First trip of the year since I broke the arm. This was planned since last year. It was Grandpapa & Grandmama going out to Virginia to watch our little Ms. Ruby and take care of the dog’s, Jack and Harper while Missy and Connor went to the hospital to have our 8th grand baby. Ms. Ruby is our 7th.
We flew out on April 8th which was the day of the Eclipse so that was pretty cool, seeing the eclipse from the air…I’m not sure if that is a real pic of the eclipse. Our daughter-in-law, Hannah, sent it to me. I just thought it was a really cool picture as we were flying that day too !!!
One of my favorite song’s…Bonnie Tyler/Total Eclipse of the Heart …
Bonnie Tyler/Total Eclipse of the Heart Eclipse/April 8thSouthwest AirlinesEclipse (I think)Sweet Lil Ms. Ruby
Can there be a cuter pic of her !!!! I took so many pics b/c she just loves, loves, loves the camera, and her grandmama too 🙂 …
We were so lucky b/c when we were in the air, Connor & Missy were at the hospital having grand baby #8 Mr. Samuel…So by the time we landed he had made his appearance. Everything went perfect, we are so blessed.
#frainsthename
A few more pics of grandmama doing her favorite thing , i.e. holding her grandbabies …
Pure joy and love…Thank you so much for sharing you family w/us…Love and Hugs to our growing family …
I know I have not been keeping up with the A/Z thing, but better late than never. Today is the letter “P” which I thought would be good place to start back in b/c “P” is the letter that my name starts with, Patricia. Sorry I messed up, it’s the letter “N” today…
Maybe a little music would be nice. Whenever I hear this song, I think of my sister’s.
My life has been a very interesting journey. One that I would classify as not your run of the mill life. Nothing boring about or dull about it. When I was raising my kids, I had 5, and they would complain “I’m bored” I replied it’s a good thing to be bored. I would’ve loved to be bored.
It was a pretty normal start, I was #4 out of 4 girls. My oldest sister was born in 55 and I was born in 59 so mom & dad had their hands full with 4 girls back, to back, to back and done. There was a set of Irish Twins in there, the first two.
We were all in highschool together which was not so much fun for me. Every time a new school year started and the teacher would do roll call, for me it was, “You don’t have a sister named, blah, blah, blah do you and I finally said no.” I learned they didn’t have such a great rep with the school staff, who knew.
Then the wedding’s and the babies started and yes more drama. Besides the 1st and last grand baby, there was at least 2 of us PG all the time for 10 years. One year a baby was born in February, June, November and the last one in March. Dad was pretty much a coo coo bird with all the baby drama.
The Family Finally the truth can be told…I am the cutest <3Me & DadMomMe & DadDad giving me away Highschool Graduation Picture
We all had a pretty good time growing up together, it’s family what can I say.
One last thing, when we would be the “Monkey’s” a group from the 60’s I was Peter Tork, the last one who know one even knew and when we were the Beatle’s yes you got it I was Ringo. Whatever, I think they saved the best for last 😉 …
Another coincidence … My best friend that I’ve been with for around 45 years also has 4 sister’s in her family. We definitely know the drill. She was #2 and I was #4, but we do know what goes on in a family full of sister’s…Happy Tuesday, AtoZer‘s…
Landed safely in Richmond, VA…Now we’re in Henrico and I’m still posting in AtoZ !!!! Y A Y for me. I have forgotten how much energy you need running around after a toddler, OMG !!! I’m also reminded of what a blessing it is to hold onto that little finger. She is such a wonderful little girl and her baby brother is so perfect. I’m dying to post pictures of just how perfect the baby is, but most baby’s are … Grandmama will just have to wait til mom gives the go ahead 😉
Here are some pics that I’ve taken just around town for now 😉
BreakfastGrandpapa & BreakfastHarper and Mz. RubyHarper & Mz. RubyHarper & Mz. RubyStarbucks of course…Richmond
That’s all for today…The weather is beautiful 😉 .Forgot to post this for yesterday … 😉
A day late…Out in VA with our granddaughter Ms. Ruby. It was baby time on Sunday night and we added to our #Frainsthename…Actually he was born on Monday afternoon during the eclipse and we were flying to VA. What a grand day. He was born during the Eclipse… 10 toes and 10 fingers !!! Y A Y
So exciting, when the plane landed all the message’s updated as did the pictures. I love, love, love my grand babies …So funny when we landed and I saw the pics, I screamed out, “I’m a grandmama again !!!” Some smart mouth said, “The wholeworld knows you’re a grandmama again !!” I stood up in the plane and said, “Who’s the ass who has something to say ???” 😉 No reply, guess he wasn’t so tough after all. People don’t mess with the grandmama’s ever !!!
We are spending some much needed grandpapa & grandmama time w/our adorable little Mz. Ruby…
There are many faces of #frainsthename…First I have to give cudo’s to the one who came up with that name. It was our beautius daughter (in-law) Melissa who was also ballerina…
We use it all the time now and I have to say I love being part of this group…What a great name, thank you so much Missy for being so creative. I might as well start with these two of the bunch…
Rehersal Dinner Inv.Mr. & Mrs.Mr. & Mrs. Romeo & JulietConnie ConnieThe FamilyThe new familyI love youRB IICostume PartyMissyMr. & Mrs#Frainsthname
We’re going out there in a few days so I better be careful with all the posting, but I don’t think they’ll mind… 😉 …
Moving on to the Patriarch & the Matriarch of #frainsthename 😉 ….
Mom &. Dad #FrainsthenameDad & MomMom & Dad…The SuitEverything is beautiful at the balletI definitely do !!!48 years you’re still the one
Our #Frainsthename Girl’s
Me & only daughterMerry ChristmasGrandpapa & GoobieThe FamGrandpapa & his girl’s
Last but not least of the #Frainsthename Bunch
The newest addition to the #Frainsthename…Mr. & Mrs. #Frainsthename, Mrs. Hannah & Mr. Matthew
Mr. & Mrs.Mr. & Mrs.Mr. & Mrs.#FrainsthenameOur Richmond FamilyMatthewMatthew
We are a great group of people…I’m so blessed with all the smiles and faces. I love you all. I really can’t believe how great you all are…#mommafrain 😉 …
My mom was a nurse, my sister was a nurse. I told the daughter I didn’t think she should be a nurse, b/c I grew up with nursing and it’s not an easy job. So then she became a nurse…
I’m A Nurse !!!Off to Work I goNurse LizzieI graduate
Like most children they have a mind of their own and they do what they want. I have to say the Medical World is better b/c she’s in it. She’s a great nurse, her grandmother would be proud …
Grandmama
Like all my kids, she’s not just a nurse. She’s a mom just like her me with 3 beautiful daughter’s of her own !!!
Little #1GabriellaLittle #2Christmas, 2023Me & only daughterBakerMy Girl’s
Good for her !!! Motherhood & Nursing
Joseph the Musical
Throw in a little musical theatre just for fun 😉 …
Elan Creations is my husband’s the name my husband gave his artwork…
Self PortraitGlen GaryBootShowLibrary ShowShow
We are a family full of amazing artist’s!!! A very unique and talented group of people that really make this world a better place…
So much to write about here…Dad, The Artist…The Dad, The Suit, The Husband. Where do I start. It will be our 45th wedding anniversary this year. He’s still my best friend.
Mom & Dad…The FamilyMerry Christmas/2023Happy WeddingDad & Connie/VADad & Connie/VARosie loving the napping w/the Little’sOur Rosie w/her person Dad & His Girl
The Artist is a good place to start. It was when Covid started and they locked us all up, (rat bstrds) if you know what I mean 😉 . He had very little to keep himself busy so he started to draw/sketch/paint everything. Now mind you I had been with this guy since 1976 and never once did I see him do anything associated with the art or painting. The only thing I knew about him and art was that whenever the kid’s had a project at school that required art, he was the guy. Here’s a few of his paintings …
ElvisSt PeterThe StairsMatthewThe Potatoe Eater’s/Van GoghThe Tiger’s Come at NightSnow LeopardMonday MorningCovidLeonard CohanJesus
He really is very good. He told me back then he had always wanted to be an artist and I really think he could have. He said that the best career move for an artist is death. I think he’s right. I asked him why he decided on college instead and he told me his mother said no way, you go to college and get a job. Thank you, mother. Starving Artist is a real thing and I know I did not want that. Nor do I like the career move of death. So he just keeps painting and sketching…He really is very talented !!!
A Girl by the SeaMichael JordanAppleMerchant MarineMarilynThe ArtistThe ArtistThe SailorThe Storm on the Sea of GalileeJesus
He also loves his dog’s and they sure do love him !!!
A quick story on one of his pictures. It was a picture of, “The Last Supper.” This was his own creation from different renditions that he studied. That’s how he picks out what he’s going to paint. It sort of just speaks to him. Here’s the painting of, “The Last Supper.”
The Last Supper The Last Supper
He had to do it with a couple different canvases and put them side by side. There were a total of three separate canvases. When he put them all together he asked me what I thought. Being who I am and my attention to detail, I counted the Apostle’s and there were 13…I said to him, “Why are there 13 Apostle’s ?”He said,” b/c I made myself the thirteenth Apostle. I’m the guy with the Apostle resting his head on his shoulder 😉 … ” Clever I thought. I wonder if the nun’s would approve…Probably not 😉 .
I should at least put up a picture of himas a suit. That’s what he does to pay the bills or as he says it, he likes to eat and live indoors 😉 . So do I and he’s made a great life for us both…I love you husband <3 !!!
I call him Connie…Really his name is Connor. I absolutely love, love, love his name. He was our 5th and I already had 3 boys so I was kind of hoping for a sister for my girl. I was one of 4 girls so I was hoping she could have a sister too. Who knew that when it gets later in life, the sister thing not that important…
When we found out I was having a 4th son, I was just happy everything was going fine with the PG. When we were throwing out names, the husband came up with Connor…OMG I was so overjoyed with that name, I just fell in love with my baby Connor…
Connie/#4 Son/Joffrey
It’s hard to write about Connor b/c he is just such a special person. He was our last, and it has been such a joy to be his mom and a privilege. He too became a performer. His first time on a stage was when he was 4 years old as, “John Thomas” for somebody’s high school play. After that it was dancing all the way…
ConnorThe Brother’sConnie & DadThe Brother’s & SisterThe family picture 1993/94Dad, Matthew & ConnieMatthew &n ConnieBaby Connor’s ChristeningThe Brother’sLove that hair !!!Matthew & Connie/Joseph the MusicalMom & ConnieThe Artist (Dad) Sketch of Connie
Connor & his brother Matthew did everything together, so if Matthew danced Connor danced !!!!
I’m going to start with his dancing career, he was amazing on the stage…A real pro
This was before they were married. After watching their performance, the husband leaned over and said, “They are going to get married. They are totally in Love .” I had to agree and I couldn’t be happier to welcome sweet Melissa into our family…
The Courtship…
Costume PartyThe courtship
The Wedding…
The Brother’sMr. & MrsThe Family Growsand Grows
I’m going to start with our famous Cookies that we bake at Christmas…Have so much fun as bakingwith the fam…My happy place.
My Girl’s BakingMy GirlKendall CollegeChristmas CookiesMe and my Girl !!!!!
We do our Christmas Baking downtown at Kendall College in Chicago. So much fun and keeps the mess out of my kitchen. They provide everything you need. Sooo much fun !!!!!!
Christmas…It certainly was memorable !!!!
Grandpapa & Grandmama w/our girl’sER Visit
I at least got the Christmas Picture/Card and Christmas Cookies baked before I fell and broke my arm….Husband managed to get the house decorated !!!
This post was a bit long and it might not be a smooth as I like, but the computer and loading has been a challenge for some reason…Blessing’s from Scarlet, hope you are enjoying, “Scarlet’s Stories !!”
My Ballet Boys what fun they have been…City’s, Stages, Shows, Opening and Closing Nights. Waiting back stage for my stars of the show, sitting in the car in the back alley as the company starts exiting the theater…“Tell me how the show went, Oh mom I was getting sick back stage, I think I have the flu. Don’t tryto make me stay home tomorrow or I’ll lose my spot !!!! I’m going to dance.”Says my 3rd son after opening night for the Nutcracker, Joffrey Ballet, Downtown Chicagoat the Auditorium on Congress Street. Yes he was big timenow and he knew how hard it was to get there.
Company PictureNutcrackerNutcracker
I was not going to make him stay home as we had a houseful of sick people that year. Everyone went down. I’ve seen it up close and personal how hard the performing arts really are oh and, “Starving Artist” is a real thing. You have to have an intense love for it because fame and money just aren’t enough to get you through the the hard parts like performing when you are ill just to keep your spot.
We got home that night and I heard him all night up and sick, fever, stomach issues but on he went the next morning to class first then preparing for that evening’s show. “Fate whisper’s to the Warrior, You Cannot Withstand the Storm, The Warrior Whisper’s Back, I am the Storm.”He really was…
Here are some pics of him dancing Cinderella as one of the Ugly Step Sister’s. He really rocked the comedic edge in the dance. The audience was laughing and was really amused !!!
My Ballet Boys/Brother’s were always together…So much fun watching the bond they have with each other.
The BrothersPracticeGroom/Best BroRehersalMidway Airport/We’re Home
The order is so random as I love all these guys to the moon. I’m really not that organized of a blogger with a plan 😉 …
The show’s were definitely a family affair all year long. We had the Spring Show’s, into the Summer Community Musical at the center of th town...Then the Fall Follies right into the Nutcracker. I can honestly say, I don’t think I’ll ever go to another performance of the Nutcracker in my life time. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go, I just really have seen, worked, performed, and I’m just over with the Nutcracker. I’ve even banned the music from my home at Christmastime 😉 …
Yes now we are back in the season of Baseball…Longtime, die hard, Chicago White Sox fans !!!! First date with the husband was at the old Comiskey Park. White Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewer’s. Yes they were still in the American League and I think Hank Aaron was still playing OMG !!!Now we just love the game of Baseball and as the fam has grown and everyone’s all over the place, we have a lot of favorite teams. The Guys and their Wives are out East so we have been meeting up a lot in the middle…Cinncinatti I think. Love going to different ballparks…
Paulie w/White Sox…We were at a Blackhawk’s gameChicago White Sox w/DadCinncinnat Red’s/Dad & Mom/Connie & Missy/ MatthewOur wonderful MissyThe Gang’s all hereMe and my MatthewMom & Dad…He got me a hat !!!
Don’t ever want to forget the beginning when they were just babies…All went by too fast. Love all my memories and now another baby is on the way for Connie & Missy…Their 2nd
Mom &n Dad…MatthewMatthewMom & MatthewConnor’s MissyPG w/ConnieHad my Girl !!Celebration of LifeOur Angel, Sean Patrick gone too soon but not forgotten #2 son
I’m going to end with our Blackhawk‘s for tonight…It’s a rebuild I’ve been told but hey they have Connor Bedard…Whatever…
