Archive for the 'family' Category

Smells & Trees & Memories

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Lydia spent the night at my parent’s house last night. I dropped her off about noon yesterday so we could eat lunch with Daddy. He’s on temporary disability and I figured he was kinda bored. (So bored he made Paula Deen’s spinach and bacon quiche AND brownies stuffed with a candy bar. Yeah.) Anyway, it’s [...]

It’s a Family Thing

Friday, November 28th, 2008

It’s fun to be around people who are just like you. That’s why I like being with my family. Yesterday we didn’t do much. We just ate and talked and watched the kids play. But there is just something about being with people who are just the same as you. It’s comfortable.
Sometimes when I’m talking [...]

A Birthday of Sorts

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Do you ever forget how old you are? I do. I know, it’s silly. But sometimes I can’t remember. Am I 31 or 32? I just don’t have enough math skills to subtract 1977 from 2008 quickly.
My brother is the lucky one. He was born in 1980. So, basically in this decade my brother only [...]

A Light Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

My grandmother 11 months old. My great-grandparents. 1931.
I don’t think I’ve ever shared this one before. (I hope not.) I was looking through my external hard drive trying to find a picture because my RIDICULOUS scanner still isn’t working.
This one really made me stop because it’s so light! Most of the time, these old pictures [...]

Crazy Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Reuben 1924.
This is my great-great-uncle. I’ve mentioned him before. He was admitted (committed?) to a mental hospital. And this picture totally makes you understand why! Isn’t it creepy? It looks like the movie poster for a horror movie! *shudder*
(more ww here and here)
hey, I’ve got a kids’ book giveaway going on NOW! 

Why Being a Grandparent is Apparently Better Than Being a Parent Part 2

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Reason #1 You never have to feel bad about letting your kids watch too much TV. In fact, if you take your granddaughters on a two day camping trip, feel free to bring your computer loaded up with cartoons and let them watch it in the tent. At 10pm.

Reason #2 You never have to worry [...]

A New Chapter

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

 

My grandfather’s High School Graduation. 1946.
I know graduation was a few months ago (feels like weeks) but we just had a little off-to-college party for my cousin who’s leaving for college on Friday! So, when I saw this picture of Grandpa (my cousin’s Grandpa, too), it just made me think of them in the [...]

Random McRandom

Monday, August 11th, 2008

I feel like I’ve been posting long drawn out posts lately. Or short strange little things. Or stuff about other people’s stuff. While I know, deep down you’ve all been wondering about the randomness of my days!
So, here goes…
1. I’ve had McDonald’s to eat two nights in a row. Before that, it’s probably been six [...]

The Past & The Future?

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

My little brother and me at my Grandmama’s house.
I totally remember that little chair and table set. And is that a robe behind me? I just love how we’re drinking out of goblets. That is so Grandmama. And look at my Strawberry Shortcake nightgown! And Jason’s little hands–they’re still baby hands. How sweet.
I’m getting more [...]

Cannot Think of a Witty Wordless Wednesday Title

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Rueben & Joan. 1942.
Rueben was my great-grandmother’s brother. And if I remember correctly, he ended up in a mental institution. Ew.
It looks like they’re celebrating something–they’ve got some glasses clinking together. I wonder if it’s the car? or themselves? It’s fun to imagine!
(more ww here and here)