Yes, he is in the Army and he is 20 now, but he is still Junior to me! This pic was taken as he departed the weekend before last back to Ft. Bragg. We are of course completely supportive of … Continue reading
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Early Birthday Wishes
Soon, Gary, JR, will depart back to life in the Army. As he turns 20 next month, we decided to surprise him with a Birthday party here tonight! He has just arrived and did not have a clue we had … Continue reading
Brothers
After enduring extensive training in this man’s Army, it was great to see my two sons, PJ and Gary (JR) together once again sharing a common interest. Chips off the ‘ol block!
Joshua and Family
Joshua recently sent some family pictures in, I have chatted with both Joshua and Sara briefly on Facebook and hope some day to meet Sara and the kids. When Joshua was little, I visited them often after Steve (his Dad … Continue reading
Next to Chair City
Here are some examples of the furniture made at Temple Stuart: From the time in which the North Central Massachusetts community was settled with many Swedes and Finns, at the beginning of the last century and the end of the … Continue reading
A Soldier’s Summer Visit
Gary Jr. was at home for the past week or so, having received a ten day leave from his Army post at Ft. Bragg, NC. His advanced training is going well. He proudly wears his (U.S. Army Airborne) maroon beret. … Continue reading
Far Away and Nineteen
Today, Junior turned nineteen. He is currently stationed in NC in the Army, so we could not celebrate with him. We did however have a party for him on his recent visit. Here are a few of my favorite … Continue reading
The Traveler, A Christmas Soldier
Today starts with great glee for me, a bit of emptiness eases. Leaving Fort Benning and traveling the friendly skies will be Gary, my first born son, who has since late June been attending training in Today’s Army. He has … Continue reading
Hoorah!
This past week, I traveled to Georgia for a few days to visit Junior and to attend his boot camp graduation ceremonies at Fort Benning. In a large training room where the families assembled for an informational brief by staff … Continue reading
George and Nancy
This series of posts are private and require login. Please use the register form at top left to register. Thank you for visiting our site. Please return soon and often. George and Nancy George Swanson is the son of Phil … Continue reading