Ben joined our family on December 7, 2005. He was just over seven weeks old having been born on October 18th. His father was pure bred golden retriever who lived a couple doors down from his mom who was half yellow lab and half golden. Continue reading “Tribute to Gentle Ben”
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Ben’s Life in Photos
Ben’s photo history after his first year:
Family Campout at Loon Lake July 14, 2019
This year the Stewart/Gast family converged on Loon Lake in July for three days of camping. They came from Portland, LA, and Elk Grove to one of Kate and my favorite lakes. Continue reading “Family Campout at Loon Lake July 14, 2019”
Winter 2018 Visit With Mom
In December, Kate and I flew back to Illinois to see my beautiful mother in my home town of Lombard. Mom is still active, healthy and independent at the wise old age 94. Continue reading “Winter 2018 Visit With Mom”
Thanksmas 2018
This year the family celebrated Thanksmas in southern California at Jamie and Angela’s new home. Lots of games, pinnata at the local park, Tibetan bells blessing of the house, Christmas gifts for all, and wonderful food and drinks. Continue reading “Thanksmas 2018”
Family Visit to Georgia
In April I flew back to Chicago to pick up my mom so we could once again, drive down to Georgia to visit my son, Zach, his wife Tara, daughter Ella and my new grandson Chance. It was gorgeous spring weather Continue reading “Family Visit to Georgia”
The 2017 Stewart Family Christmas
This year the annual family event was held in the Sacramento area. Great time had by all. About eight of the photos below were taken by Nigel and Angela, as noted. Continue reading “The 2017 Stewart Family Christmas”
Chance is One Year Old!!
My grandson, Chance, just turned one year old on 12/6/17. Here are some pics of his first birthday Continue reading “Chance is One Year Old!!”
LA to see Jamie and Angela
In early August we drove down to LA with our grandson Atticus to visit with Jamie and Angela for the weekend. As always, they had some great places Continue reading “LA to see Jamie and Angela”
Easter Egg Hunt 2017
This is the 7th or 8th Easter Egg hunt at Nanna and Gramps. As usual along with Molly, Nigel, Atticus and Olallie were Continue reading “Easter Egg Hunt 2017”