Grandma Rose is Thankful

Grandma Rose is 97 (though she likes to claim she's 98 because she has passed her 97th birthday last spring).]

She is thankful for her husband Tony, 99, (though he is claiming 100 because he passed his birthday last summer).

Whatever the number, they continue to entertain and delight us.

Grandma Tells the Story

Celebrating 99 years of integrity

Grandpa Tony talked to the college professor who now owns the home that he and Grandma Rose built more than 60 years ago.

We were out for a drive after a celebratory lunch on July 5 and stopped to chat with current owner who has lived there for 5 years.

When the prof said she'd heard that the parquet floors were installed as a result of "left overs" from other houses that Grandpa was building at the time he was quick to correct her.

"Oh no. It was all bought and paid for. I placed my order with the flooring guy just like for any other job."

73 years together

Grandpa Tony and Grandma Rose celebrated 73 years of marriage Saturday with a Mass and dinner out. The secret? "I never argue," said Rose.

Grandma is 97 and has the cake to prove it!

A slice of summer

Nothing brings back fond summer memories like a glimpse of Grandma and Grandpa's house on a beautiful summer day. For me, it conjures up walks to the Dairy Bar and helping Grandpa select just the right tomatoes to pick for supper.

Post your favorite memory for all to enjoy!

Grandma Rose: 96 trips around the block

Grandma Rose celebrated her 96th birthday Saturday with a single-candle cake and an all-you-can eat lunch at the Super Buffet. This year's birthday suit was a royal purple outfit with matching pumps and tiara. Topics of discussion included the flavor of the green hard-packed ice cream on the dessert line (mint?, pre-St. Patty's day vanilla? green tea?) and the name for a chicken part with which some were not previously familiar (pope's nose).