Category Archives: Family

Barracuda!

Posted on April 24, 2017 by russtowne

Our son Ben, his son Thomas, and I all enjoyed experiencing a San Jose Barracuda playoff game yesterday. We had great seats as you can see by how close we were to the players. San Jose hockey fans are fortunate … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, hockey, sports, Uncategorized | Tagged Barracuda, Family, San Jose, sharks, sports | 8 Comments

“I’ll Cry a Little and Then Laugh Again”

Posted on April 12, 2017 by russtowne

Our 3-year-old grandson Alex comes up with the most profound comments. When an adult asked another grandson to stop poking or tickling Alex, they added, “Although he’s laughing now, if you keep doing it he’ll eventually cry about it. Alex immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Uncategorized, Wisdom | Tagged crying, Family, humor, laughter, wisdom | 11 Comments

Excellent Advice from a 3-Year Old

Posted on April 11, 2017 by russtowne

On my Beloved’s trip back to Maryland with our son Brian and his family to help them navigate airports and the myriad challenges of traveling with twin three-year olds and an eight month-old, she received excellent advice: Three-year-old Alex said to her … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, fun, Grandchildren, humor, Maryland | 12 Comments

Outsmarted by a 3-Year-Old

Posted on April 9, 2017 by russtowne

During the recent visit from our son Brian and his family I gave my 3-year-old grandson Zachary a couple of Graham crackers. I didn’t want him to have too many so I intentionally gave to him a couple of the ones that were … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Love, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged Family, Graham crackers, Grandchildren, humor | 21 Comments

“Hi, Shoe! Bye Shoe!”

Posted on April 8, 2017 by russtowne

At the start of a carousel ride while at Gilroy Garden’s amusement park yesterday, three-year-old Alex decided at the last second that the horse he was on was too big (shortly after he’d said he wanted to be on the big one). I … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged carousel, Family, Gilroy Gardens, Grandkids, humor | 13 Comments

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 (Day Two)

Posted on March 31, 2017 by russtowne

A rodent got into a wall of our tiny old home and died shortly before our visitors arrived. The stink is most unpleasant in our guest’s bedroom, our bathroom, and the bedroom where my Beloved and I sleep. The drain of … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Family, Family "Fun", Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged challenges, Family, humor | 13 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

Proud Papa With Riley

Posted on March 23, 2017 by russtowne

Riley is our first granddaughter after four grandsons, and another wish come true. Heidi and are I are delighted and blessed by them all. With Love, Russ