Grandparents Day

National Grandparents Day has it's very own song. The National Grandparents Day Council of Chula Vista, California announced in 2004 that “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa” by Johnny Prill would be the official song of  Grandparents Day became a national celebration too late for all but one of my grandparents to enjoy, and in … Read more

Yesterday was a special day, mandated by law thanks to the efforts of President Jimmy Carter. In 1978, he designated the first Sunday in September as National Grandparents Day. Its purpose is well stated in the statute: “To honor grandparents, to give  Dani and D.J., along with 10-month-old brother Diego, spent their Sunday at the … Read more

The grandparents of Ames artist and osteopathic physician, Bert Adams, are pictured here in 1891 as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. James and Lucinda farmed near Webster City where Bert grew up. Today, Sept. 7, is Grandparents Day. The holiday, signed into law by President Carter in 1978, honors the many contributions grandparents make … Read more