This week, Jason became a daddy, and named his first-born son Magnus Lee Johnson. Magnus, although arriving after some difficulties and delays, is a healthy 9.5 pound (21" long) boy! Mommy, Marta, is glad he is finally delivered, because not only did her back ache, but Magnus had very sturdy kicks too!
Jason and Marta met in Norway, where Jason attended a forestry school. Marta came to the United States on a work visa in June 2002, but when it was time to return to Poland, they decided to get married: Anoka (MN) County Courthouse, (Oct 2002).
There are several "Lee" Johnsons in our family, starting with Alfred Lee Johnson who was born in Stillwater, MN, in Mar 1924. Al's son, Burton Lee Johnson, was born in Bemidji, MN, in Apr 1950. Burton's eldest son, Jason Lee Johnson, was born in Moorhead, MN, in Mar 1972, and now Magnus, who shares a middle and last name with his Daddy, Grandpa Burton and Great-Grandpa Al.
When searching for a name for their son, Jason and Marta decided to continue with the "Lee Johnson" and include a Norwegian first name. Seven of Norway's kings were Magnus (magn-hús) "house of might/power," and they chose Magnus.
We are anxious to meet Magnus in person, so between school, work, Guard drill, teaching, and a banquet Saturday night, we may try to make the trip to St. Paul on Sunday. The Johnson name and legacy continues with a little boy who will no doubt grow up speaking English, Polish and Norwegian. In addition to his two uncles, two aunts and grandparents in the United States, Magnus has an aunt, uncle, grandparents and two cousins in Poland. He is a lucky guy, because he has a family and a very special mommy and daddy who love him a bunch!
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