Family – Page 3 – Life With Papa

January 12, 2019May 10, 2020 Melanie

Life Goes On

Amen, Family, Travel

Back in 2008, I was invited to speak at an Early Childhood conference in Moscow, Russia. I drug my feet in answering the call because

Crafty, Family, Holidays

Our eldest son, Trae and his sweet wife Corie come to our house for Christmas every other year. The other years, of course, they go

August 5, 2018January 11, 2019 Melanie

Family, Musings

One month ago today, the world changed for my sisters and me, when Mop died. The word “orphan” seems silly to apply to a 60-something

I am not a genius, but I am smart enough to know that my involvement with my grandchildren is based on gracious access granted by

Crafty, Family, Holidays, Recipes

We moved back to our “hometown” of Midlothian Texas about 18 months ago – 5 doors down from our grand babies. That wasn’t really the

Crafty, Family

My red Bertazzoni Range is the biggest splurge I’ve ever made. I’m aware that a much less expensive stove would serve just fine for the

Crafty, Family, Grandparenting

We have lived in this house now for 18 months. As is generally the case with me, I was all gung-ho for the first several

Beach, Family, Housekeeping

I think that the word “hoarder” may be a little harsh, but I’m not sure. I’m at the beach, with the express purpose of moving

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 Melanie

Family, Grandparenting, School, Travel

“All I really want to do in my whole life is go to see George Washington’s house!” Coby said one day last spring when I

June 21, 2017January 11, 2019 Melanie

Family, Musings

June 12 would have been my parents’ 64th anniversary. Movie star beautiful, they were married when she was just 18 and he was 21. Their