Yes, fiends — this is one of those “Grammie” posts. Actually, it’s a “mama” post, too. As you know, Sunday was #1 Son’s 30th birthday. Jake and Justin’s other grandma (and good friend) Jane took some great photos at the party, and they’re just too cute not to share. Thanks, Jane! The birthday boy and [...]

Another memory. At the lake, 1981 It was 24 October — a miserable, cold, sleety, rainy Friday morning in 1980. I reported to the hospital for my C-section at 6 a.m., and by 11:00, little Seamus greeted the world. At that point, the weather — and everything else in my universe — was fine. He [...]

But a great one. Jake was busier than any three-year-old, ever. Great party on Saturday, then the county fair, followed by craziness at our house until almost noon on Sunday. Grammie is officially worn out. If only I could have the week off now…heh. It was a fantastic time. Only bad part: my pictures of [...]

…and loving it! It’s Mavis and the Fink, motoring down I-71. Hmmm. I guess I should put the hotel in the GPS, ja? Pictures forthcoming. Looking forward to a fun couple of days, cuz you know, school starts next week. Yippy. FO

So we didn’t bake clams, but we had a real nice time. I felt like Queen for a Day. Last Sunday, my family threw a combined birthday party for the Thriller and me (our birthdays are a month apart). The best part, of course, was having everyone at the house at the same time. Mavis [...]