Category Archives: grandmother stuff

at the bottom of the escalator

Posted on December 16, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Here’s what we saw at the airport in Austin! The Funny Grandson had a big smile on his face as he held this sign. It was a big surprise!!! Hugs all around! What a great way to start the holidays. … Continue reading →

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halloween in texas

Posted on October 31, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Meet the “twaffic” cop, a guy with a dream. Happy Halloween, everyone!

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sitting on the dock of the bay

Posted on August 1, 2016 by is there any more pie?

We have had a fine time these past twelve days. He keeps me busy, which is why there has been no time for blogging. We’ve had an incredibly fun family reunion week, beautiful weather and lots of cookouts and beach … Continue reading →

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he’s here

Posted on July 24, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Once again, he couldn’t wait to take off his clothes, get his bathing suit on and hustle on down to the lake for a swim. It didn’t matter that he’d been awake since 2:30 AM (oh, those painful early morning … Continue reading →

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random summer thoughts

Posted on July 19, 2016 by is there any more pie?

It is a blessing to have friends with gardens and share the bounty. Dancing Mandolin Player keeps us healthy. Which gives me more time and energy to finish some important summer quilts. This was one of today’s projects. The … Continue reading →

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updates

Posted on June 11, 2016 by is there any more pie?

The rug is getting used again. As are Uncle Don’s plastic soldiers (circa 1957). We had a pizza party Friday night, with much-anticipated pepperoni pizza. Remember my $30 car repair project? It worked!!! I am now $1770 ahead of the … Continue reading →

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star wars, the competition

Posted on February 4, 2016 by is there any more pie?

I bought this game for Sarge for Christmas. It was the Season of Star Wars, after all, and my three sons (My Three Sons–does anyone remember that tv show???) considered themselves experts on the first six movies. My grandson was … Continue reading →

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baking with a friend

Posted on February 2, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Sam brought the black Play Doh. And orange and green, too. I contributed the plastic bowls, of which I have many. Sam discovered all of them over the course of the morning, and we baked pies, cakes and burgers in … Continue reading →

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the perfect christmas morning

Posted on January 27, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Even Paul McCartney started somewhere. This guy couldn’t believe his great good fortune, with a real electric guitar along with the use of his father’s microphone, stand and amplifier. It certainly brought back memories of his father’s expression when he … Continue reading →

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