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Grandma's Briefs is for grandmothers and others. Bits on the good, bad, humorous and heartwarming of being a baby boomer, grandparent, parent to adult children, wife and writer. Features include lifestyle articles, reviews, recipes, grandma profiles, and more.

December 31, 2020

Pic of the week: 2020 blessing

December 31, 2020/ Lisa Carpenter

No doubt about it, 2020 was a bad year in countless ways.

Still, there were a few blessings to be counted. At the top of the list, this …

December 10, 2020

Pic of the week: Heaven on Earth

December 10, 2020/ Lisa Carpenter

My daughter who not long ago faced heartbreaking loss and the possibility she may never have children of her own has …

November 29, 2020

Our final grandchild!

November 29, 2020/ Lisa Carpenter

He’s here! He’s here!

Our final grandchild has arrived!

Introducing Robert Allen, son of our oldest daughter Brianna and her husband Patrick, baby brother to Benjamin and James.

November 19, 2018

Broncos babe!

November 19, 2018/ Lisa Carpenter

Broncos babe!

Can you guess who’s already one month old?

And who’s already an unabashed Broncos fan?

Yes, that would be Benjamin! Or, as his dad likes to call him, BenJammin’.

October 22, 2018

Welcome, Benjamin!

October 22, 2018/ Lisa Carpenter

Welcome, Benjamin!

My long-awaited (local) grandson has arrived! Last Wednesday, in fact. As his entry into the world—and Mama Brianna’s arms—didn’t go quite as planned, I’ve followed Brianna’s and Patrick’s lead in delaying celebratory announcements online and otherwise.

Jim and I did get to meet the amazing bundle of joy while word was still under wraps, though. (A true perk of being local grandparents for the first time!)

October 10, 2018

And the little one said: ‘Lemme out!’

October 10, 2018/ Lisa Carpenter

Conditions are getting quite cramped for my youngest grandson. During yesterday’s ultrasound—photos for which are far more distinct than last week’s ultrasound—there was one hand nearing the little guy’s face… and (not visible in this printout) a foot pressed up against his forehead, according to the technician. Quite a feet, er, feat!

The limited space must be why Mama Brianna experienced such mighty movement from the nearly newborn contortionist on Monday…

June 25, 2014

Catching some (indirect) rays

June 25, 2014/ Lisa Carpenter

The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.
~ Henry Ward Beecher

indirect sunlight for baby
Jak — five days old

Today's question:

What was your tanning regimen back before we knew better?

June 20, 2014

Brothers break the ice

June 20, 2014/ Lisa Carpenter

Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.
Getting to like you, getting to hope you like me.
— From "The King And I"

Today's question:

No question today, just best wishes for a joy-filled day!

June 17, 2014

Introducing Jak

June 17, 2014/ Lisa Carpenter

Baby Jak arrived yesterday! The precious package weighed in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 21 inches long.

newborn

Seems my third grandson...

February 20, 2013

One word: Introductions

February 20, 2013/ Lisa Carpenter

Jim and I meet Maci Ann, our newest great niece — February 17, 2013

Today's question:

Who is the newest member of your family?

Grandma's Briefs

Grandma's Briefs is for grandmothers and others. Bits on life's second act and the empty nest: the good, bad, humorous and heartwarming of being a baby boomer, grandparent, parent to adult children, wife and writer. Features include lifestyle articles, movie reviews, recipes, product reviews, auto test drives, grandma profiles, and more.