H & Grandpa Swenson: March 31, 2007

Life couldn't get any better: relaxing with Grandpa Swenson. Aaahhh, life is good.

Wow - Grandpa has a lot of interesting things to say too!

Adventures with Grandma Sally

Soon after H met Grandma Sally, we all had an adventure together. Grandma, who was visiting us from MO, was staying in the middle of the triplex where we were living. She had heard a loud electrical zap in her apartment, and then her microwave started smoking. Being right next door, she came over and Derek went to go check it out. While Derek was away, we heard another current of electricity buzz through the kitchen wall and into/through the living room walls, until we heard a big "boom" come from the area where the computer was. Then we saw smoke coming from behind the desk. Grandma, ever alert to H's safety, made sure we got H outside while we investigated the cause.

Later we found out that a power surge had occurred. Let us take a moment to endorse surge protectors. As you can see from the pictures, this surge protector had a hole burned right through it. There was even a burn on the carpet - which is what was smoking. But, all of the equipment that was plugged into the surge protector (including the computer I'm typing on right now) was in perfect condition following the surge. The protector was destroyed, but it did its job well! Way to go, surge protector companies! Thank you!

H meets Grandma Sally: March 23, 2007

From the very beginning, H could count on Grandma Sally to sing to her.

Aw, Aunt Sara!

June 28, 2007: I love my Aunt Sara! I wish she would stay! Maybe if I just suck on her finger long enough she will!

Hot feet, cold toes

June 5, 2007: Grandma Swenson must have given H a few sleeping pointers. I can hear her saying now, "OH, my feet get so hot, but my little toesies just get so cold!"