Monthly Archives: February 2011

Madi has given Nana a New Name!

Those of you with grandchildren know that not a little thought goes into what you want the grandkids to call you. Early on, Eloise chose Nana. I picked Papa, because that was the name we all used for Mom’s dad. So after five years of being Nana, Madi had decided to shake things up. Madi...

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You’re gonna put together this play set just for little ol’ me?

Ben and Madi now have a new backyard play set. This photo was taken before it was put together, Madi standing on the box it came in, with all the pieces carefully laid out behind. She was probably just saying, “CHEESE,” but it’s more fun to think she was using her cutest look to encourage...

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He’s not a “Why Me?” kinda guy.

Ben was wearing his Charlie Brown “Why Me?” tee when he was at the house the other day. But Ben’s not a “Why Me?” kinda guy. He just enjoys whatever comes along, and if it doesn’t quite fit what he wants, then he creates his own fun. He’s just as likely to turn into a...

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Two Grandchildren + One Chair + Two Cookies = Joy

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