Category Archives: Grandparenting & Grandkids

Don’t Mess With Ninjabread Cookies

Posted on January 29, 2018 by russtowne

Grandson Thomas and my Beloved made some mean-looking but good-tasting Gingerbread cookies today. Thomas’ father, our son Ben, and cattle dog Penny photobombed the second image. With  Love, Russ

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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 →

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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 →

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Humor: A Good Thing Indeed

Posted on January 15, 2018 by russtowne

  The young boy was spending a Sunday afternoon with his grandpa. Looking at pictures of his grandpa in his military uniform, the boy asked, “Grandpa, did you ever kill anyone in the war?” “No champ, I never did.” “That’s … Continue reading →

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A 4-Year-Old Boy’s Logic

Posted on January 14, 2018 by russtowne

My Beloved mentioned an incident that occurred during the holidays when when she asked grandtwin Zachary if he washed his hands after going to the bathroom. He said, “No, Grandma. I didn’t need to.” “Why not?” “I didn’t touch the … Continue reading →

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A Big Seat to Fill

Posted on December 24, 2017 by russtowne

My newest grandson Raiden exploring his grandpa’s chair. With Love, Russ

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A Girl and Her Horse

Posted on November 13, 2017 by russtowne

Our granddaughter Riley recently experienced her first “horse” ride. Thomas used to love riding it until he outgrew it, but he was gracious when Riley got big enough to ride it. He and my Beloved shared in Riley’s delight at … Continue reading →

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A Basket Full of Fun

Posted on October 26, 2017 by russtowne

Our grandsons Zachary, Alexander, and Raiden are playing pirate. Be careful or they might steal your heart, as they’ve stolen mine. With Love, Russ

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Not Fair Picking on Old People!

Posted on October 2, 2017 by russtowne

Three little boys were bragging about how tough they were. “I’m so tough,” said the first boy, “that I can wear out a pair of shoes in a week.” “Well,” said the second boy, “I’m so tough, I can wear … Continue reading →

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“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 →

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