Sue Park of Imperial took this photo in October 2018. "It was a special day. My grandson, carter Park, 14 months, and my son, Scott Park, came in town, and we walked the trails at Mastodon Park," Park says. "I saw them holding hands, and it just melted my heart. Family is the most important thing in the world."
Ella Childers and her poodle, Susie, both 8. Ella is the granddaughter of Rick & Rita Gilreath of Imperial, Mo. Ella and Susie getting ready to perform at Seckman Elementary Talent Show. “She’s been training this dog for several years.” They did all kinds of dog tricks for the show – it was just so cute.”
Vickie Vitale of Arnold captured this photo of her grandson Frank Vitale, 1, at the Arnold Rec Center during his one-year birthday party in Jan. 2019. “His Mom and Dad gave him a lumberjack-themed celebration,” Vitale said. “I love how excited he was to dig into his own “log” cake.”
Melody Merritt of Hillsboro submitted these photos of her future grandchildren. Her youngest daughter is having twins to be named Milo and Millie Hudson. The oldest daughter’s baby does not have a gender or name yet. “I am gonna be blessed 3X within three months with three grandbabies,” Merritt said.
Melody Merritt of Hillsboro submitted these photos of her future grandchildren. Her youngest daughter is having twins to be named Milo and Millie Hudson. The oldest daughter’s baby does not have a gender or name yet. “I am gonna be blessed 3X within three months with three grandbabies,” Merritt said.
Linda Thomas of House Springs submitted this photo of grandchildren Isabella and Matthew Thomas taken at Grandma's house in the summer of 2019. "One of their favorite things to do is take a walk with Grandma and explore the outdoors," Thomas says. "We've been doing these walks since they were wee ones. Love these moments together with nature."
Karen Mennillo of Eureka took this photo of her grandson, Rhys Whaley, 6, and her niece, Jadyn Achelpohl, 4, at Six Flags in Eureka in October 2011. "She had eaten all her candy and was trying to get him to share his," Mennillo says. "I love this picture because Rhys learned at a tender age that girls will smile at you to get what they want, even cousins. He did share, by the way."
Pat Burks of Imperial took this photo of great-grandson, Tommy Trokey IV, 4, in April in her kitchen. "Paw-paw was telling Tommy a story with sound effects," Burke says. "This is a wonderful picture because there two have such a special bond it just warms my heart. I'm grateful to be around to make these great memories."
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Sue Park of Imperial took this photo in October 2018. "It was a special day. My grandson, carter Park, 14 months, and my son, Scott Park, came in town, and we walked the trails at Mastodon Park," Park says. "I saw them holding hands, and it just melted my heart. Family is the most important thing in the world."
Martha SchaefferKoetter of High Ridge snapped a picture of her granddaughter, Miah SchaefferKoetter, then 5, in the garden at her grandparents' house.
Henrietta Clouse of Hillsboro photographed grandchildren Devon Lucas, Owen Schwechler, Hanna Schwechler and Maddison Clouse in June 2008 at Grandpa and Nana's backyard.
Dianna Watkins of Festus snapped this picture of granddaughter Hattie Bores in January at Hattie's home in Columbia. "She was 2 and so excited," Watkins says. "She made her first snowball."
Martha SchaefferKoetter of High Ridge photographed grandson Lincoln Patterson while hiking in Pennsylvania. "Lincoln and Marley were just standing there. They just looked lost."
Ella Childers and her poodle, Susie, both 8. Ella is the granddaughter of Rick & Rita Gilreath of Imperial, Mo. Ella and Susie getting ready to perform at Seckman Elementary Talent Show. “She’s been training this dog for several years.” They did all kinds of dog tricks for the show – it was just so cute.”
Vickie Vitale of Arnold captured this photo of her grandson Frank Vitale, 1, at the Arnold Rec Center during his one-year birthday party in Jan. 2019. “His Mom and Dad gave him a lumberjack-themed celebration,” Vitale said. “I love how excited he was to dig into his own “log” cake.”
Carol Ledesma of Crystal City sent in this photo of her granddaughter Brittney Farmer and great-grandson Jayden Farmer finding grandma’s candy dish at grandma’s home in 2015.
Melody Merritt of Hillsboro submitted these photos of her future grandchildren. Her youngest daughter is having twins to be named Milo and Millie Hudson. The oldest daughter’s baby does not have a gender or name yet. “I am gonna be blessed 3X within three months with three grandbabies,” Merritt said.
Melody Merritt of Hillsboro submitted these photos of her future grandchildren. Her youngest daughter is having twins to be named Milo and Millie Hudson. The oldest daughter’s baby does not have a gender or name yet. “I am gonna be blessed 3X within three months with three grandbabies,” Merritt said.
Patti McClelland of Hillsboro photographed her grandson Elijah in their front yard walking toward the bubble machine in June 2017.
Patti McClelland of Hillsboro captured her grandson Braxton Richards working hard to help dig up ground to bury a drain pipe, then raking it down in July 2018. “He had a sweat rag, like his papaw, wrapped around his little neck.” McClelland said.
Debbie Casteel of Festus submitted this photo of Betty Walsh (center) with grandkids Megan, 12, Mason, 10, Gavin, 7, Maddie, 12, Ava, 12, and Melanie, 13, great-grandkids and grand dogs.
Ellen Sapper of De Soto snapped this photo of her granddaughter Makayla Benson adventuring at their trip to the Science Center in 2017.
Linda Thomas of House Springs submitted this photo of grandchildren Isabella and Matthew Thomas taken at Grandma's house in the summer of 2019. "One of their favorite things to do is take a walk with Grandma and explore the outdoors," Thomas says. "We've been doing these walks since they were wee ones. Love these moments together with nature."
Christina Pryor of Pevely took this photo of her granddaughter, Marleigh Jo Goss, 4, on Easter.
Karen Mennillo of Eureka took this photo of her grandson, Rhys Whaley, 6, and her niece, Jadyn Achelpohl, 4, at Six Flags in Eureka in October 2011. "She had eaten all her candy and was trying to get him to share his," Mennillo says. "I love this picture because Rhys learned at a tender age that girls will smile at you to get what they want, even cousins. He did share, by the way."
Pat Burks of Imperial took this photo of great-grandson, Tommy Trokey IV, 4, in April in her kitchen. "Paw-paw was telling Tommy a story with sound effects," Burke says. "This is a wonderful picture because there two have such a special bond it just warms my heart. I'm grateful to be around to make these great memories."
Mike Zavorka of Hillsboro captured this moment between his grandson, Mike Zavorka III, 12, getting a "talking to" from his hockey coach.
Bob Neale of Fenton photographed grandson Oscar Neale on the Big Island of Hawaii, June 2018. "Of all the exciting things to do in Hawaii, I thought it was interesting that Oscar was fascinated by the seashells on the beach," Neal says.
