Category Archives: grandmother stuff

dear santa

Posted on January 8, 2015 by is there any more pie?

For some reason these napkins reminded me of my four year old grandson.

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let it go?

Posted on December 4, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Am I the only person in the universe who has not seen the movie “Frozen” or heard the song?  Some little girl with a big voice advises, “Let it go.”  (I don’t know who she is singing to or what … Continue reading →

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what to give a 4 year old boy

Posted on December 1, 2014 by is there any more pie?

While in line at Home Depot last Saturday I spotted this, so I bought one for my grandson for Christmas. Can you believe it’s a flashlight????  An LED Micro flashlight? You can bend it, wrap it and twist it. As … Continue reading →

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the goofy gene

Posted on November 13, 2014 by is there any more pie?

We know where he gets it from.  

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deja vu all over again

Posted on October 28, 2014 by is there any more pie?

I am in Austin, being Grandma. It’s a fun job because right now my grandson’s world revolves around Star Wars.  I’m familiar with that world.  It began in 1977, when the first movie was released and Banjo Man worked for … Continue reading →

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heading to montana to shop

Posted on September 17, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Good morning. I am about to haul myself out of bed and head upstairs to turn on the Keurig.  A giant mug of coffee is only minutes away. A huge fishing boat is passing the house, on a very quiet … Continue reading →

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getting ready for summer

Posted on May 24, 2014 by is there any more pie?

My Texas daughter-in-law often surprises me with unusual treats, such as giant chocolate covered strawberries, Italian sodas, soaps that look like food, and now grapefruit-flavored vodka (made in Austin). We decided that it was very, very good. Cheers!

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protecting the hood

Posted on May 18, 2014 by is there any more pie?

  Star Wars: it’s in the blood.

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merry christmas from texas

Posted on December 27, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Christmas Day: 3 am: alarm goes off 4 am: suitcases in the car 5 am: suitcases in the airport 6 am: on the plane 8 am: breakfast sandwiches at Quizno’s in Baltimore 11:30 am: Austin! 1:00 pm: grandson jumping up … Continue reading →

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location, location, location

Posted on October 30, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Ah, the joys of home ownership. It starts young.  This starter home comes with a sink (and pretend running water), a counter, seating and a leak-proof roof.  Special amenities include a telephone, mail slot and a ringing doorbell.  Shuttered windows … Continue reading →

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