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
I received this email last night: “It is with great sadness that I let all of you know that our brother, Dad, husband, uncle—Ed Swanson—passed away this evening. Ed has fought a long battle against cancer—a battle that was interspersed … Continue reading
I am proud to announce that on Dec. 1st, 2009 at 7:40 PM, a girl, Isabella Rose, was born to Nicki and Christian Matakanski at Greenfield, MA. She is beautiful and weighed in at 8 lbs. 7 oz. measuring 21”. … Continue reading
It all started recently, this family heritage project I have undertaken. It is at times a bit tedious, others quite gratifying, and others still – just like work. I have found that I will certainly need to organize my work … Continue reading
SVAR RIKSARKIVET is the National Archives of Sweden. Above, the handwritten cover for a Parish Record from Barnarp, Jonkoping, Sweden began in 1624. (SVAR) Almost all images on this blog are clickable. I have begun, with help from family members, … Continue reading
Today, the number 16 is very important. My youngest, Phil (PJ), turns 16! I made a cake and decorated it for him: He has grown quite a bit lately, which is apparent in this picture: He is a good kid … Continue reading
Today, PJ, or Phil as he likes to be called now that he is almost 16, started his Junior year at EHS. I still call him PJ all the time, he turns 16 on the 6th, and is growing quickly. … Continue reading
Steve’s son Joshua has returned from Iraq: We are all very glad to see him back! ***Update*** Steve was given a Windows Media file by KKTV. Click here to stream video in Window Media Player. RIGHT click this link to … Continue reading
I borrowed this picture from Dan’s Facebook. It is from the get together at I&M’s last week. I was not able to attend. I hope I get more pictures! Betty says that there were pictures taken, so whoever had them, … Continue reading
Gary Jr is now in Basic Training and can be contacted at the following address for the next 13 weeks or so: RN249 PV2 Gary Swanson DCO 2-58 In REGT, 198th INBDE 9375 Conway Dr. Ft. Benning, GA 31905-4926 Here … Continue reading