Summers end....

Enjoy yourself.

These are the good old days

you're going to miss in the years ahead.

~ Author Unknown ~

These were the last days of summer....truck rides, hauling tree branches, mini golfing, baseball, playing with Gus, donut mornings and zoo afternoons. I am going to miss these slow summer days so much....they grow up way too fast. Have a good school year, kids! Grandma and Grandpa love you!

Summer Days...

While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.

Angela Schwindt

There's nothing like a summer day filled with grandchildren to remind you of what life is all about...giggles and golfing and pizza and lazer quest....topped with Gatorade and a phone call to tell us our little band of travelers will soon be joined by the sweetest little girl! I'll not soon forget the sounds of five little voices chanting "Grandma...Grandma...Grandma" as I whacked that crazy golf ball into the hole to win them a free game of golf.....the sight of five little faces with traces of pizza sauce and pop on the corners of their mouths....the groan of five little souls as I asked them to pose for just one more picture....and the peels of laughter as they raced each other up and down the gym at Grandpa's work! Thanks, kids....for reminding Grandma..and Grandpa...of what matters most!

Advice From Gus....

The best way to get a puppy is to beg for a baby brother

and they'll settle for a puppy every time.

Winston Pendelton

Dear kids...

play hard, do well in school, come visit...

and bring treats!

Love, Gus

Summer is a treasure trove of magic moments

Author Unknown

Summer at Grandma and Grandpa's....swim suits, water guns, snow cones, fireflies and fireworks! Still haven't gotten to Cousin Camp...but we haven't forgotten it....we'll find a weekend that will work yet! We love you all!

Family times....

It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.

~Johann Schiller

One lazy afternoon.....two free hours.....three pool ques....four quarters (at a time).....equals one father...two sons...three big smiles....and a very good time indeed!

Giggles...

Giggles...secrets...sometimes tears.....

brothers and sister...through the years!

Turn Grandma loose with three little kids and a camera...and this is the result! My amateur attempts at a photo shoot...couldn't love it more! (Look out T and N...I'm headed for you next!)

N turns 9!

N turns 9!, originally uploaded by banjoechronicles.

Happy Birthday to a boy who's sweet, smart and charming....
and we'd say so even if we WEREN'T your grandparents!

Love ya N!