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FAMILY FOCUS

games, especially Valentine Things to do at home:
Bingo and other holiday-themed
competitions » Painting on rocks, pots, wood, canvas,
paper, wood
Talitha (17): S’mores on the fire pit, » Building volcanoes
time spent with her siblings and
cousins, and the time I drove to » Constructing towers and bridges out of
Colorado to visit her at her ballet anything
camp » Performing simple science experiments

As the kids get older and our » Making “slime,” “silly putty,” or
opportunities to spend time with playdough
them are more limited, we try » Creating jewelry
to keep things relevant by going
to movies, concerts, Texas Tech » Building forts with blankets
games and other events that
appeal more to teenagers. Of » Cooking and baking
course, we always love being in » Yard games
the audience for the occasions
when they perform and compete. » Backyard picnics
It is our great delight to witness » S’mores over a fire pit (check city
our grandchildren becoming who ordinances for your neighborhood)
God made them to be.
» Anything involving water!
Quality time with our
grandchildren through crafts, » Much more!
science experiments, bowling, Things to do around town:
laser tag, yard games and board
games, or just sharing deep » Bowling
thoughts over a Chick-Fil-A » Pickleball
sandwich reminds us of things we
These activities are great fun have in common as well as things » Disc Golf
for Nana and Pops, but the that are unique about each of us.
grandchildren were all happy to Any experience we can provide » Miniature Golf
list their favorite things to share to enrich their lives brings us old » Parks and playgrounds
with us: folks a sense of joy and purpose.
It’s our privilege as Pops and » Pottery studios and other craft venues
Ebenezer (7): playing games, Nana to have children who are so
building forts, and playing on the generous in allowing us to spend » Science Spectrum
golf course across from our house time with their precious children » Chick Fil A and other (locally-owned)
in Sundown whom we love like crazy. The restaurants

Jerusha (9): ALLLL the crafts, years are flying, and our desire » Kayaking
pottery studios, cartwheels in the is that they will never outgrow » Fishing
park, and Wonderland the feeling that they are loved by
us for being who they are. Every » Much more!
Selah (11): creating at the pottery chance we have, we will be right
studio, driving the golf cart, there cheering them on in all their Day trips:
watching the sun set, and traveling life events. It’s the most magical » Wonderland in Amarillo
to Wonderland job in the world, and we are most
grateful! » Palo Duro Canyon
Cana (13): driving around, putting,
and playing with siblings on the » Lake Alan Henry
golf course, and playing cards
» Buffalo Lake (overnight camping available)
Simeon (15): fond memories of » Much more!
shooting his BB gun and playing

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