Hi, we are Rick and Angela Blesi, parents, grandparents, “want-to-be” gourmet cooks, Netflix junkies, retired and writing children’s books.

Our grandson came up with the words “Yester-Time” during our past holiday visit. We were having this great adult conversation with a four-year-old and he was so excited to remind us of fun activities we experienced together during some of our visits.  He giggled, wiggled and tried to describe these activities. His words did not come out fast enough for him and he said, “Grammy, just remember the “Yester-Times”.

We know that all grandparents love and miss their grandchildren, especially when they live so far away.  As long-distance grandparents we always try to come up with new activities he will remember us by. And yes, he remembers!  Time flies so quickly. These little ones are born and in a blink, they are off to college. The big question is: how do you connect and stay connected with your grandchildren that do not live nearby and you only see them a few times a year?

On one of our earlier visits with Beckett, it was difficult to leave and we would always wonder…”will he remember the fun times we had?”  During our drive home we discussed the best ways to keep us present in his life. We came up with the idea of using photo face stickers (customized) in a book we could read together, and our grandson could even read it when we are not with him. We knew this was a unique idea that we had not seen before in children’s books. Let the creation begin!  Our books are very different in that we use face photos of the grandchild and grandparent to tell stories together. There are many books with grandkids’ names in them, but what is better than a face photo?  It’s almost like looking in a mirror!

Our special book for grandchildren and their grandparents relates family stories. What a better way to help keep families together in our busy world.  This is “why” we created Sticking With Family Books.  Our first book, A Fun Day With Grandpa is dedicated to the wonderful bonding that Rick and Becket have together. Of course, A Fun Day With Grandma had to be written for Grammy Angela! Now grandparents and grandchildren and their memories are only a face away!

We hope the word “Yester-Time” has caught your attention Moms and Dads.  Long-distance grandparents want to be remembered by their grandkids and these books help achieve that goal. By letting young kids interact with Grandma or Grandpa while placing face stickers in a book of their adventures, you create long lasting memories. At the same time, kids are exposed to early reading development, storytelling and communication from a family perspective. There will always be “Yester-Times” but now with photo face stickers just for you!

– Rick and Angela Blesi