Grilled Grandma: Grandma Sharon of Around the Table blog

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Dear readers: A Grilled Grandma is a grandma on whom I've shone the spotlight, grilling her with some grandma-related questions, and she's graciously responded with answers and photos. Today I'm delighted to introduce to you Grandma Sharon!

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How many children do you have?
We have 4 children ranging from 22-31; boy, girl, boy, girl; my plan was to have my children 2-3 years apart but God had other plans. They are 3.5 years, 8 months (one is adopted!), and 4.5 years. I always say if you add them up and divide, you get my plan!

How many grandchildren? What are their ages?
We have 4 grandchildren and two on the way. This year we are doubling the number and my oldest son no longer has the corner on the market. Three (soon to be four) live three...

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Grilled Grandma: Grandma Mary

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Dear readers: A Grilled Grandma is a grandma on whom I've shone the spotlight, grilling her with some grandma-related questions, and she's graciously responded with answers and photos. Today I'm delighted to introduce to you Grandma Mary!

grandma mary

How many children do you have?

I have 3 wonderful children. One son and two daughters. :-)

How many grandchildren? What are their ages?

I am blessed with 4 grandchildren. Ages 9, 6, 3 & 1  Three boys and a little girl.

What do your grandchildren...

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Grilled Grandma: Grandma Peggy of Daylily

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Dear readers: A Grilled Grandma is a grandma on whom I've shone the spotlight, grilling her with some grandma-related questions, and she's graciously responded with answers and photos. Today I'm delighted to introduce to you Grandma Peggy!

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How many children do you have?
Six children

How many grandchildren do you have?
10 grandchildren — 36, 34, 25, 23, 21, 20, 19, 19, 17

Any great grandchildren?
We also have 2 great grandsons, both age 2.

What do your grandchildren call you?
They call me Queen or...

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Grilled Grandma: Grandma Barbara of Sixty Days in Paris and more

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Dear readers: A Grilled Grandma is a grandma on whom I've shone the spotlight, grilling her with some grandma-related questions, and she's graciously responded with answers and photos. Today I'm delighted to introduce to you Grandma Barbara!

grilled grandma barbara

How many children do you have? Four — two daughters and two sons.

How many grandchildren? What are their ages? Six — 13 years old, two 4-year olds, three 2-year olds.

What do your grandchildren call you? Nana.

After the initial elation, what was your first concern upon hearing you would soon be a grandmother? What my mother would...

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Grilled Grandma: Grandma Dorothy

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Dear readers: A Grilled Grandma is a grandma on whom I've shone the spotlight, grilling her with some grandma-related questions, and she's graciously responded with answers and photos. Today I'm delighted to introduce to you Grandma Dorothy!

grilled grandma dorothy

How many children do you have?

I am blessed to be the Mom of 3 beautiful, successful daughters. Melissa is Mom to Sara and Matt. Colleen is Mom to April and Sophie. My youngest daughter, Tara, is a single New Yorker, currently in graduate school.

How many grandchildren? What are their ages?

I have 4 grandchildren: Sara is 18, Matt is 14, April is 14 (cousins Matt and April were born 3 months apart - a very busy, exciting time) and our little Sophie, who is 11.

What do your grandchildren call you?

Kind of a funny story goes with what they all call me; I am "Burr". When Sara was a baby, before she could talk, she would make a "burring" noise in her throat, almost like a kitten purring, whenever she...

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