Naptime on the Couch

 

 

At Laura’s house Wednesday afternoon.  My grandmother knit the afghan on the back of the couch.

 

You Can Dress Them Up

Brothers on Christmas Eve after church.

Someone is Excited for Christmas

My son Mark took this photo this Christmas Eve as Maura did a dance to Jingle Bell Rock.

There’s a high level of excitement in the air, awaiting Christmas Day.

His photo definitely captured the mood.

Double Digits for Maura Clare

Look who is 10 years old!  November 17, 2008 doesn’t seem that long ago and suddenly granddaughter Maura Clare is TEN!

I don’t know of anyone who has more energy and enthusiasm for life!

We always have a lot of fun together.

Happy Birthday to you.  Love you lots.  FF Ruthie


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Maura Made an Ohio Welcome Just for Me

Tuesday morning I drove out to Columbus to visit the family.(ies) Halloween I’ll split my time between both families so I can photograph everyone in their costumes. We won’t let the predicted rain prevent the photography.

Here’s what I found when I arrived.

Maura collected the sock monkeys (I didn’t make the giant one or the ones sporting Ohio State or U of Florida hoodies)

And all her knitting projects and yarn AND a jumbo size box of Cheez-its. Mmmmmm. My favorites. (No judgment please)

My grandma name is Froo Froo Ruthie thanks to Anna now 15.

Thanks Maura for the festive welcome. Love that you created this happy scene for me to find upon my arrival. Xxoo❤️❤️❤️

What We Share

What we share. We became grandmothers on the very same day. We share four wonderful grandchildren!

Happy Birthday Marlene. Xxoo❤️

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Yes, it’s the moon AND fireworks

Yes, it’s the moon AND fireworks at the same time. Columbus Ohio with the family last week for the gigantic fireworks display. We had a nice evening together.

it’s the annual effort to improve my fireworks photography.

And I am celebrating another year with my Fourth of July birthday today.

Happy Birthday to me.

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Stained Glass Light by Guest Bloggers Team

Maura:
“Dad, we could be guest bloggers if this light idea works.”

(Photos by my son Mark- assisted by Michael and Maura )

I’d say the light idea worked just fine.

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St. Patrick Church – Columbus, Ohio

 

Three is a Great Number

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Happy Third Birthday Charlie.

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May 26, 1976

May 26, 1976. 

Here I am, new mom, holding firstborn Mark.

Here’s Mark in 2003 with firstborn Anna.

Remembering my bicentennial baby on his birthday, with love,

Ma