Category Archives: Grandparenting & Grandkids

“What Does Grandpa Say?”

Posted on March 22, 2015 by russtowne

This evening My Beloved and I were on a Skype call with our daughter-in-law and our twin nineteen month old grandsons Zachary and Alexander. Kristi was showing pictures of animals to them and asking what the animals say. We were … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Making Memories | Tagged animal pictures, Family, Grandchildren, grandparenting, humor | 21 Comments

“Thomas! Don’t Lick the Dog!”

Posted on December 21, 2014 by russtowne

Our 2-1/2 year old grandson Thomas stayed the night at our house on Friday. When I was out of the room, I heard My Beloved say, “Thomas! Don’t lick the dog!” After I stopped laughing, I asked her what happened. She said one … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Family "Fun", Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor | Tagged Christmas lights, cocoa, fun, Grandchildren, grandparenting, Grandparents, Grandson, humor | 18 Comments

“Slices of Life” has Been Released!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by russtowne

I’m pleased to announce that Slices of Life has been released and is available on Amazon.com! Slices of Life is an anthology of the selected non-fiction stories. From heart-warming memories of childhood, to humorous perspectives on aging and inspiring stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Connection/Connecting, Courage, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Generosity, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Healing, Humor, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Loss, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Optimism, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Success, Talent, Teamwork, Time, True Stories I've Written, Truth, Unexpected Pleasures, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged aging, anthology, challenges, children, Family, humor, inspiring, kindnes, non-fiction, Relationships, short stories, Slices of Life, social encounters, survival | 27 Comments

Guess Which Was My Favorite Birthday Message Today

Posted on August 22, 2014 by russtowne

With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Photos That Touched Me, Unexpected Pleasures | Tagged birthday, Grandpa, grandtwins, Happy birthday, twins | 37 Comments

The Time I Have Left

Posted on August 12, 2014 by russtowne

I’m committed to making as many heart-felt memories as I can with whatever time I have left. I have a fatal disease. It’s called Mortality. With Love, Russ

Posted in Aging, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Making Memories, My Beliefs | Tagged committed, disease, fatal, heart-felt, Memories, mortality, time | 10 Comments

Blanket Forts and Grandsons

Posted on August 12, 2014 by russtowne

I recently got to build a blanket fort with my oldest grandson Thomas. He’s two years old. I used to love building and playing in blanket forts when I was a kid, then with my children, and now I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Traditions & Rituals | Tagged beloved, blanket, castles, caves, Family, forts, fun, grandfather, grandparenting, Grandson, papa, space ships | 24 Comments

“Don’t Eat Mickey Mouse!”

Posted on August 10, 2014 by russtowne

My Beloved and I are blessed with being able to enjoy three whole days with our two-year-old grandson Thomas. We certainly made the most of it today, starting with going to breakfast with him, his Aunt Stephanie, and her boyfriend … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Making Memories, Uncategorized | Tagged Big Trees, covered wagon, Family, grandparenting, Grandson, locomotives, Love, marshall, Mickey Mouse, pancakes, railroad, Roaring Camp, steam engines, trains | 18 Comments

Bundles of Joy

Posted on July 29, 2014 by russtowne

With lots of Love and Gratitude! Russ

Posted in Abundance, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude | Tagged Family, Grandchildren, grandfather, grandtwins, gratitude, Love, photos, twins | 25 Comments

Grandpa’s Treasures

Posted on May 9, 2014 by russtowne

It has been a while since I indulged myself by sharing photos of my grandsons… I think the title says it all… With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love | Tagged Family, Grandchildren, grandfather, Grandpa, grandparenting, grandsons, grandtwins, Love, photos | 32 Comments

Tiny Fingers

Posted on May 1, 2014 by russtowne

One of my favorite rituals between my two year old grandson Thomas and me starts when he rings the doorbell at our front door and My Beloved answers it. Thomas runs in yelling “Papa! “Papa!” (that’s what he calls me) … Continue reading →