family

Grandpa.

September 13, 2010 family

Thank you for all the amazing support last week regarding the death of Les’ grandfather. I felt like I had a big group of people just waiting for news and loving me from behind my computer. And really, I guess I did! Thank you. It meant a lot to me and my husband to see [...]

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Smells & Trees & Memories

October 23, 2009 family

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 [...]

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It’s a Family Thing

November 28, 2008 family

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 [...]

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A Birthday of Sorts

September 16, 2008 baby

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 [...]

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A Light Wordless Wednesday

September 3, 2008 family

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 [...]

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Crazy Wordless Wednesday

August 20, 2008 family

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! 

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

August 19, 2008 camp

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 [...]

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