Water, Water, Water
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
Swanson Heritage Coat of Arms
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A Note from afar
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
A Future Soldier No More
Tomorrow, Gary Jr. will join the Army officially. At 8 AM he will get his first promotion for being a Future Soldier over the past year and adhering to the program guidelines. At 2 PM he joins others in the … Continue reading
Graduation Day ‘09
Commencement ceremonies at EHS are today at 5:30 PM. I am very excited to see Gary Jr. graduate today!!! I will be adding more to this post today, pictures and my comments of before, during, and after the ceremonies. I … Continue reading
Prom 2009
Gary Jr. will have his Prom tomorrow night. I congratulate him and the entire class of 2009! He tried his Tuxedo on today to make sure it fit. I will be adding content to this post over the weekend, pictures … Continue reading
Our Expanding Heritage
Yesterday, I received from FAB, who has been in contact with Rune, who is Philip Swanson’s nephew, several emails with pictures from Sweden. Rune is am amazing 89 years old and is sending us pictures from Sweden of the family … Continue reading
La introducción de J. R. Velasco y de la Familia
J. R. Velasco is my cousin. His mother is Pili, who is my mother Tillie’s sister. J.R. Velasco is a Professor at the Universidad de Alcalá. When Juan Ramon was a teenager, he visited us during the summer. Regrettably, I … Continue reading
A Future Soldier and Graduate Turns 18
Today is Gary Jr.’s 18th Birthday. On June 12th he graduates from EHS. On June 30th, he ships out to boot camp in GA. He has wanted to be a soldier since he was a kid, has been a ‘future’ … Continue reading
A Last Supper?
We had a great Easter Day. It would have been nice to go visit family. I had, however, planned today just for us…a bit bittersweet day it is. Next year, Gary Jr. will be in the Army, so I think … Continue reading
Hey Nineteen!
On January 24th, Christina turned 19! I made her a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting and her favorite meal, Dad’s Homemade Chili con Carne, very spicy, as she likes it. We sang Happy Birthday: Christina Turns 19 I hope Christina … Continue reading