2008-06-23 David...

David, Julie and David on their deck

David was enjoying running through the sprinkler...

Notice how soaked he is...






running from Grandma from Margarethe Swanson on Vimeo.

Bye-bye to the cars ("Beebo") from Margarethe Swanson on Vimeo.


D running around & from GMa from Margarethe Swanson on Vimeo.




running with phone-?Kari? from Margarethe Swanson on Vimeo.

There are more videos to post so keep coming back to check when they can get posted...

2008-06-19 Family visiting from So.California!

My brother and his wife, Jim & Marilyn, came to visit. They had a very busy schedule while here in Minnesota but we were privilged to have them stay overnight several times while they were here. Later on in their stay their son and his family joined them. It was a real joy to have them and great to be together again! (P.S. Just realized some of this post is repeated...enjoy anyway!)

We ate together Thursday pm with a surprise cake to celebrate Marilyn's birthday!

.. Angel food cake, ice cream and strawberries. Yum!

Those still able to sit around the table and not involved with child care...

The little 2nd cousins..David & Jayden.

The whole group gathered together only this once otherwise someone was always missing!

These 3 enjoyed driving this rental Hummer3 while here in Minnesota.

The older 2 will most likely pass on their "love" of cars to the youngest!!....

Krista & Jayden
Krista is such a great Mommie!

Jamie, Krista, & Jayden

I loved having time to enjoy my grand-nephew!

Jamie and Krista are wonderful parents to Jayden!

It was fun to see them in this new role in life.

Thank you for coming to visit us!

2008-6-21 Deac's 1973 class-- 35th year reunion

The night before we three (Margie, Margarethe, & Marilyn) gathered at a MOA restaurant for some extra visiting & a meal. While we were in school we were known as the "3M's". We had a great time being together as Marilyn now lives in southern California.

The classmates of 1973 who gathered this day at Sandy's house.

another view...

Sandy,Paula, Nancy

Margie, Marilyn, Margarethe

Jan. Karen, Mary

Char, Rachel, Shelley

Deb, Nancy

Nancy, Karen

Joanie & Petra

Jeanne & Margie

Where we ate our lunch..the patio overlooking the pool and lake.

Our delious lunch from Buca's...

Desserts...Yum!!

The backyard view...so enjoyable and relaxing.

Reading some letters received from those not in attendance.

inside sharing time from Margarethe Swanson on Vimeo.

outside sharing time from Margarethe Swanson on Vimeo.

During our training at Deaconess we student nurses would gather around the portable

organ and sing to the patients on that hospital floor each morning before we started..

Singing our class song..."We rest on thee, Our Shield and Defender..."

What a fun day reminiscing and enjoying the beauty around us. We will be

anxious to gather again in five years!

We hope the rest of you can make plans to join us at that time!

Thank you to Sandy and Tom for opening their lovely home to us!

Great hosts!!

2008-6-19 David & Jim's family

The new haircut for summer!

David now knows where his nose is plus his tummy!!

Grandma & Jayden

Getting a family photo shoot before everyone disspersed...

The 2nd cousins..David (15 months) and Jayden (3 months).

These 2 guys were so pleased with themselves for getting this rental for their

weekend here.. a Hummer3. Looks like the 3rd generation will also like cars!!!

The birthday girl!!.. Happy Birthday, Marilyn!!

Some of the family around the table not involved with child care...

David with Jayden "talking" in the background I believe..!!

Kari, this video is really for you to see David in action these days...

2008-6-14 AM: 35W Bridge Update Photos

Looking from the south end towards the north side. While we were there this barge came with these cement prefabricated sections for the bridge which they were planning to install that day. The newspaper says they are trying for 4 per day. There is some web site which can explain the process better. The red crane is called "BIG BEN" . The work is being done 24/7 and should be done early- before Christmas, 2008.

This platform of barge, crane, tugboats, etc. was interesting to watch

The north end which had not changed much in looks from the last time we visited.

Downtown Minneapolis in the background

Those cement sections in the barge will be fitted into those

corresponding areas on the bridge above

The prefabricated cement sections

to fit into this area after the scafolding is removed
The drapes are to catch the "epoxy" from falling down below

One of the large cement support posts on the north end with

downtown Minneapolis in the background

Look! this guy was working hanging over the edge but so high up!!! He was safe.

The north end of the bridge where the road was leading up to the bridge.

Many of these braces would be removed once the cement is poured.

Again the north end. The street in the background is University Ave.

When we walked back across the men were quickly removing the

scafolding so the cement sections could be installed

Hope you enjoy the update in photos!