Category Archives: Family

Decorating The Tree

Earlier this evening Cindy, her mom and dad, and I decorated their Christmas tree. We had a wonderful time sipping Eggnog (OK, I was the only one enjoying the nectar of the gods), listening to carols and hanging what seemed … Continue reading

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Abby Topping The Tree

Sunday morning I helped my mother and father-in-law put up their lighted Christmas tree, but we did not do any decorating. After we returned from our Neighborhood Santa Event on Sunday evening, we thought it would be a good idea … Continue reading

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Sunday Evening’s Neighborhood Santa Event

Yesterday evening the neighborhood that my in-laws live in had a visit by Santa for all the neighborhood kids, courtesy of the nearby Orlando Fire Department Station and their dedicated firefighters. Cindy and I, along with our granddaughter Abby, her … Continue reading

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Abby’s Magic Kingdom 4th Birthday Photos

Back on her 4th birthday last month, Abby, her mom and grandma all went to spend the day at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. Abby wore her Cinderella dress, a crown, had her hair styled and wore a badge … Continue reading

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Babysitting Abby

Today was the annual Mother/Daughter Luncheon that involves my wife’s family and other relatives’ families. It’s a pretty involved affair held every year sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas at a nice restaurant. Since Cindy, her mom and her daughter were … Continue reading

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Abby and Granddad Play Checkers

Earlier tonight Cindy and I treated her parents, my daughter AnnMarie and her son Mikey and Cindy’s daughter Amber and her daughter Abby to dinner at Cracker Barrel. We had a great time and my grandson Mikey sat across from … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Family Seating Flowchart

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Jade Sleepover

Our youngest granddaughter, Jade, is spending the night with us tonight. Jade, her mommy, daddy and little brother are all moving to San Antonio, TX next week so we are trying to spend a little extra time with Jade before … Continue reading

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Celebrating Veterans Day 2013

Most people who know me know that my father-in-law was a POW for 6 ½ years in Vietnam. He served with distinction both before and after that life-altering event and even today, at the age of 79, carries those memories … Continue reading

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Abby’s 4th Birthday Party

This Wednesday, November 13th, my middle granddaughter Abby turns 4 years old, but yesterday she had her birthday party at Capehart Park in Orlando, Florida so that family and friends could all attend the celebration. I think you can tell … Continue reading

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