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Tag Archives: Family
A Bad Influence?
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
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A Positive Surprise in Tough Times
It’s been a tough few years for the Rodriguez children. Both their parents died of cancer. But twenty-year-old Samantha stepped up and began raising her five siblings alone. Their community got together and donated a new car to the struggling family. A gift … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Generosity, Kindness, Uncategorized
Tagged challenges, death, Family, generosity, kindness
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Never too Old for Happiness!
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
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Blast Off!
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
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Family Fun from Redwoods to MD
‘ 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
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Car Picnic at Hidden Villa
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
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Overflowing with Love
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
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A House Full of Fun!
Our son Brian and his family are visiting for the next eighteen days from Maryland. We’re all staying in about 500 feet of useable living space. Our house is a construction zone as we are at critical stages of our … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Family Fun, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure, construction, Family, fun, remodel
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A Girl and Her Horse
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
Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Uncategorized
Tagged Family, fun, Grandchildren
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Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 