Tag Archives: grandfather

Just Being Papa

Posted on June 5, 2016 by russtowne

My Beloved and I had our four year old grandson Thomas today while his parents were at the Sharks game. In the middle of lunch, Thomas looked up from his meal and said with a solemn expression on his face, “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Family, fun, grandfather, grandparent, Grandson, humor | 23 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

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 →

Posted in Blessings, Children, Family, Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Love, Making Memories, Miracles, Observations, Random Thoughts, Unexpected Pleasures | Tagged childish, fun, giggles, grandfather, grandparenting, Grandparents, Grandson, laughter, papa, transforming | 23 Comments

Family Updates

Posted on August 10, 2013 by russtowne

The trip to visit my new twin grandsons and their parents in Illinois was delightful. Everyone there is healthy. I look forward to going again shortly (this time with my other son Ben, his wife Erika, and our first grandson … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Blessings, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Illness, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged father, granchildren, grandfather, health, Mother, parent, photos, twins | 23 Comments

The Twins are HOME!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by russtowne

My twin grandsons have finally been released from the hospital and are now safely at HOME! They will soon be in my arms, and have been in my heart from the moment I learned of their existence. With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Blessings, Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Parenting, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged grandfather, grandparent, grandsons, grandtwins, home, twins | 12 Comments

Proud Papa and the Twins

Posted on July 22, 2013 by russtowne

Posted in Abundance, Children, Parenting, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged father, Grandchildren, grandfather, grandsons, Mother, papa, parenting, sons, twins | 23 Comments

Proud Mama and the Twins

Posted on July 22, 2013 by russtowne

Here is my DIL Kristi with my twin grandsons. Due to all the tubes–some of which you can see in the photo–the babies daddy (my son Brian) can hold only one at a time, but will soon be able to … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Children, Family, Love, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged Abundance, babies, daddy, Family, Grandchildren, grandfather, grandmother, Grandparents, grandsons, infants, Love, mommy, parents, twins | 30 Comments

Updates & Quotes

Posted on April 19, 2013 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. Contrary to circumstantial evidence, I remain among the living. Though I’m back home, a dead computer, new Windows 8, a backed up sewer line, and other “opportunities to learn and grow” have dramatically slowed down my quarterly letter … Continue reading →