Happy Birthday!

Grandma and Grandpa are so special! And I think it's so great that they get to share their special day with each other! We love them so much!

Grandma is such a strong woman, she is so encouraging and kind. She makes me feel so loved and I can feel that she loves and cares about me so much. She has the ability to make me feel so special and important, almost like I'm the favorite... but I know she does it to all!

Grandpa is so gentle, hard working, kind, and giving. He is always giving and serving and is so fun with the kids. He serves me every time I come over by entertaining the kids so Grandma and I can talk.

I love hearing the stories of these amazing two. They are my heroes and I am proud that they are my grandparents!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

81, 87

Happy Anniversary

You two are great examples for us all! Happy Anniversary Grandma and Grandpa (Great)! Love you! Hope your day was great!

Fourth of July!

Everyone can post their pictures, but here are some of mine!

Apologies

Hello family. I just wanted to say that I am sorry I haven't gotten more of the "story project" stories up. I started a job in January on the other side of the country (well, not literally) so I was staying with Gma and pa for a while. However, my computer - the one that I need to transfer my recordings into my itunes, was at my family's in QC. Then, with moving to the other side of the country that I work at 2 weeks ago, I just barely got my internet working. More or less, I should have some stories up soon. By the end of this week. I hope...

Love ya bunches!

Bliss

I forgot to post this before... I got a little caught up in January but now that I'm feeling better. This was from our visit in January... the last picture this camera took. Baden was so tired. He walked right up to Grandma Great and almost instantaneously fell asleep on her shoulder. Oh... and she loved it, like I need to say that. He never does that with me so that's even more special that Grandma got to experience it!

Story Project New Audio Format

I changed the audio format from .w4a to .mp3, so I hope that solved anyone's problems with not being able to play it on their computer.

Toodles!

Story Project #2-Grandma

Grandma Episode 2- Working at the drugstore, and other various jobs.
(link below)

In this interview, Grandma talks about serving soda and ice cream to cute guys and movie stars as she worked at the drugstore. She also talks about the other jobs she had growing up as well as work related accidents she experienced. I am sure you will be impressed by all of the different people grandma talks about- she sure does remember them well.

I hope you enjoy her stories.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3891993/Drugstore.mp3

To save / download the audio to your computer, right click on the link and "save target as". That way you have it on your computer. The internet file storage program I am using is only so large...

FYI- same editing disclaimer as SP#1.

Story Project #1-Grandpa

Grandpa Episode 1: Adding machines and other accountant machines.

(Link below)

In this interview, grandpa talks about adding machines (see above), comptometers (see right) , and early calculators. He also talks about how you use to make copies of something (pre-xerox). Other accounting gems heard as well.

I hope you enjoy his stories.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3891993/Adding%20machines.mp3

To save / download the link to your computer, right click and "save target as". That way you have it on your computer. The internet file storage program I am using is only so large...

FYI- The interview is not edited for content. I did edit it a little so that you could hear everyone better. If you want me to edit them (so you can't hear me...) , let me know. Or, do it yourself.

Calling All Family Members

So, for Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas, I thought it would be nice to do what I am calling "The Story Project." When I am over on Saturdays (and any other time) I will record them sharing their memories, experiences, stories, poems, you name it. Not only will it be neat for me to hear these stories from them, but I thought it would only be right and good to share them with everyone, to have them for a long time for us to listen to whenever. The way I see it, it's a gift from me to me, from me to gma and pa, from me to you, and from gma and pa to all of us.

Here is where I need your help:
What do YOU want to hear about? The freezing fishing trip, Grandma growing up in Kanab, their favorite vacation. Really, anything. Reply to this post or email me (Jessica) with your requests.

My plan is to put the recordings/interviews up on this blog (somehow...) and also create a CD of them to give to everybody. I hope that everyone enjoys these special stories-we are so blessed by Grandma and Grandpa and all of our wonderful family.

Teaser: I already recorded about 50 mins of conversation today. Stay tuned- I will have the mp3s up ASAP.