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Striking close-up

Have shovel, will garden

Rosetta Hagan of Festus took this photo of her granddaughter, Addison Hagan, then 3 years old. Addison said she was “going to make a garden for her mommy” using of all things, a shovel.

Nature lover

Cheryl Sue Bast of Arnold took this photo of her grandson, Aaron James Pickle, in 2011, appreciating the flowers at Bee Tree Park.

Helping hands

Ginny Leitner of Festus took a photo of her granddaughter, Grace Leitner, then 10 months. The “helpers” are Grace’s parents, Rob and Kristi Leitner of Sunset Hills.

First Communion

Kathy Kniep of De Soto submitted a photo of her granddaughter, Abigail Dean, 8, after Abigail’s first communion at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in De Soto.

At the fishin’ hole

Keith Roberds of Festus photographed his grandson, Wyatt Lammert, 16 months, at West City Park in Festus catching a fish.

Star child

Sharon Hillman of De Soto submitted a photo of her grandson, Bryson Pashia, 6 months, being held by a star.

Together, at last

Charles and Sally Klinginsmith of Festus took a photo of five of their seven grandchildren, some from St. Louis and some from England. From left, Shane Clifton, Maddison (Klinginsmith) Cresswell, Mairead and Claire Kimberlin and Savanna Clifton. The photo was taken in Bee Tree Park in 2010. Sally Klinginsmith says it’s “very rare” to have the children together.

Little luau

Sue Ross (Nana) of Crystal City went to Hawaii in 2009 with her sister and picked up these hula outfits for the grandkids. Properly dressed, the kids were equipped for a backyard luau. (They even performed for the adults.) From left, Jaden and Jenna Courtois (parents Dawn and Sean Courtois of Festus) and Katie, Abby and Mallory Beets (parents Kelley and Matt Beets of Ozark).

Not so devilish

Janet Miller of Festus took a photo of her two grandchildren, Billy and Savannah.