The Hermes Scrapbook
Snapshots - 98

Here's an assortment of "mug shots" from various events last year... We hope we didn't miss anyone!

Wally Swanson's 90th birthday party. These pics were taken at Wally's house in Scandia, MN on Sept '98 to celebrate his and his twin sister's, Violet Robb, birthday.

4 generations are pictured here! Wally, Nancy Hermes, our daughter, Sarah Bye, and her son, Alexander Magnus. Magnus is Wally's middle name. And of course, Wally's dog, Stubbie!

My sister, Pat Cowing from roseville, and Sarah holding Elana Gutsch, grandaughter of Art & Jean Cedarblade from Pepin, Wis.

Leah Hoheisel, our niece, holding Elana. Her parents, Christine & Steve, live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Angie Swanson, our niece. (Nancy's brother Tony & Joyce's daughter.) Angie is a new RN on her first nursing job at Cape Fear Hospital in Fayetteville, NC.

My brother Mike and his wife Pat with Leah. Mike lives in Scandia and is a 25 year veteran in Real Estate, with C-21 in forest Lake.

Some of Wally's relatives. L to R: Cliff & Jean Christensen from Eau Claire, Marion and Roger Anderson from New Town, ND, and Maxine from Baron, Wis.

Nancy's cousins Tom Johnson from Cedar, MN, and Mike Frischmon from Monticello, MN. Two of almost 40+ cousins!

Nancy's cousin Art Cedarblade and his grandson Mathew and our brother-in-law Ron Hoheisel from Scandia.

Jean Cedarblade and her granddaughter Elana.

The Hermes Clan: Jim, Nancy, son John, Joe, Wally, and Wade
on a beautiful September day!

Tony & Joyce Swanson and Chris Neef on 4th visit from St. Georgen, Germany. Chris 1st visit was about 6 years ago when he spent 6 months as an exchange student with the Swansons. Chris fell in love with America and the Vikings!

Nancy's sister Ann Hoheisel, Nancy, and her cousin Mary Jo Koering from Fridley.

Leah with the man Alex. Do you think this little one is loved! :)

Nancy's brother Tony's retirement from Flemming Co. The party was held in October at Jeff & Sandy's Gallagher's house next to Wally's. Tony's buddies of over 40 years- L to R: Doug Doherty, Roger Hillstrom, Tony, Clayton Hulleman & Tom Wohlberg. The Gallaghers are some of those 40+ cousins!

Sunday gathering at Wally's house. Ron Hoheisel, son Dan, & Leah, Ann, Alex, Joyce, and son Ray.

At a Viking party this fall before the Green Bay game at Wade's house. John, Alex, Wade and Joe. Note the one Green Bay jersey... Alex' dad is from River Falls - packer country!

John's good friend Paul Hallin from Forest Lake, now in Germany as a 1st Lieutenent in the Army. Picture taken at Steve & Carol Hallen's home at Christmas time. John will spend some time with Paul in Germany when he finishes his 6 month work visa in the UK.

My brother David Hermes at his new home in Palm Desert, CA.

David, we hope to see you soon...
in the Winter of course!