Category Archives: Family

A Bad Influence?

Posted on June 22, 2019 by russtowne

I’m wearing my Father’s Day gift from Brian, Kristi, Zachary, Alex, and Raiden. It says, “They call me Papa because Partner in Crime makes me sound like a Bad Influence!” It’s perfect. I love it! The photo is with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, Grandkids, Love | 17 Comments

Never too Old for Happiness!

Posted on September 3, 2018 by russtowne

I loved this article and am in awe at how so much joy came from a single decision by a young man who was about to be a father. With Love, Russ Sources: Leo at Not All News is Bad, … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, Family, Family Fun, Love, new beginnings, Uncategorized | Tagged adoption, Family, Love, new beginning | 1 Comment

Blast Off!

Posted on August 13, 2018 by russtowne

I meant to include this image of our Daught-in-Law Kristi launching this water rocket with My Beloved, and there of our grandchildren looking on. With love, Russ

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, images, Science/Research/Discovery, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, fun, image, rocket, water | 2 Comments

Family Fun from Redwoods to MD

Posted on August 13, 2018 by russtowne

‘ We recently camped in the redwoods with one of our children’s families, and then flew to Maryland to enjoy time with another’s. The top photo shows grandson Thomas making a lantern from a flashlight and a plastic bottle filled with … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, fun, Grandkids, images, travel | 2 Comments

Car Picnic at Hidden Villa

Posted on February 22, 2018 by russtowne

My Beloved and I took our oldest Grandson to Hidden Villa Farm nestled in Los Altos Hills. It was a cold day with a biting wind. We’d planned an outdoor picnic but five minutes into setting it up convinced us … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Family, Family Fun, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, farm, fun, Grandchildren, images | 7 Comments

Must’ve Been Having a No-Hair Day

Posted on January 22, 2018 by russtowne

Our 4-year-old grandtwins Zachary and Alexander drew, wrote, and mailed “Thank-you” cards to my Beloved and me that arrived today. When I opened them, I was treated to delightful notes and drawings, including the one above. I must’ve been having … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, images, Uncategorized | Tagged Grandchildren, grandtwins, humor, images | 9 Comments

Batman, Pikachu, and Thomas, Too

Posted on January 20, 2018 by russtowne

Photo Credit: Kristi Towne The above images are of my three oldest grandsons and me as we walk from a train station in the Santa Cruz Mountains to Henry Cowell State Park to hunt for Banana Slugs among majestic towering … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Uncategorized | Tagged banana slugs, Henry Cowell, image, redwoods, Santa Cruz Mountains | 2 Comments

Overflowing with Love

Posted on January 6, 2018 by russtowne

Our son Brian and his family’s eighteen-day visit from Maryland to our not-so-sunny California shores came to an end in the early-morning hours today. Our son Ben and his family joined us every day, and our daughter Stephanie visited multiple … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family "Fun", Family Fun, Uncategorized | Tagged California, Family, fun, Maryland | 10 Comments

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2017 by russtowne

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate the season and the reason, and happy holidays to everyone. May you have a life full of blessings. With love, Russ