
April 26th is National Pets and Kids Day and Terri Schrandt, the hostess of the Sunday Stills Challenge featured here, is celebrating!
The photo above is my grandson with his Newfoundlander foster dog. He’s getting so big! (The kid and the dog, lol)

Someone looks grumpy 🙂
Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation.
Lois Wyse

My kidlet and her kidlet from last Christmas. It’s hard to be so far away from them.

Me and my daughter moons ago on the ferry to Vancouver Island- it was always my happy place 🙂

My baby kitty, Harley, soaking up the sun’s warm rays.

This is my youngest brother’s little one. Isn’t she adorable? 🙂
All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.
Magic Johnson

My daughter (youngest one) and her cousins having fun in the sun.

My baby dog, Mickey. He was a Mexican Hairless Chihuahua with a gimpy front leg and a tongue that hung from the side of his mouth, but I loved him ❤

My brother and I as kids dressed up for picture day.

Grandson sharing his joy of life. See the iceberg in the background?
I’m grateful technology allows us to share digital photos and visit via Zoom or Facetime. Do you get to see your kids during this crazy time?

This last one is for Becky B’s #BrightSquares photo challenge- my grandson testing his balancing skills!
Thanks for sharing these awesome snippets of time, Jacquie. Love what you said about grandchildren being the dots that connect generations. So true!
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Thanks, Jan. Time passes in the blink of an eye, it seems.
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That it does!
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Thanks for sharing these lovely photos, Jacquie. Time passes all too quickly.
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It sure does! Inside, I’m still a teenager, lol
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Love your photos Jacquie. I had a HS friend who had a newfoundland. He was such a big oaf but we all loved him.
https://troyerslovinglife.blogspot.com/2021/04/taking-in-life-around_0616229107.html
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They’re lovely animals! Thanks for the link, Kirstin, I’m on my way over 🙂
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Oh my…I loved each and everyone of these photographs, Jacquie. So much joy in all of the faces! I’ve always wanted a Newfoundlander…they’re so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
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They’re lovely animals, Jill- so friendly 🙂
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LOVE these!🥰
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Thank you, Kim!
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Kids, grandkids, dogs, and cats, aren’t these what makes life worth living and more full? I know some folks choose to have neither but I can’t imagine missing out on precious moments as you share with us here, Jacquie! I loved walking down memory lane with you and hope you get to see your family in person soon. Those Newfoundlands are quite amazing! And I dearly love that quote about the generations! Have a wonderful week!
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Thank you, Terri! Our loved ones fulfill our lives and make it worthwhile ❤
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My world would be grey without my wonderful dog. Love this day!
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Pets are as much part of the family as our children ❤
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oh these are so wonderful – what a wondrous collection and love my balancing square. Isn’t he amazing 😀
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Yes, he is. He was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 7- every day is a gift ❤
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Amazing, and with a dog or more as companions of children always great. Thank you for sharing, Jacquie! Best wishes, Michael
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Thank you, Michael. He’s grown so much since I saw him last!
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Such beautiful photos!
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Thank you!
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I love the quote about grandchildren. Each of your photos is packed with fond memories, Jacquie. Your grandson is so big, and it’s lovely he has a newfound dog. Is he your youngest grandson. I remember you said you moved to close to your daughter to help take care of your grandson. Is he the one? I know they moved.
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Yes, he’s my only grandchild, Miriam. We moved here to help care for him when he was five and in a couple of weeks he’ll be fourteen! Time flies, lol
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I agree, Jacquie. Time goes by so quickly. I’m glad you’re so productive. You pen doesn’t run out of ink!
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Lol, I wish 🙂
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Wonderful photos, Jacquie. 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Ha ha! Very nice Jacquie. What obvious smiles there are on those dog faces; dogs are smart to know they are being celebrated! 👍👍🍂🍮🍂🍂🍮💓
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Thanks, AOC. The dogs are happy even if my grandson looks grumpy 😊
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No, your grandson does not look grumpy at all. One thing for sure is that you all are a happy loving family and know how to have fun! 💓💓💓💓💓
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❤
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A true blast from the past Jacquie! We see ourselves in those dots.
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So true, Wayne. I wish I had taken more time to enjoy those years before they were gone ❤
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If you can remember them Jacquie,they ain’t over.
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True. It’s never too late to go after those precious memories!
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no one has truly passed until the last person who knew them passes themselves.
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