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!

2008-6-14 David "helping" Grandpa S.

Doug needed to fill in black dirt on various parts of our lawn so he had this pile of dirt.

David was curious... and wanted to "help"...

Making fun out of a project! Grandpa and helper!

On another ride David was grinning from ear to ear

& holding on to both sides of the wheelbarrel.

While Grandpa ("Bumpa") was spreading shovels around the grass area, David was running back and forth with his handfuls of dirt and then throwing them down on the grassy areas.

Afterwards was bathtime to clean up a very dirty little helper!

He ate good and then a good night of sleep.
He had enjoyed such a busy and fun afternoon!
(I had video clips which again wouldn't download.)

2008-6-14 David enjoying ice cubes!

We were watching little David. It was warm outside where he wanted to be so I went and got a glass of ice water. He wanted some only he drank from the top edge of the glass so he got COLD water down his tummy which 'shocked' him and made him giggle. Soon his hand was in the glass grabbing the ice cubes so he could suck on them, plus it was fun to play in the water!! He was so funny. I got several videos but they aren't able to load this pm so here are some photos to enjoy!

By this time his pants legs were wet with water.

We had also taken off his tennis shoes. I love his little barefeet..

"Oh, I hear an airplane going overhead!"

The ice cubes kept falling out of his hand but he was determined to suck on them.

There's an ice cube in his mouth & one in his hand..

2008-6-12 Babysitting David

Doug and I got to babysit David the other evening...we ate our dinner on their deck.

Relaxing after dinner...
Playing peek-a-boo under the table

"I can see you, grandpa!"

2008-6-8: Some sites of Mpls

Several people from Madawaska, Maine (the northern tip) came to the Twin cities as part of their job. Doug is assisting them with an implimentation project. They had never been to Minnesota so we were able to show them some of the sites. We first went to see the Minnehaha Falls from the bridge looking down to the path below. That path can take you to the Mississippi river about a mile away...

The beautiful Minnehaha Falls

Down the road we went under the "Ford Parkway" bridge crossing between Mpls and St. Paul . This is the Mississippi river..so clear and magnificent!

This is looking south on the river...

The Lock & Dam No. 1 which helps the boats get up the river and over the falls.

the falls of the river..

Then it was to drive the river road to downtown Mpls. It was to see the scuplture gardens..
The legendary "spoon with the cherry" with the Mpls skyline in the background..

We walked the grounds seeing other scupltures and flowers. These took my fancy as the colors were so striking.

Their name...

This one was unique!!

Afterwards we went out for a delicious steak dinner before taking them to their hotel.