25 years ago my Mom married Harold. At the time we were happy for them but we had no idea how much we had to celebrate. So when the chance to celebrate their silver anniversary came around- we threw a big western themed party!
One of the hidden benefits of having Harold join the family, was the fringe benefit grandparents. Grandma
Vernie immediately accepted that she had two new granddaughters. She bought us Christmas presents that year- pajamas and a jewelery box that I still have. Then she kept my college mail box full with letters from Iowa. Today she's happily Grandma
Vernie to an entire generation of little people. And there is nothing "step" about it.
Gina is my oldest friend. We've been friends since we were 2. Our Mom's served in the PTA and the Girl Scouts together. They joined about 60 other family and friends at the big shindig.
My boys looked handsome. And they can trust that I do indeed keep my word. You will notice that no pictures of the boys dancing the YMCA or dancing with their mom appear on this blog. Although this opportunity certainly did present itself!
One of the hidden benefits of having Harold join the family, was the fringe benefit grandparents. Grandma Vernie immediately accepted that she had two new granddaughters. She bought us Christmas presents that year- pajamas and a jewelery box that I still have. Then she kept my college mail box full with letters from Iowa. Today she's happily Grandma Vernie to an entire generation of little people. And there is nothing "step" about it.
Gina is my oldest friend. We've been friends since we were 2. Our Mom's served in the PTA and the Girl Scouts together. They joined about 60 other family and friends at the big shindig.
My boys looked handsome. And they can trust that I do indeed keep my word. You will notice that no pictures of the boys dancing the YMCA or dancing with their mom appear on this blog. Although this opportunity certainly did present itself!
