Category Archives: Family

Superman Cup From Abby

Posted on February 22, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Cindy and our four-year-old granddaughter Abby were at the store a couple of days ago when Abby spotted this Superman cup and began pointing at it, shouting, “Granddad! Granddad!” so Cindy asked her if she’d like to buy it and … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Autism

Posted on February 20, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Most readers of this blog probably know that my oldest grandson, Mikey, is on the Autism Spectrum. He has made tremendous strides in adapting to a world that is not completely natural to him, and like most of us new … Continue reading →

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Our British Cousins

Posted on February 12, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

My father-in-law’s cousin and her husband flew out of OIA this morning at 7am to spend the last 12 days of their vacation in Antigua before flying home to London. Cindy and I last saw Frank and Jenny 8 years … Continue reading →

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Heather Receives The Principal’s Honor Roll Award

Posted on February 4, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

This morning Cindy and I attended a ceremony at our oldest granddaughter Heather’s school where she and other classmates received honors for various accomplishments. Heather received the highest award, the Principal’s Honor Roll Award, for making all “A’s” on her … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Squeaky, You Are Still Loved And Missed

Posted on February 2, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It was 3 years ago today that our beloved Squeaky passed away quietly as Cindy and I held her in our arms in the veterinarian’s office. She had been an important and loving part of our lives for 12 years, … Continue reading →

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Mikey Spends The Night With Granddad

Posted on February 1, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I picked Mikey up from his home at 5pm and we drove over to Hukoo’s Family Entertainment Center for a couple of hours of fun. We started with the bumper cars, played some air hockey, basketball and bowling. Then we … Continue reading →

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The Gift Of Memories

Posted on January 18, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

When I walked into the kitchen yesterday morning, the first thing my mother-in-law said to me was not the usual, “Good morning” or “How are you this morning, dear?” No, instead she greeted me with, “Jeff, I’d forgotten that you … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th Birthday To Jade

Posted on January 17, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Wishing a very Happy 4th Birthday to my youngest granddaughter, Jade.    

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Happy Birthday to The Bestest Brother

Posted on January 1, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

When I was 6 ½ years old my mom went off for a few days and then she came back home with a little brother. My dad came into the house carrying bags and my mom followed him in holding … Continue reading →

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Heather and Her New Scooter

Posted on December 26, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

My oldest granddaughter, Heather, has been asking for one of these motorized scooters since LAST Christmas. This year her mom bought her one for Christmas (much to Heather’s delight) and here’s a small iPhone video of her enjoying a first … Continue reading →

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