Category Archives: Family Fun

Highs and Lows

Posted on April 3, 2017 by russtowne

Our trip to the redwoods took two minivans for the twelve of us. The highway was jammed with cars headed for the beach over the mountains, so we took a scenic, windy, two-laned road through the mountains that unbeknownst to us … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family "Fun", Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Uncategorized | Tagged camping, Family, fun, Grandchildren, Grandparents, redwoods | 17 Comments

Mustache Mania

Posted on April 1, 2017 by russtowne

Let’s face it, these guys are goofy! Last night we decorated eggs for a week-early Ester celebration tomorrow. Photos to come in a later post. We watched Thomas’ T-Ball game this morning and who the twins got bored to them … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Uncategorized | Tagged Easter, Family, fun, humor, redwoods | 16 Comments

Never a Dull Moment

Posted on March 30, 2017 by russtowne

Our tiny home is overflowing with love. And noise. And craziness. The reason: Five grandchildren under the age of five. Our son Brian and his wife and three boys are visiting from Maryland, and our other son Ben, and his wife … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family "Fun", Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, Grandchildren, humor, parenting | 14 Comments

Christmas in Maryland

Posted on December 27, 2016 by russtowne

Our grandsons sporting their new coonskin caps, and Daughter-in-Law Kristi. No raccoons or other creatures were harmed in making this photo. Newest Grandson Raiden spreading Christmas cheer. Santa came by fire truck to greet the family. The Clauses and Townes meet … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, fun, Grandchildren, Santa Claus | 18 Comments

Thomas Takes on Darth Vader

Posted on December 9, 2016 by russtowne

We’re proud of our Jedi Knight grandson Thomas. He took on the the dreaded Darth Vader and once again saved the world from the Dark Side. With Love, Russ

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Uncategorized | Tagged Darth, Grandson, Jedi, Knight, Vader | 3 Comments

Puddle Fun for a Grandson

Posted on October 19, 2016 by russtowne

Our oldest grandson Thomas is about 4-1/2 years old, which means he’s never known a time when California wasn’t suffering from drought. There have been far too few times when young children could jump in puddles where we live. Fortunately … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Joy & Happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged drought, joy, photos, puddles, splashing | 12 Comments

The Great Carrot Caper

Posted on October 12, 2016 by russtowne

Our grandson Thomas learned first-hand that one often gets to reap what one sows. He loves carrots and his Mama loves gardening so it was natural they planted a lot of carrot seeds in their garden. Harvest time! The … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Gardening, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Uncategorized | Tagged carrots, Family, Gardening, Grandchildren | 13 Comments

Ridin’ The Ghost Train Under a Taco Moon

Posted on October 9, 2016 by russtowne

A photo of Thomas, My Beloved, and me on the Ghost Train We had the pleasure of our grandson Thomas’ company yesterday and all took a ride on The Ghost Train. A local county park has a … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Uncategorized | Tagged children, Family, fun, Grandchildren, humor | 4 Comments

A Howlin’ Good Time

Posted on September 26, 2016 by russtowne

My parents live near a small town named Coulterville in California’s gold country in the foothills of Sierra Nevada. Once per year the town has a Coyote Festival. This year’s festival was yesterday. It included Coyote Howling contests for all age groups, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Fun, Fun, Uncategorized | Tagged Coulterville, Coyote, Fest, Festival, fun | 12 Comments

“What Happened to Your Belly?”

Posted on August 10, 2016 by russtowne

During my visit to Maryland one of my three-year old twin grandsons noticed how much his mommy’s stomach had shrunk after the birth of the their new younger brother and asked: “What happened to your belly?” His mommy replied, “That’s where … Continue reading →