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Mom’s 97th Birthday!

Mom’s 97th Birthday!

Kate and I went back to Lombard, Illinois for my Mom’s 97th birthday on June 1st 2021.  We met up with Caroline and Martin Greer, who graciously picked us up at the airport Continue reading “Mom’s 97th Birthday!”

Author GeoffPosted on June 12, 2021Categories Family

Tribute to Gentle Ben

Tribute to Gentle Ben

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”

Author GeoffPosted on November 8, 2020November 25, 2020Categories Family, General, PhotographyTags ben, dogs, pets3 Comments on Tribute to Gentle Ben

Ben’s Life in Photos

Ben’s Life in Photos

Ben’s photo history  after his first year:

Continue reading “Ben’s Life in Photos”

Author GeoffPosted on November 8, 2020November 8, 2020Categories Family, General, PhotographyTags ben2 Comments on Ben’s Life in Photos

Family Campout at Loon Lake July 14, 2019

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”

Author GeoffPosted on November 23, 2019November 29, 2019Categories Family, TravelTags camping, family camping, Loon Lake

Winter 2018 Visit With Mom

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”

Author GeoffPosted on December 23, 2018January 8, 2019Categories FamilyTags chicago, mom1 Comment on Winter 2018 Visit With Mom

Thanksmas 2018

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”

Author GeoffPosted on December 20, 2018January 8, 2019Categories FamilyTags thanksmas1 Comment on Thanksmas 2018

Family Visit to Georgia

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”

Author GeoffPosted on May 17, 2018May 28, 2018Categories FamilyTags chance, family, georgia2 Comments on 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”

Author GeoffPosted on December 27, 2017February 22, 2018Categories FamilyTags family event, family reunion, xmas

Chance is One Year Old!!

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!!”

Author GeoffPosted on December 5, 2017December 12, 2017Categories FamilyTags chance2 Comments on Chance is One Year Old!!

LA to see Jamie and Angela

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”

Author GeoffPosted on August 26, 2017December 12, 2017Categories Family, TravelTags atticus, jamie, LA1 Comment on LA to see Jamie and Angela

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