Tag Archives: joy

“Plan B” Is A Much Better Option

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Ray V.

Today was a rare (well, maybe not that rare) Sunday that I had to go in to the office for a few hours. On my way in, I stopped by the beach and watched the sun rise at exactly 0700 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021, 25 blogs, granddaughters, Grandfather, Grandparents | Tagged aging, generations, grace, Grandaughters, grandfathers, grandsons, joy, life | 4 Comments

Soaking It Up

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Ray V.

Am I the only one that sees some similarities between babies and dogs? In a few days, our granddaughter will be ten months old and it seems that she embraces all that is new around her con mucho gusto. Like … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, learning | Tagged Babies, development, dogs and babies, joy, surroundings | 6 Comments

No Nuggets

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Ray V.

Today we experienced the next step of understanding what it means to be a grandparent. We have conclusive proof as the baby has no “nuggets,” so “SHE” it is! Cole contributed to our family tradition of girls, girls, girls. Halfway … Continue reading →

Posted in Grandparents | Tagged first daughter's pregnancy, Grandparents, joy | 9 Comments

What Happens When You Take Away Their iPhones

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Ray V.

Below is an example of enthusiastic joy when Martha, a 2-year old rescue meets Henry, a 10-month old rescue. We took away their iPhones, so they had to find something else to do. It didn’t take more than a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Aiken SC, dogs, rescue dogs | Tagged Aiken SC, enthusiasm, joy, puppies playing, rescue dogs | 12 Comments

The First Look

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Ray V.

It’s been a week since the wedding. Not mine, but our daughter, Elissa’s. Things are getting back to normal. Well as normal as that can be in our house. One of the “processes” that I was not anticipating is something … Continue reading →