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Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!!
Popi and Gigi have been working hard on the castle for the grandgirls and grandboy when they all visit. Kate and Ava, of course, visit often. After all, they only live a couple of blocks away. Finally, the big day … Continue reading
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Tagged castle, court jester, deck roof, kingdom, lady-in-waiting, outdoor play sets, pretend, Rapunzel, sliding, swinging, tower
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The Family Tree
A small hobby of mine (meaning I’m not very good at it) is gathering information to fill out the big family tree. You know the kind: big, strong oak with huge branches all over, extending up to the heavens and … Continue reading
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Tagged army, big oak, climbing trees, family tree, genealogy, Mississippi River, pretty girls, reminisce, TMI
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The Schwinn
Ain’t she a beauty?!?! The HHH (Hilton Head Hogbottoms) brought this down to me last night for a little bridal shower my sister asked me to host for myself. I thought that was a little strange. Maybe something new they … Continue reading
Princess in Prison
Halloween has come and gone once again, and I finally found my prince to set me free… at the end of about 300 guests or so. The spooky spider web with the spooky spiders were all over the front of … Continue reading
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Tagged bones, costumes, Halloween, headdress, knight in shining armor, ninja, Princess in Prison, shiny rings, spiders, super hero, zombie
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My Fairly Odd Family
In looking through some photos I’ve taken over the year, I have come to realize that we are a bit of an odd bunch. This is Ava with her purse and glasses and crown and baby. She strolled Baby Baldy … Continue reading
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Tagged bald, big bushy eyebrows, big mustache, big nose, odd family, odd parents, skeletons in the closet, tanning, Twister, yoga
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Pool Nazi
After two near drownings, one teenager being life-flighted to St Louis hospital and one a small boy who had removed his life jacket without telling anyone, I am a vigil swimming pool monitor. Standing by the side of the pool … Continue reading
The Hula Hoedown
Yesterday Tish, Nate, and Kate all had birthdays. Of course, the only one that matters anymore is Kate. She’s the princess. The other two are older and getting older. She wanted a Hawaiian pool party, so we dug out the … Continue reading
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Tagged fairy dust, flower leis, grass skirts, Hawaiian birthday party, hula hoedown, losing the first tooth
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Hanging Out with the Animals
This summer I took the grand girls and my great-nephews to the zoo. It’s not a big zoo, but it’s a neat zoo, our local zoo. Since I didn’t bring my camera, I tried out my new iphone camera. The … Continue reading
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Tagged giraffes, going to the zoo, iphone pics, monkeys, otters, peacocks, tasty morsels, zoo
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Pool, Popcorn, and Pop
Today was beautiful!! I’m talking clear, blue skies with sun shining, warming up things to a mere 90 degrees. A lovely breeze blowing, causing my wind chimes to break into their soprano and baritone tunes. The water from the pool … Continue reading
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Tagged bird houses, cardinals, doves, eating popcorn, goldfinch, pink flowers, pop as in soda, robins, rock garden waterfall, sunflowers
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