Polka Joe
I don’t know Polka Joe personally. If I have met him, I don’t remember what he looks like. All I know about Polka Joe is what I have heard about him from others. From what I understand, Polka Joe is … Continue reading →
Nathanael
Keys Trip 2011
We made a trip down to Long Key, FL to visit Barbara Reid before she left her Florida house for the summer. We told Grant about the trip a couple of weeks before and he was REALLY excited about it. … Continue reading →
Nana’s Ode to Freddy
What a cute pup you were–tail wagging, ears cocked and listening; Curious, running, smelling–what a cute pup you were.Learning to stay and obey; learning to use the leash–you would bring it and walk at any time.You were a cute Grand puppy–pictures, … Continue reading →
A note to Freddy
Freddy, When Carol and I first started dating – you were there. When Carol and I became a serious couple – you were there. When Carol and I got engaged to be married – you were there. When Carol and … Continue reading →
Goodbye to a friend
Freddy Reid Dungan ~March 15, 1995 – March 24, 2011
Continue reading →Looking at Library Books
While I played with my new camera, Grant looked at his library books and told me about them. Here is a brief series of videos shot with my new camera.
Continue reading →Christmas Video
I hadn’t played with my video software in a while so I thought I would throw together a quick review of Christmas at our house. I was listening to some free music I downloaded today and Grant seemed to like … Continue reading →
More pics
Here are some other recent pictures of Grant for your viewing pleasure:
Continue reading →Christmas 2010
This year was the year that we stayed home for Christmas. Luckily we were still able to see family as Carol’s mom passed through Gainesville on her way to her place down in the Keys. It was nice to spend … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving 2010
This year we traveled for Thanksgiving instead of Christmas. The first half of the trip, including Thanksgiving Day, was spent with my side of the family and the second half was spent with Carol’s. This worked out nicely because both … Continue reading →
Halloween 2010
This Halloween, Grant dressed as Elmo. He had a couple of opportunities to suit up this year. Carol’s workplace has a special night at work each year during the week of Halloween for the children of employees to come and … Continue reading →
Nana’a Visit
Last month Nana came to visit for a few days. We had a great time doing fun things like going to the pool for a swim, playing and swimming in the backyard, shopping, going for wagon rides, and having lunch … Continue reading →
Bedtime Song
Ever since Grant was a newborn we have been singing him a special personalized bedtime song. Now that he is older he wants to sing all his nighttime songs with us. So here he is singing his lullaby song with … Continue reading →
Labor Day Trip
Over the Labor Day weekend we decided to take a weekend trip to the beach. Carol did some research into a place that she’d heard about and booked us three nights in a hotel on Amelia Island near Jacksonville. She … Continue reading →
Crescent Beach Trip
We decided to make another beach trip since Grant really seemed to enjoy it the last time. This time we headed over to Crescent Beach. As usual, the beach was beautiful and not overcrowded. And once again, Grant had a … Continue reading →
Family Photos
Before Gramma and Pa left to go back to Nebraska, we made sure to take some family photos. We forgot to do it the last time we were together and didn’t want to let the opportunity pass this time. Technical … Continue reading →
Family Visit – July 2010
Gramma and Pa Dungan came for a visit over the 4th of July holiday. To keep their visit a relaxing time we decided not to take any day long trips and instead did some things locally. Horse Retirement Farm: After … Continue reading →
Photo Album
Grant and I went through the photo album tonight to see who was in it. He really loves looking at pictures of Great-Grandma Bonnie and Great-Grandpa Bob.
Continue reading →Jacksonville Beach Trip
We recently took a trip over to Jacksonville to relax on the beach. When we first got there we set up our umbrella and beach chairs and then took Grant down to the water. He didn’t show a fondness for … Continue reading →
Mill Creek Farm
For a combination of an early birthday for Grant and a celebration of our 6th wedding anniversary we took a trip to a horse retirement farm that is about 20 miles from our house. There is an older couple that … Continue reading →
May 20 – Grant’s Second Birthday
We were able to celebrate Grant’s birthday with his Aunt Laura this year. Aunt Laura came into town the day before his birthday to see him. On his birthday, while Dad was at work Momma and Laura took Grant to … Continue reading →
Grant’s Many Birthday Gifts
Grant turns two tomorrow, May 20th, and has already enjoyed several new birthday toys which we began introducing one at a time starting several weeks ago. We thought if we gave him everything all at once it might overload his … Continue reading →
Home Improvements and a guest
We recently added on to Grant’s house and he decided to show off his new, larger house to a friend. Taylor Batten came over and they had a great time playing together in the house. They took turns going into … Continue reading →
Washing Hands
Grant has to do this at least twice a day. He loves to use his “step cool” to reach the bathroom sink and the kitchen sink. I will have to take shorter showers in the morning to account for the … Continue reading →
Grant – A New Home Owner
One day last week, after Mama had gone off to work, Dada decided to work on a project. Knowing that Grant loves to ask “who’s home?” and open and close doors, Dada decided to build Grant his own home with … Continue reading →