Tag Archives: Grandma

Two Toddlers and the Toe

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

Having two toddlers in a room can create some sweet moments. Having two toddlers in a room can lead to some challenging moments. Having two toddlers in a room will certainly provide some humorous moments. Little Miss sat on the … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Grandmothers

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Climbing Downhill

It was a dinosaur party.  It was fun to plan, fun to do and it is fun to remember.  Both grandmothers were invited and both drove three hours to attend.  Here they both are with the birthday boy. Years later, … Continue reading →

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About Those Photos…

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

If you have looked at the age progression photos I’ve put together and shared here over the last weeks, you have seen men and women physically transform through pictures as they age.  For me, and others who knew them personally, the changing faces represent … Continue reading →

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Moving Through Time – “Take 4”

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

I have put together age progression photos of three sets of our grandparents.  Click here, here and here to see them. Creating age progression photos of our fourth set of grandparents presented more of a challenge. I have no pictures of my … Continue reading →

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Moving Through Time – Grand Procession of Granny and Gramps

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

This is the third set of our grandparents that I have had the privilege of knowing and displaying pictures of.  Granny and Gramps lived long lives and we are fortunate to have pictures from every stage. Gramps is shown here. And … Continue reading →

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Moving Through Time – More Grand People

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

Last week, I shared age progression photos of a set of loved grandparents (click here to view that post).  Today, I’ll do the same with another loved pair of grand people. I’m thankful there were enough pictures to have fun with.  … Continue reading →

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Moving Through Time – Grand People

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

Thanks to the  generosity of others, we are fortunate to have a great number and variety of pictures of our relatives and ancestors.  Over the past few years, I have used Photoshop to crop and adjust the lighting of pictures. … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Eleanor

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

I’ve written about her here before. I respected and adored her and felt accepted and loved by my grandmother-in-law.  She lived to the age of 93, long enough to see her children have children, and to know and love some … Continue reading →

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The Family Bed

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

I adored my husband’s grandmother.  She was a walking family history book, full of interesting stories and names that went farther back in years than I could comprehend.  Love flowed from her generously…through her eyes and her smile and in … Continue reading →

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It Stood the Test of Time

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

While visiting my mother-in-law, she brought out a gift she had received years ago from my oldest son.   I was surprised how well it had aged.  He is 27 now.  It was sweet that she kept it.  I had forgotten all … Continue reading →

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