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1936 - three years old. I love the bow, but most of all, I love the smile.
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Four years old, with her cousin David. She doesn't look as happy here - but I love the eyes.
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21 years old, at Drew University.
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College graduation.
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Engagement portrait. The double-heart brooch was made from my great-great-great grandparents' wedding rings, and was featured on a previous entry. I wore this same brooch on my wedding day.
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August 20, 1955. What a nice couple!
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1957 (or early 1958), holding my sister, Marianne.
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1962, in front of their house in Allentown, Pennsylvania. They built the house themselves, and it was still under construction. I'm the brand-new baby Mom's holding. :) My sister is in the blue dress on the right with my Dad. With them are my aunt, uncle and three cousins - one of whom obviously liked my feet. :)
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Christmas Day, 1966. I'm the blonde. :)
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Summer 1967. Stewart Beach, Galveston, Texas. I remember Mom's hat. She was one fashionable lady - and still is. :)
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I think this was the same year, but I'm not sure. I'm loving the sunglasses!
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One of my favorite pictures of my parents. The car is a 1966 Plymouth Valiant station wagon. They kept that car forever - until it became too difficult to get parts for it. I took my driving test in that car, in 1979 - and as my family is all too happy to tell, I also hit the post in the garage coming home from that same driving test.
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Mom has always been a great gardener. When I was young she used to grow so many tomatoes, she would let me sell them to our neighbors for a dime each. I'd load up a basket and go from door to door in our neighborhood.
There was one particular tomato that was bigger, redder and prettier than all the rest. Little did I know that Mom was saving it for us. I was so proud of it, I couldn't wait to sell it. Oops! |
Mom and Dad in Hawaii, probably in the early 1980s. They went to Hawaii for the first time on their 25th anniversary in 1980, and loved it so much they went back five more times.
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Still gorgeous in a bathing suit!
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Another of my favorite pictures of them. This was sometime in the 80s, but I'm not sure which year. This was typical of them - always a loving couple.
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In our beloved Texas bluebonnets, near Bellville, Texas. They built a house and retired to Bellville in the 90s.
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Mom on our front porch, taken last fall. Still as beautiful as ever!
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Yes, Happy Birthday! What a beautiful woman inside and outside, her eyes give away her kind spirit. Every one of these is just fantastic. We always had a station wagon, I love seeing the tailgate down, that just says 'picnic'! Beautifully done...
pattyb · 2008-07-01: 23:06
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Happy Birthday, Marge! *kiss kiss, hug hug* I hope you had a terrific birthday.
debbyfaye · 2008-07-01: 23:26
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Great post..........love the old photos.
joycephotography · 2008-07-02: 00:07
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WOw what a great set, loved looking at all those wonderful images, thanks for sharing those images
mystic1 · 2008-07-02: 02:53
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Our parents are the same age, and it's fascinating to me to see how many of the photographs from your albums approximate certain ones in my own. I'd love to show you what I mean. The cat glasses, the plaid maxi skirt, the short-haired sisters -- even the body positions. Amazing. This is a wonderful tribute. Happy Birthday to your mom.
gderuiter · 2008-07-02: 06:54
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What an excellent tribute, you did a great job! I hope she has a terrific day!~ R
urmysunshine · 2008-07-02: 07:03
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What a love felt post! Amazing Mom, amazing daughter! Wonderful post! I love the progession of the shots!
wagz98 · 2008-07-02: 07:38
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what a wonderful post !!!!!!!! wishing your mom a happy birthday. it's great you have all these images of your family!
dkelly · 2008-07-02: 08:49
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What a sweet, sweet post - and a great way to mark your mother's birthday! I enjoyed looking at the old photos - thank you for sharing them... and Happy Birthday to your Mom! :) Of course!
KerBear · 2008-07-02: 11:37
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Happy birthday to your lovely, gorgeous mom. What a precious post you created here. All priceless souvenirs, magnificiently presented. Superb work.
Madoc · 2008-07-02: 20:03
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Happy Birthday to Mom, great post!
ScubaLiz · 2008-07-03: 20:53
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gorgeous tribute!! Happy Birthday! I absolutely adore the old photos! Such a treasure!
PaperWings · 2008-07-04: 12:01
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Beautiful tribute for a beautiful woman!
ambersunsets · 2008-07-06: 11:12
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Oh my.... This made me cry. Happiest of birthdays to your Mom!
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-07-06: 23:15
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