Real estate blog entries tagged with grandchildren

Blog entries tagged with "grandchildren":

grandchildren: John Ward, November 20, 1944 - October 03, 2008 - 10/04/08 01:43 PM

You Left A Footprint On Many Hearts

My life here was just a stepping stone...
to learn and teach the things God wanted you all to know.
I was never meant to stay....
some journeys just last longer than others.
Now that I am gone, I need you to let … (4 comments)

grandchildren: Active Rain isnt just about business anymore! - 09/20/08 03:23 PM

I have been a member of Active Rain for a long time. Unfortunately, I havent utilized it to its fullest potential. This morning, I was looking around at some blogs that I had been missing and quickly realized something. What is that something? Active Rain is not just about real estate. … (26 comments)

grandchildren: National Grandparents Day, strolling with my girl - 08/29/08 12:12 PM

I got a call yesterday from my 6 year old granddaughter. She is the apple of her Grandfather's eye and knows how to make this gruff (sometimes) old man melt. I took her and her little brother to Disney World just after New Year's and am their favorite grandparent.
Now, I … (8 comments)

grandchildren: Spiked Hair, Stars in the Sky, Enthusiasm for Life - 08/26/08 10:11 PM

I just had to write about my youngest grandson Liam tonight. He is 5 years old and will enter kindergarten tomorrow.
Tonight I was thinking of his excitement the other day when he said to me, "Hey Mammie, you should try butter on english muffins they are great." He had such … (10 comments)

grandchildren: What A Wonderful Day This Is! - 08/22/08 10:02 AM

Woke up this morning in Sunny California near the beach in Ventura!
The Best part of all? I am visiting my grandchildren! A mini vacation from work and the heat of Arizona, a trip to the doctor at UCLA and the luxury of spending time with two of my favorite little people … (3 comments)

grandchildren: Grandson with Autism - 08/14/08 10:39 PM

My wife and I have been blessed with 5 beautiful grandchildren. Two of them we do not get to see any more, but love them more and more each passing minute. Our youngest grandchild lives only a half block from us and he just started kindergarden. What a boy he is! He … (0 comments)

grandchildren: Only From the Mouth of a Child.... - 07/31/08 09:08 PM

I thought I'd share this bit of humor...along with a lesson on how your actions and words can send a message to children. Although not always the message you had intended !
For 10 years prior to getting into Real Estate I owned a retail business which among other things included some candy … (13 comments)

grandchildren: Weekend at Lake Keowee - 07/18/08 06:18 AM

One of my sons has asked me to join his family and his wife's family at their lake house this weekend. You guessed it, rain possibility today and all day tomorrow. We can't complain though, as we still have drought conditions in a several state area. We had some nice rain about … (4 comments)

grandchildren: What is a Grandparent? - 07/14/08 12:05 AM

What is a Grandparent?

The authors are anonymous. The thoughts are priceless.
Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of her own. They like other people's.
Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them. They are so old … (1 comments)

grandchildren: HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL YOU WONDERFUL FATHERS! - 06/15/08 09:17 AM

Fathers Day is a great day to celebrate our "dads". My dad has been gone for nearly 27 years, he had a heart attack at 61.
Daddy was a kind and gentle man. He seldom got mad, but if he told you to do something, you had better do it. He … (14 comments)

grandchildren: My Granddogger - 06/12/08 07:19 PM

My granddaughter's little Toy Fox Terrier (my granddogger) is staying with me this week while the family is on vacation and she may become a permanent household member. She is a dream pet, does eveything you tell her to do. Really well trained little doggie. Unfortunately, she is almost blind with ongoing eye … (2 comments)

grandchildren: Will it be a DREAMY DECK? or a PRACTICAL PATIO? - 05/31/08 11:39 AM

FINALLY here in Illinois we are entering the season for outdoor enjoyment and pleasure. For those of us (in particular) in my neck of the woods; this time seems so long in the waiting that I want to immerse myself in every moment I can OUTDOORS, for fear tomorrow snow will … (0 comments)

grandchildren: Mother's day.....Everyday..... - 05/08/08 09:55 AM

Let me start by wishing all the Mom's out there the very best and happiest Mother's Day.....Beverly my wife and best friend and especially Shannon, the newest Mom I know and the Mother of my grandson, Luke. I have a true appreciation of the "profession", as I believe that it is … (6 comments)

grandchildren: Where has the time gone... - 05/02/08 11:09 AM

I am the very proud grandmother of three beautiful grandchildren, but this post is about my oldest grandson Christopher, age 19. Chris was named after me, a very wise move on his mother's part since I buy all the Christmas gifts. Always stay on my good side, I say. It seems like just yesterday … (4 comments)

grandchildren: BASEBALL SEASON HAS BEGUN! A GREAT PLACE TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND CLIENTS! - 04/18/08 12:09 PM

Adrian, my ten year old grandson, loves base ball. He lives and breathes it!! He plays first base and batters rarely get by him, he will do the complete splits to get an out! We spend alot of time at the ball park, and what better place to to see old … (6 comments)

grandchildren: IT'S FRIDAY AND TIME TO GET THE GIRLS! - 04/18/08 10:34 AM

Good Morning RAINERS,Even though I live in the Pacific Northwest, even though it is cloudy outside and threatening to SNOW!!!, it is a terrific day when I can drive 45 minutes and see my fabulous grand-girls. They are 2 & 4 and the most wonderful little people in the world. So, … (7 comments)

grandchildren: My Favorite Job - 04/08/08 11:30 AM

I am so lucky that both my daughters live nearby. Meredith and husband, Leigh, have two boys, Jackson, age 4 and Tyler, age Two. Amy and husband, Roger, have two year old Tanner. He's the one on the right. Whenever the adults go on vacation, I have the wonderful opportunity to … (1 comments)

grandchildren: The Next Force in Housing... - 03/18/08 01:16 PM

In an on-line survey held recently of agents across the country 66% saw an increase in home purchases from empty nesters over the last 3 years. Of those surveyed, 52% say "desire to downsize" is the empty nester key reason for a move. 50% say empty nesters look for single-family homes; 49% are … (2 comments)

grandchildren: Snow on the outside, picnic on the inside - 03/01/08 02:56 PM

I just received a call from my Grandchildren, 3 and 5, that they were bringing a picnic to Grandma's. When my children were small and we had days like today, snowy, windy, and the natives would get restless, we had an indoor picnic. Funny I would write my last blog and get … (0 comments)

grandchildren: Grandma REALTOR® - 02/25/08 01:49 PM

Like most of you, I wear many hats. I am a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, parishioner, lay minister, golfer, REALTOR®, student, writer, maker of teddy bears, walker... I must admit my favorite hat is my Grandma hat.
My husband and I are a blended family, sharing seven children and fourteen grandchildren. … (0 comments)

grandchildren: Are You A Downsizing Baby Boomer? - 02/18/08 04:07 PM

Do you want to retire and relocate to a more relaxing and peaceful area? Are you someone who has worked hard all of these years and now it's time for your dream?
Maybe you are thinking of getting out of the city and owning that waterfront or view property? Maybe you … (0 comments)

grandchildren: Weddings - Do it Maui Style - 02/13/08 07:44 PM

Another one "Bites The Dust!"
My very good friend Bonnie Tinsley, Chamber's Bay Real Estate, is in Maui for her son's wedding! It is so VERY exciting having our children marry and add more members to our families. AND grandchildren too.
Bonnie has 3 sons, and this will be her second daughter-in-law. I … (0 comments)

grandchildren: He is Two Years Old Today - 02/07/08 02:09 PM

You all have put up with my updates about my grandchildren. Haiden, my first one has been such a blessing and such a joy to watch--it is so hard to believe that today he is two years old. I always thought life was boring before I had children--but grandchildren, to me, is … (7 comments)

grandchildren: Two New Grandbabies In One Month! - 01/04/08 09:58 PM

For the past few days, I've been a little slow with acknowledging your comments... with good reason. I've been spending a lot of time at the hospital with my son and daughter-in-law, who just had their first baby, Jack Lawrence. We're very fortunate to have them nearby, in Northern Virginia - about … (32 comments)

grandchildren: Needham - 11/16/07 08:01 PM

Well there is one more thing about Thanksgiving that I think of and that is wonderful Owen's Poultry Farm. It happens to be within walking distance of my house. That was great place to go when my son was growing up. We would walk over to see the chickens, turkeys, pheasants, … (0 comments)

grandchildren: Interesting news Story - 09/05/07 12:32 PM

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. -- A Riviera Beach man has as many grandchildren as candles on his birthday cake -- about 100.
Cleve Dixon's 101st birthday is on Wednesday. Born on Sept. 5, 1906, Dixon had 11 children who have produced about 100 children among them. Most of his children, grandchildren and … (0 comments)

grandchildren: Daily Fair Diary Day Two - 08/12/07 06:54 PM

I had the early shift Saturday arriving at the fair grounds a little before 9 a.m. There is something special about directions that include "turn right at the goat barn, go to the end and then turn into the vendor lot next to the livestock exhibitor parking".
The gates opened and the … (2 comments)

grandchildren: SecretsTo Being The Favorite Grandmother - 05/24/07 02:25 PM

Come on all you Grandmothers out there, admit it--you want to be the favorite! Whether it's your daughter's child(ren) or your son's child (ren) you want to be the favorite. Most of us don't want to admit that there is competition between the grandmothers but we all know it … (4 comments)

grandchildren: New to Blogging - 03/17/07 04:37 PM

Okay, Here I go. I just had my 1st "lesson" on Tuesday at our monthly office meeting about blogs. I got very excited about the potential for connecting with others and expanding my business relationships. I am excited to see where this goes and what results I'll get.
I am babysitting … (5 comments)