Tag Archives: Family

“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 →

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More Pandemonium

Posted on April 8, 2017 by russtowne

Well, they’re gone. Our son Brian, wife Kristi, their three young children, and my Beloved left at 4 AM today, flying back to Maryland. (The latter to help them get through airports and while on the plane. She returns tomorrow.) It … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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  

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Christmas in Maryland

Posted on December 27, 2016 by russtowne

Our grandsons sporting their new coonskin caps, and Daughter-in-Law Kristi. No raccoons or other creatures were harmed in making this photo. Newest Grandson Raiden spreading Christmas cheer. Santa came by fire truck to greet the family. The Clauses and Townes meet … Continue reading →

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Four Generations of Love

Posted on October 21, 2016 by russtowne

Thomas hugs, delights, and entertains, his Great Grandpa Fukuda who is back in the hospital but coming home later today. With Love, Russ

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The Great Carrot Caper

Posted on October 12, 2016 by russtowne

  Our grandson Thomas learned first-hand that one often gets to reap what one sows. He loves carrots and his Mama loves gardening so it was natural they planted a lot of carrot seeds in their garden. Harvest time! The … Continue reading →

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