Below is the text of a certificate we received from the great folks at the Parish of Malax, Finland in reference to Lydia (Mattson) Swanson’s descendants: CERTIFICATE for genealogical research Reference: Church Records, I 1 1847-1969 Ev. -luth. Parish of … Continue reading
Smedhemmet (Blacksmith Home) was Phillip Swanson’s homestead in Sweden. He lived here as a boy with his parents Carl and Emma. In this Carl and Emma link (or by using the left menus or categories to find them within the … Continue reading
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
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
Today we celebrate all mothers, all of them. They are our breath, our life, our existence. They have made us whole, they have been there always. We love and adore you all! May your day be the very best! In … Continue reading
Many people in the family are not even one quarter century old. That is, after all, a long time actually, 25 years, about 9125 days. Today, Marty turns 75! That is three quarter centuries! 27,375 days! Ingrid and Martin & … Continue reading
Shiloh is our puppy. Well, she is almost two now, so I guess she is too old to be a puppy…nah, she is ‘da puppy’! She has learned many tricks and is very friendly. If you visit, make sure you … Continue reading
I am making this first official post from Christina’s new place….
With the weather as perfect as any Summer can bring and it being very early in Spring, what best to do but have the Very Early Spring Festival of Twenty Ten? So, we did. (note: click pics for full size … Continue reading
****UPDATE**** Today, I received from Aunt Betty, aka FAB, a DVD of the video that was taken during the get together in Otter River discussed below – it is now live: Part 1: Part 2: Today, In Otter River … Continue reading