Archive for the 'Grandchildren' Category



Fascination

Published on September 6, 2006

Children and bubble soap.  These two handsome fellas were enthralled by their mommy making bubbles dance in front of them.  Often, they’re not real happy with bath time, but these bubbles seemed to change their thinking about the whole affair.  Scrubbing behind the ears was forgotten as they tried to catch the bubbles.  So much better to […]


a “dull moment” would be nice, about now

Published on August 31, 2006

When you get a call from an adult child who says, “Mom, I want/need to come home” you realize that if all you had between yourself and the County Poor Farm was one potato, you would cut it in pieces and pass most of them over.  I did stop and ask, “Are you sure this […]


Babies grow up too fast

Published on July 16, 2006

Here’s a picture sent by Kate. She always does a wonderful job taking pictures, and doing creative things with them afterward.  This one brought tears to my eyes, seeing the boys take this big step, and being reminded of when my Briley was a little guy. Nick doesn’t seem too happy with all this!  He’ll […]