Another baby announcement, plus GRAND Social No. 89 link party

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Like many grandmas, I love baby announcements. Not just those announcing a new grandbaby headed my way (though I did share that last week), but those that thrill other grandparents-to-be. And those announcements, too, that are just plain unique and creative. Such as this one:...
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Baby bump surprise and Grand Social No. 87 link party for grandparents

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As many of you know, my third grandchild is due in June. Mommy-to-be (for the third time) Megan, in her fourth month of pregnancy, texted a photo to me Saturday of the baby bump.

This is the photo:

baby bump 

Ummm... She was sporting...

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Special delivery plus GRAND Social No. 86 link party for grandparents

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It's often the little things that make you smile. Yesterday, for me, it was the delivery of my newspaper.

Like much of the country, it's been cold and snowy in Colorado (though admittedly not as snowy as many spots farther east). My newspaper is usually thrown from the delivery person's vehicle into my driveway, meaning I must walk a ways to get it. Yesterday, though, it arrived...

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Resolutions? Plus GRAND Social No. 85 link party for grandparents

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It's the last Monday of 2013. Hooray!

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I always tell myself — and others — that I'm not much for making New Year's resolutions. That's a lie, though, I recently realized. I do find myself on the brink of each new year going over in my head and heart the changes I want to make for the bright and shiny months ahead. The last week or so, I've mulled over more than a few changes I hope to put in place, new directions I plan to take.

If you're like me and are considering ways to...

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The Christmas Eve eve GRAND Social link party for grandparents

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I find it hard to believe that tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Even harder to believe is that I think I'm ready for The Big Day except for a bit of this and that, meaning stocking stuffers and such.

Prepared for Christmas

The final prep was the focus of my weekend. I did the last of my gift and grocery shopping on Friday. Jim, Brianna and I enjoyed a holiday visit with...

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