For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

When Lila Moore inherits her grandfather’s house, she finds herself in a small Midwestern town where margarine is never an acceptable substitution for butter, a coveted family recipe can serve as currency, and the friend who will take your darkest secrets to the grave will still never give you the secret to her prize-winning begonias.

Crochet 55

Crochet Baby Bills Grandfather 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

They provided Christmas and birthday toys and on occasion provided direct financial aid. My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). They drove the 200 mile trip on holidays and birthdays to celebrate with us. Why are we boomers more involved?

Grandchildren 220

Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2012

What memories do you hope your children will share with others present on that sad occasion? My grandfather: He inspired me to value relationships and to try hard to make things happen rather than wait for them to happen. The best place to start is at the end of your journey. How will they describe the influence you had on their lives?

Building 200

Building Kids and Family Parenting Journal 200

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 15, 2013

For me, it was one of my great aunts and uncles who lived at one end of a dirt road, down from my grandfather. We swung back and forth until we cooled down, then we raided my aunt’s kitchen for something to eat with tea or lemonade or, on very special occasions, an ice-cold bottle of Coke.

Aunt 63

Aunt Uncle Grandfather Outdoors 63