Tag Archives: Grandchildren

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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A Tough Decision

Posted on January 22, 2017 by russtowne

As the scheduled birth of his younger sister is now less than two months away, our grandson Thomas announced he is having difficulty choosing whether she should be named “Princess Leia” or “Dreami.” (The latter is the name of the kind … Continue reading →

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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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Ridin’ The Ghost Train Under a Taco Moon

Posted on October 9, 2016 by russtowne

        A photo of Thomas, My Beloved, and me on the Ghost Train We had the pleasure of our grandson Thomas’ company yesterday and all took a ride on The Ghost Train. A local county park has a … Continue reading →

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It’s (Going to Be) a GIRL!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by russtowne

My Beloved and I just learned that our oldest son Ben and his wife Erika are expecting a GIRL! After four much-loved grandsons we were hoping for a girl and our wish is coming true! Thank you, Ben and Erika! … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Remember

Posted on August 10, 2016 by russtowne

My Beloved and I just returned from a wonderful visit to meet our newest grandson, Raiden, in Maryland, his parents (our son Brian and his wife Kristi) and his brothers three year old twins Zachary and Alexander.  It was a … Continue reading →

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Boys Will Be Boys

Posted on February 5, 2016 by russtowne

One day I thought back to how fun it was as a relatively young boy to pop caps, from the red strips of paper that had little holes and dots of gunpowder in them to the colored plastic ones that … Continue reading →

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The Moon, Stars, and Rain, and Three Beloved Boys

Posted on February 4, 2016 by russtowne

I focus on squeezing as much joy out of each moment of each day and making as many pleasant memories for others and myself as I can. One of the traditions my oldest grandson, three-year old Thomas and I have … Continue reading →

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