Tag Archives: Grandchildren

More Thomas-isms

Posted on December 29, 2015 by russtowne

Our 3-year old grandson Thomas has a cold. After we played, it was time for his nap and for me to get back to work. Thomas gets especially creative at nap time. His excuses can be a little unusual. I … Continue reading →

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Guess Who’s Visiting

Posted on December 17, 2015 by russtowne

My son Brian, his wife Kristi, and our grandtwins Alex and Zach are in visiting! Happy days! Alex loves “The purple hippo book” (my book titled Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly.) He’s asked me to read it … Continue reading →

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A New Look To Show What I’m Most Grateful For

Posted on December 1, 2015 by russtowne

I’ve been concerned for some time that the old dark banner photo I’ve used for years and since the beginning of the blog didn’t accurately reflect the lighter and brighter content I attempt to create and/or share on this site, so … Continue reading →

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Fun Times!

Posted on September 20, 2015 by russtowne

Bumper bowling with our grandson Thomas and my Beloved (his “Mama”). He’s 3, and it’s his first time. She’s older than 3 and it’s not her first time. But we all had a fun time. With Love, Russ

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“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 →

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“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 →

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Bundles of Joy

Posted on July 29, 2014 by russtowne

With lots of Love and Gratitude! Russ

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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

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Hot Dates and Grandkids

Posted on March 27, 2014 by russtowne

A friend and I were scheduled to have dinner and watch a movie on Friday. He just sent an email canceling our plans because his grandkids will be in town. Having some grandkids living out of the area myself, I … Continue reading →

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Connection

Posted on October 4, 2013 by russtowne

My oldest grandson Thomas and an orangutan shared a fist bump at the St. Louis Zoo earlier this week. My son Ben snapped the shot during our visit to my twin grandsons and their parents this week. The size of … Continue reading →

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