“As knowledge increases, wonder deepens.” ― Charles Morgan

A Walk Through the Woods

April 5th, 2012
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Alex is on spring break this week, so we were able to spend a little more time together. Armed with walking sticks and a gorgeous day, we took a walk through the woods in the Pentwater Plains. It’s amazing to see things through the eyes of a six-year old. It puts a whole new perspective [...]

Starring Colten and Trinity

January 11th, 2012
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Colten (2 1/2) and Trinity (3 months) came to visit me the other day. While watching Woody Woodpecker (I found it on Hulu!) and snuggling up on the couch, we had a little photo shoot. This is my absolute favorite picture of Colten. He’s such a grown up little man. You see, he’s a mechanic. [...]

Born Carpenters

July 10th, 2011
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Or rather, I’ve found a way to keep 3 grandbabies busy for half an hour. How to Keep the Grandbabies Entertained: Supplies needed: 1. 3 hammers 2. 3 nails 3. 3 scrap boards 4. 3 grandbabies Directions: Pound 1 nail into 1 board slightly, just to get it started. The older ones may need more [...]

A Family Weekend of Celebrating

December 28th, 2010
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Family together at the holidays–I feel so thankful for every one of them. This year we were able to go out of town for Christmas to be with my brothers, sister, nieces and nephews–the last two years the weather didn’t let us. Our celebrating starts on Christmas Eve on my next older brother’s birthday. Santa’s [...]

Lil’ Woodsman

November 3rd, 2010
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Doesn’t he just look like a baby that should be in the woods chopping down trees?

Photo Shoot with a GrandBaby

September 14th, 2010
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Lil’ L and I had a very serious photo shoot today. Ok, let’s try that again. Come on, Lil’ L, be serious and give Nana a nice picture….. Please ??? Pretty Please ??? Oh, Thank You, Sweet Baby!

A Day at the Carnival

September 6th, 2010
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Look at my new ball, Nana! Yesterday, this little man and I went to a carnival with friends. This is a carnival at their campground for the campground kids put on by the campground parents. At first he was interested in the ducks at the Duck Pond. But soon gave way to just splashing in [...]

He’s ONE!

August 20th, 2010
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This picture was taken last weekend the day after his first birthday! Lil CJ, our third grandbaby, is 1! He’s jabbering, standing and has 6 teeth to help munch up all that food he loves to consume!

ToolMan II

March 8th, 2009

GrandBaby 2 came to visit…….Nana wasn’t home yet……so Papa took him to his playroom — the workshop. First he gave him a board, then a hammer, then a nail……… And this is what I saw when I walked in The poor baby! Papa didn’t help him! First, I got him his tools…. the secret’s in [...]

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