So many memories…

After high school and when there was no special man in my life, I asked Ma and Pa for a man for Christmas.  They came through.  That year they gave me my large ceramic Santa. I remember how pleased they were to have “gotten” me.  Another year I asked for sexy socks.  Yes, my love of socks goes back a long ways.  Once again, they delivered.  I still have the red socks in my drawer that have the word sexy all over them.  Again, I remember how pleased they were with themselves.

I met Tim when I lived alone in Lawrence.  However, on our first date Ma and Pa were visiting for the weekend.  I didn’t think it was fair to have Tim meet my parents since he wouldn’t be expecting it.  They parked across the street and sat in the car when he picked me up.  Ma kept Pa from using the binoculars to check him out.  We didn’t tell Tim about this till several years later.

I love to think about Pa with his glint in his eye doing or saying something and Ma responding with “Charlie!”.

 

Love

Laurie

Forever Thankful

It's so hard to think of just one story to encapsulate Grandma and Grandpa so we made a word cloud which includes just a few of the things that came to mind. I will never forget the warm, supportive, positive, and nurturing home that they cultivated. I will always remember the family gatherings whether it was Easter, July 4, Christmas, a birthday, or a family dinner. Sitting around the table with Grandma and Grandpa in their usual spots (Grandma with easy access to the kitchen), I loved listening to the conversation and always felt like they wanted to hear what I had to say as well. I'm am so grateful for the time we shared. Love you Grandma and Grandpa!

Memories of Grandma and Grandpa

 I remember when Grandpa Al, Grandpa, and I went golfing at the Haven Golf course.  It had sand greens.  It was a fun time and both Grandpa and Grandpa Al were surprised at some of the good shots I made.  Ha!

I remember our shopping trips with Grandma, which were for our birthday and then we would go out to eat for lunch.  In the later years, we always went to Panera.  Grandma and I would often go there after her heart appointment in Wichita.  We always had the Buy 2 special.  We chose broccoli cheddar soup and 1/2 a tuna sandwich. Plus, a Dr. Pepper to drink.

My drives to the pasture with Grandma and Grandpa were good. However, the ones with Grandma were always special.  We were always thrilled when we saw deer or other wildlife.  Grandma could also drive a mean lawn mower around the pasture when we were mowing. 

Love, Pamey

 One special memory I have of Grandma and Grandpa is one day I was helping clean out a flower bed in the back yard.  Grandma and I had filled up the blue plastic round tub with rope handles.  Grandma was going to carry it to the trash cart.  Grandpa jumped up and took hold of one side, his cane in the other hand and they both carried it away.  I've always wished I had a photo.

Another favorite memory is hearing Grandpa tell about meeting Grandma and asking her to marry him within a week!