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Friday, December 30, 2016 1:33:52 AM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled A few fun hours ...:
Carol said, "I had Wednesday off work, SO I asked if I could take Brendan downtown to the Grand Rapids Public Museum to see the whale exhibit and the Charlie Brown exhibit and just hang out down there for a few hours. We always have a ton of fun at the..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:26:01 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled Mary Had A Baby:
Carol said, "Last week when Brendan was over for a visit, I asked him if he would sing "Mary Had a Baby" for me BECAUSE the day he sang it in his church program, I did not video it.Brendan is a performer, you have to know this about him. He did not hesitate even..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:26:01 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled Kaity and then Brendan too!:
Carol said, "Last week Monday (December 19), it was Kaity-Girl's usual afternoon here. I picked her up over at her house, we came here to The Beach House and she wore me to a frazzle (!!) for the next three hours--I say that with a smile--because if you could be..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:26:01 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled A quiet Christmas Eve:
Carol said, "It was kind of a slushy-weather Christmas Eve this year. I picked up the kiddos at 2:30 and we headed over here to celebrate the birthday of Jesus at The Beach House.This little Nativity set (Fisher-Price) has gotten a lot of mileage around here. I..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:26:00 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled "Down From His Glory":
Carol said, "The designing of my Christmas card is a challenge every year. After it is finished and at the printers, I say to myself: NEXT year, I'm going to get this finished in October! But I never ever START working on it until the week of Thanksgiving--so..." more
Sunday, December 18, 2016 6:26:16 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled Random pictures from the last few weeks ...:
Carol said, "I love preparing for Christmas, decorating my house, designing my Christmas card, telling the Christmas story to my grandchildren, and having them over to share the joy and beauty. Kaity and I built a nice layout the other day and she actually..." more
Sunday, December 18, 2016 6:26:16 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled More of our winter wonderland ...:
Carol said, "It has been astoundingly gorgeous around here for the past two weeks. It is almost too much for me at times--seriously! The pure beauty of fresh show ... outlining trees, fences, wild grass, fields ... I found a new little area to explore..." more
Sunday, December 18, 2016 6:26:16 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled More pictures of the grandchildren:
Carol said, "There is nothing super about any of these pictures ... except they are of my beautiful grandchildren, who have made my life full of purpose in these last few years. I love them dearly, and they love me too. I'm thankful for them every day. Kaity..." more
Sunday, December 18, 2016 6:26:16 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled The cutest little angel EVER ...:
Carol said, "Having been the darling-est sheep in all the world LAST year in the Christmas program, this year our little sweetheart was an angel ... Here he is with his darling sparkling halo, his wings, and everything. His mama told me she saw him..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:16:01 AM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled For Robin ... I love these!:
Carol said, "Hi Robin--Just a word of explanation ... I edited some of the favorites and much of the editing is subtle--either brightening up faces, or lightening shadows, etc. So it might look like I have uploaded the same picture 3x--but I haven't--honest!..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:10:09 AM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled December 1:
Carol said, "Last Thursday's date night with Brendan was to Breton Village Mall to see their fabulous train layout. Brendan had been to see if 2x prior, but he wanted to show it to his grandma! So we went. Brendan was SO excited. He was running around and..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:10:09 AM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled First Snow, December 4:
Carol said, "Technically, we had a little dusting of snow a few weeks back, but nothing that accumulated or stuck around for more than an hour; so I think yesterday, could be called our first official snowfall of this winter season. As always, I..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:01:57 AM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled Brendan! Such sweetness!:
Carol said, "Since today is November 30 and I haven't posted in several weeks, I'm going to try to run a few memorable pictures/occasions this evening and narrate them later (hopefully)."
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:01:57 AM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled Pictures from 11/19/16, Saturday evening
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:01:56 AM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled The JOY of Emma:
Carol said, "Another Saturday night sleepover with Ems. The four kiddos had spent Saturday evening here at the Beach House, and then Ems spent the night. She and I stopped at Best Buy and picked up a couple of movies to watch in the next few weeks. We watched..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:01:56 AM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled Christopher is THIRTEEN!
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 7:29:57 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled Grandma's little helper ...:
Carol said, "I'm a week late in posting these pictures of Brendan dear. He came over, I think last Wednesday (instead of Thursday) and since it was SUCH a lovely autumn day, we enjoyed the beautiful outdoors. Brendan LOVES my lawn mower (so does Kaity-Girl)..." more
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 7:29:57 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled :
Carol said, "The kiddos came over to my house Saturday afternoon. Our main mission was to order Chris's birthday presents. You see, we are pretending it is Chris's GOLDEN BIRTHDAY this year because ... well, he turns THIRTEEN, which is kind of a big deal; plus,..." more
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 7:29:57 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled Kaity time ...:
Carol said, "It's difficult to choose a favorite day for me around here. My life is happier than it has ever been these few years living in this little space I call home. I love it here ... and I love playing with my little children when they come over. Mondays..." more
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 5:43:50 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled A misadventure out at Grand Haven:
Carol said, "Date: November 5, 2016This is MY pier out at Grand Haven. MY pier WITHOUT the cat walk. Completely dis-assembled and SO sad looking! But what a beautiful night to visit Grand Haven. My brother David and Carol were in town--such a nice..." more
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 5:43:50 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled Medicine for a wounded grandma:
Carol said, "Since I had fallen on my face Saturday evening, I was quite wiped out Sunday. It's never a good idea to pick a fight with concrete! I had seven stitches in my head, had received a tetanus shot, was bruised everywhere and my eye was getting more..." more
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 5:43:50 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled More company for an invalid grandma:
Carol said, "Narrate later ..." more
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 4:15:55 PM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled Wednesday at my house ...:
Carol said, "There was really nothing very remarkable about my time with Brendan this week ... except it was a WEDNESDAY after work instead of a THURSDAY. We just came home to my house and ... played with every little thing--mostly the stuffed animals. We..." more
Friday, December 30, 2016 1:33:52 AM
Carol Jones wrote a blog post titled Christmas Day 2016:
Carol said, "Christmas fell on a Sunday this year. I love it when it does that! Calvary Church has been going through its Grace Beyond building project and last Sunday (December 18) was our first Sunday back "home" to worship after spending the last eight months..." more