Judie Mangan of Festus submitted this photo of granddaughters Nelle and Madeline McCoy of Fresno, Calif. "The photo was taken last summer while they were visiting here," Mangan says. "I love their expressions and the love that shines through. They were simply entertaining themselves while adults were enjoying conversations."
Cheryl Williams of De Soto photographed grandchildren Kaley Williams, Emma Williams, Weston Williams, Lydia Hearst and Barrett Hearst at her home in December 2018. "This is special to me because it was Christmas time and I had them all together," she says.
Keith Alan Sexton of Imperial submitted this photo of Brenden Alan Sexton, then 4 weeks old, and his only grandson, taken in April 2018. "it was the beginning of being a grandpa to a boy," Sexton says. "He (was) 11 on May 4 and is the love of my life and my best friend."
Raylene Lewis of Dittmer snapped this photo of her grandkids, Abrial Benavidez, Kaydence Ramsey, Zoey Barron, Ella Benavidez, Zander Benavidez and Grayson Ramsey. "It was a beautiful day, hot as heck and Popsicles just seemed to be the best remedy for the heat," she says.
Terry Adams of Eureka submitted this photo of grandson, Drew Simpson taken in 2006. "The significance of the photo is both his grandfather and grandmother retired from the Coast Guard, the grandfather after 40 years and the grandmother after 28 years," she said. " We saw the potential of a future Coastie when he was on the floor playing with the hats."
Donna Cooper of De Soto submitted this photo of grandchildren Aubrey Forsythe and Jacob Forsythe in their backyard. "This picture is a favorite because it shows their funny, silly personalities," Cooper says. They are the children of Jason and Angie Forsythe of Barnhart.
Anna Alford of Crystal City submitted this photo of grandson, Miles Alford, 13 1/2 months, while visiting Miles and his parents in Brooklyn, N.Y. She took this photo of Miles with Rhoda, the pet Boston terrier. "Rhoda and my grandson, Miles, are best buds," Alford says. "I love their expressions here."
Donna Pyatt of House Springs submitted this picture of herself and grandson Cameron Blanton decorating graves at the family cemetery in Boss, Mo., on Memorial Day weekend in 2017. "It is special to be because our family tradition is being passed along to the next generation," Pyatt says. The photo was taken by her husband, Dennis Pyatt.
Larry Dean of Fenton submitted this photo taken in April as they celebrated his 6-year-old granddaughter Raegan Claire Heeley's birthday. Raegan is standing behind her dad, Cory Heeley,with her twin sisters, Sawyer Jane Heeley, left, and Parker Joy Heeley, right."The photo was taken by the very proud Pops," Dean says.
Pat Sebaugh of Hillsboro photographed granddaughter Jasmine Braddix while visiting Defiance, Mo., in October 2018. "I can't get enough of this young lady's beautiful eyes and smile," Sebaugh says. "We had a beautiful day at a winery and I couldn't resist taking photos of her."
Mitch Walton of Arnold submitted this photo of granddaughter Olivia Woodall, 5, taken in April. "Olivia was dressed for an Easter celebration at her preschool," Walton says. "Olivia is my only granddaughter, and she is absolutely beautiful in this photo with a big smile on her face."
Susan Baur of Bloomsdale submitted this photo of grandson Carson Driemeier of Festus. The Photo was taken at the Baur's lake house on Werner Lake in Bloomsdale. "He's experiencing fishing at Nana and Papa's, enjoying those simple moments instead of playing video games," Baur says.
Cindy Nestor of De Soto captured this moment with grandson Finn Boyster in April. "This was Finn's first ice cream treat from the ice cream man," Nestor says. "Grandma has a sneak a bib on him because he is a self-described 'big boy'. He is just a special boy and brings joy into our lives everyday."
Cindy Nestor of De Soto photographed granddaughter Avery Boyster in grandma backyard. "The Easter Bunny is 'pooped.' This was Easter morning and little 3-week-old Avery looks like she had a long night delivering Easter goodies," Nestor says. "Avery is our second and last grandchild, and she couldn't be more perfect!"
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Pat Sebaugh of Hillsboro won first place for her photo of granddaughter Savannah Swain, 7, blowing a handful of confetti, taken in April.
Ellen Sapper of De Soto snapped this photo of grandson Alex Benson during a visit to the St. Louis Science Center.
Mary Reckerd of Imperial took this photo of grandsons Collin Thess and Jackson Yung at Fort Walton Beach. Fla., in October 2017.
Judie Mangan of Festus submitted this photo of granddaughters Nelle and Madeline McCoy of Fresno, Calif. "The photo was taken last summer while they were visiting here," Mangan says. "I love their expressions and the love that shines through. They were simply entertaining themselves while adults were enjoying conversations."
Judie Mangan of Festus took a shot of her barefoot grandson, Asher McCoy, exploring the garden stream in Mangan's backyard in July 2018.
Cheryl Williams of De Soto photographed grandchildren Kaley Williams, Emma Williams, Weston Williams, Lydia Hearst and Barrett Hearst at her home in December 2018. "This is special to me because it was Christmas time and I had them all together," she says.
Leo Rines of Arnold photographed grandsons Denton and Colby looking under the door to the basement and asking, "MawMaw, where did you go?"
Keith Alan Sexton of Imperial submitted this photo of Brenden Alan Sexton, then 4 weeks old, and his only grandson, taken in April 2018. "it was the beginning of being a grandpa to a boy," Sexton says. "He (was) 11 on May 4 and is the love of my life and my best friend."
Raylene Lewis of Dittmer snapped this photo of her grandkids, Abrial Benavidez, Kaydence Ramsey, Zoey Barron, Ella Benavidez, Zander Benavidez and Grayson Ramsey. "It was a beautiful day, hot as heck and Popsicles just seemed to be the best remedy for the heat," she says.
Chuck Hill of Imperial submitted this photo of granddaughter Juniper Hentrich holding her brother, Watson, for the first time shortly after he was born. Hill says Juniper is gazing at her mother with an am-I-doing-it-right look.
Terry Adams of Eureka submitted this photo of grandson, Drew Simpson taken in 2006. "The significance of the photo is both his grandfather and grandmother retired from the Coast Guard, the grandfather after 40 years and the grandmother after 28 years," she said. " We saw the potential of a future Coastie when he was on the floor playing with the hats."
Donna Cooper of De Soto submitted this photo of grandchildren Aubrey Forsythe and Jacob Forsythe in their backyard. "This picture is a favorite because it shows their funny, silly personalities," Cooper says. They are the children of Jason and Angie Forsythe of Barnhart.
Mason Patrick, 10, hopes to catch the big one at Grandpa Ron Patrick's property in Dittmer. Ron Patrick submitted the photo.
Marie Needy-Kohler of Festus submitted this photo, taken by Jim Kohler, of their granddaughter, Sadie Marie Henry, with Sadie's great-grandfather, Jim Kohler Sr. The pair were in church for a family member's wedding.
Anna Alford of Crystal City submitted this photo of grandson, Miles Alford, 13 1/2 months, while visiting Miles and his parents in Brooklyn, N.Y. She took this photo of Miles with Rhoda, the pet Boston terrier. "Rhoda and my grandson, Miles, are best buds," Alford says. "I love their expressions here."
Donna Pyatt of House Springs submitted this picture of herself and grandson Cameron Blanton decorating graves at the family cemetery in Boss, Mo., on Memorial Day weekend in 2017. "It is special to be because our family tradition is being passed along to the next generation," Pyatt says. The photo was taken by her husband, Dennis Pyatt.
Larry Dean of Fenton submitted this photo taken in April as they celebrated his 6-year-old granddaughter Raegan Claire Heeley's birthday. Raegan is standing behind her dad, Cory Heeley,with her twin sisters, Sawyer Jane Heeley, left, and Parker Joy Heeley, right."The photo was taken by the very proud Pops," Dean says.
Pat Sebaugh of Hillsboro photographed granddaughter Taylor Swain, 9, in February 2018. "I thought this was such a sweet memory to shoot," Sebaugh says. "Taylor got her guitar for her birthday, and she was sitting in just the right light by the window."
Pat Sebaugh of Hillsboro photographed granddaughter Jasmine Braddix while visiting Defiance, Mo., in October 2018. "I can't get enough of this young lady's beautiful eyes and smile," Sebaugh says. "We had a beautiful day at a winery and I couldn't resist taking photos of her."
Mitch Walton of Arnold submitted this photo of granddaughter Olivia Woodall, 5, taken in April. "Olivia was dressed for an Easter celebration at her preschool," Walton says. "Olivia is my only granddaughter, and she is absolutely beautiful in this photo with a big smile on her face."
Thresa Sansoucie of High Ridge submitted this photo of granddaughter Celeste Sansoucie, 1, in April 2018. "I love the innocence of the photo and how Celeste seems to show how happy she is just to be enjoying life and beauty," Sansoucie says.
Debbie Casteel of Festus submitted this photo of her grandkids at Kade's Playground in Herculaneum, taken in 2018. From bottom to top: Gavin, 7; Megan, 9; Mason, 10; Maddie, 11; Ava, 12; and Melanie, 13.
Susan Baur of Bloomsdale submitted this photo of grandson Carson Driemeier of Festus. The Photo was taken at the Baur's lake house on Werner Lake in Bloomsdale. "He's experiencing fishing at Nana and Papa's, enjoying those simple moments instead of playing video games," Baur says.
Cindy Nestor of De Soto captured this moment with grandson Finn Boyster in April. "This was Finn's first ice cream treat from the ice cream man," Nestor says. "Grandma has a sneak a bib on him because he is a self-described 'big boy'. He is just a special boy and brings joy into our lives everyday."
Cindy Nestor of De Soto photographed granddaughter Avery Boyster in grandma backyard. "The Easter Bunny is 'pooped.' This was Easter morning and little 3-week-old Avery looks like she had a long night delivering Easter goodies," Nestor says. "Avery is our second and last grandchild, and she couldn't be more perfect!"
