Category Archives: Grandkids

Into the Woods!

Posted on July 7, 2015 by hollydeequilts

Once Upon a Time – a long, long, long time ago…….. Well really it was just May, but that seems a long time ago!  Where is 2015 going? Oh yes, back to my tale…..  Little Toot was in a PLAY! … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Family

Posted on December 31, 2014 by hollydeequilts

A little late in posting but wanted to share some fun from our Thanksgiving break.  My nephew and his family had relocated from San Diego to Dallas and we invited them for Thanksgiving.  My brother and his wife were also … Continue reading →

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It’s the Country Life for Me!

Posted on October 15, 2014 by hollydeequilts

Last week we closed out the construction loan on the new house and were handed over the keys to our new home!  For our first overnight stay we took the grandkids and setup camp in the new home.  We had … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Faire aka Fairy Festival

Posted on October 2, 2014 by hollydeequilts

Each year my son and his wife head north of Houston to Montgomery County where the annual TX Renaissance Festival is held for several weekends in the fall.  They camp with friends the opening weekend, mid-October and then take the … Continue reading →

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All Good Things Must End…..

Posted on September 23, 2014 by hollydeequilts

As our reunion came to an end we had some additional fun activities.  Several attendees headed to the Uintahs for a little target practice.  Some went hiking. We headed to Midway, UT.  My father was born in Midway in 1906. … Continue reading →

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Family Reunion – Day 2

Posted on September 22, 2014 by hollydeequilts

The 2nd day of our re-union was hosted by Aunt Iris’ family, the McCleary’s.  It had been a few years since we had all had the chance to visit – their family has grown so much, adding new daughter-in-laws and … Continue reading →

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A Well Kept Secret – Galveston Children’s Museum

Posted on September 2, 2014 by hollydeequilts

A friend of mine was telling me a new place they took their grandchildren.  In July of 2014 the Galveston Children’s Museum opened to the public.  It is in the basement of the Moody Mansion and I must say it … Continue reading →

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Mighty Muscles Camp!

Posted on August 21, 2014 by hollydeequilts

A couple of weeks ago the grands and I headed to San Antonio for Mighty Muscles Camp.  My 2 grands were joined by a set of triplets and another grand for a total of 6 happy campers!  Mighty Muscles is … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mr. B

Posted on August 20, 2014 by hollydeequilts

Today is Mr. B’s Birthday.  There are a few funny stories about Mr. B that I think I will share here. On the day he was scheduled to arrive I had kept his much older sister (by 1 year 3 … Continue reading →

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Green’s Acres is the Place for Kids (and Me!)

Posted on June 18, 2014 by hollydeequilts

When I see the smiling faces on the grandkids I can’t help but sing (to myself!) Green Acre’s is the Place for Me! Kids need space to play……. They need to be able to explore in nature and just play … Continue reading →

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