Jump!
In this video is Gary Jr, making a practice jump. He is the first one out of the left side of the plane, about halfway through the video. If you would like to write to him, he is currently at … Continue reading
Swanson Heritage Coat of Arms
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Twenty in Twenty Ten
Christina is Twenty today! It seems not that long ago she was running around in a little red dress as a toddler…time sure does move along! HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY, SUNSHINE! The party begins at 5PM. She asked that I make … Continue reading
The 2009 Holiday Albums
First, let’s recall those who were there to celebrate with us in years past, but are no longer: Ed Swanson And: Jeanette Knowlton, Ken’s Mom. I recently learned that Jack Elsen, who is Reny’s Father in Law (John’s dad) passed … Continue reading
A Post in Time
The software improves, megapixels, processing time. Relevance of the pan, stoked deep in Winter, a walk, a time cherished, a scene in my mind that shall forego others, remaining until time is no more. Find again this time, cherish it’s … Continue reading
That Time of Year
As has become the family custom, again this year we shall gather on Christmas Eve at KNB’s to celebrate our family and our heritage. She sent out an evite so check your email! We will be there (weather permitting), me … Continue reading
Italian Wedding Soup
Ingredients 2 Eggs, beaten ½ c Seas. Bread Crumbs 1 lb Hamburger 1 lb Italian Sausage 3 Carrots, sliced 3 Celery ribs, diced 3 Garlic Cloves, minced 4 ½ tsp Olive Oil 4 cans Chicken Broth (14 ½ oz ea) … 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
Ed Swanson
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
Isabella Rose
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
Carl and Emma
Both Carl and Emma had fathers with the first name ‘Sven’. They are the last generation of Swedes who took their father’s first name and added son or dotter to it to form their last names. Since then, the … Continue reading