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A to Z of Thankful Me: G

A to Z Challenge, Day 7:  G
G is for Grandmas, whose love never stops,


My grandma (standing), with her sister and grandma


Green Gardens that grow all sorts of crops,

Our garden in Washington
And Guide Dog puppies with ears that flop.


Sending Reno back for formal training, and picking up Drexel


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Thanks for grandmas, gardens, and guide dogs!

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  1. UnknownApril 8, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    I love old photos! Its nice to see a few that are not so posed!

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    1. KristiApril 8, 2015 at 8:55 AM

      I have a feeling it was supposed to be a bit more posed, but my grandma tried to make a break for it! At least that's what it looks like to me.

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  2. UnknownApril 8, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    ooooooooooo frist!

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  3. UnknownApril 8, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    ooooooooooo frist!

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    1. KristiApril 8, 2015 at 8:57 AM

      Nope, you beat you. I don't know what's up with my comments lately. I've had some not publish, and others duplicate.

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  4. Tired TeacherApril 8, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Sadly, I never knew either one of my grandmothers.

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  5. AnonymousApril 8, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Hello stopping by from the a-z challenge. I love both of my grandmothers. One has passed away when i was in highschool miss her she was one of my favorites. I am now following you. Have a good evening.

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    1. KristiApril 8, 2015 at 5:39 PM

      Thank you for visiting! I'm off to go read the post on your blog now.

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  6. Clark FarleyApril 8, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    sunflowers! I'd love to have even the tiniest success at growing sunflowers (which would, of course mean giant flowers!)

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    1. KristiApril 8, 2015 at 5:48 PM

      That photo was from our garden in Washington state, where gardening didn't really require a green thumb. I miss the ease of growing things there!

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  7. Dyanne @ I Want BacksiesApril 8, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    I love the picture of Reno and baby Drexel! I got sidetracked when I read this post and emailed GDB to see if there is any way we can raise a puppy for them. There are several states that have puppy raisers, including Texas. Dallas is 5 hours away. Thought it was worth asking, even though the answer is probably no!

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    1. KristiApril 8, 2015 at 10:13 PM

      I think that puppy raisers for GDB are limited to western states, but they might be able to put you in touch with a guide dog organization that does use puppy raisers in your area. The other option, of course, is to move west! We could really use more puppy raisers in our local group!

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  8. BiancaApril 10, 2015 at 3:27 AM

    Godiva-Chocolates!!! That's my favorite G-word! Sadly enough I haven't had those for ages. My days currently are in the G of Getting my butt kicked with fibro... (my worst F-word I can think of by the way)

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  9. UnknownApril 10, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Those are wonderful Gs!

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