Beach boys!

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Beach boys!

Beach boys!

A while back, Declan simply could not get enough of Disneyland and pleaded with Mommy for them to please go again. They did go again not long after … and again the beginning of February.

The fortunate grandsons also went to the beach — a definite delight for the desert-dwelling trio.

A definite delight for this fortunate grandma, too, who was on the receiving end of ...

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When you really wanna go to Disneyland! Plus, GRAND Social No. 299 linky for grandparents

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When you really wanna go to Disneyland! Plus, GRAND Social No. 299 linky for grandparents

When you really wanna go to Disneyland!

My youngest grandson, Declan, enjoyed the family visit to Disneyland in February so, so much.

Now the nearly four-year-old wants to go again.

Like, really wants to go again.

Right now!

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Word of the Day: Jubilation

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Word of the Day: Jubilation

Today's word is... JUBILATION!

Definition of jubilation (per Merriam-Webster):

1: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant 

2: an expression of great joy

Jubilation on display:

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Disneyland 1994

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Dear readers: "Throwback Thursday" (#TBT) is a popular Internet meme. This is my first time participating... and I just might continue (#TBD).

I recently shared with you photos of my grandsons' visit to Disneyland and the beach with their mom and dad just after Christmas.

The throwback part: Twenty years ago this week, our three daughters made the very same visit with Jim and me, as you can see here (along with my big hair and mom jeans and Jim's...

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