Unknown Couple Found Among Grandma's Photos

 

Pearl's Puppy Photo From Her Online Classified Ad ~~ December 2021

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked April 17, 1997

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for the lovely card!  It is one Ruth should have.  She collects mice!  You are so thoughtful.

I kept hoping I would get to see your home.  I was afraid I wouldn't feel like making the trip down but it went very well.

I hope you won't get the bad frost on your plants.  It was in the 20s up here.

I've bought two cartons of strawberries.  Only 83 cents each.  They were good.  The home grown ones are always better.

I am sending your Mom the graph of the girl in the cosmos.  It is a beautiful picture.  So life like.

Jana gave me a new Danielle Steele book to read.  The title is "The Ranch"  It is very good so far.

On April 29th we are going to have a special dinner.  Filet of sole stuffed with crab meat and for dessert - cheese cake!!  It is to honor all the volunteers that help serve, etc..

I am trying to find a cleaning lady.  Dr. Shore doesn't want me to do any heavy work.  A lot of the ladies here have them.  They are all getting old & feeble like I am!  It is my legs that are so bad.  That is from my heart.  I have learned to accept it however bad it gets.

Well hon, no news as of now so let me hear from you & hope you and Jack are well!  Write when you can & take care.

Love to Jack!!

Love always,

Grandma

St. Louis Gateway Arch Matchbook ~~ Late 1979s

 

Grandpa's Sister Ocie & Her Son William ~~ 1928

 

Daffodils ~~ March 2024

 

Busy Bee

 

Daffodils ~~ March 2024

 

Service Women Stamp ~~ Issued 1952

 

Mom ~~ 1930s

 

Chicken Bundles

Daffodils ~~ March 2024

 

Dad's Last Driver's License Photo ~~ Issued November 2008

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked April 10, 1997

 

She wrote:  

Dear Shelby,

Sorry I didn't write sooner but I'm still not quite back to normal as yet.  My arms are still rather weak.

I must say I really loved your house.  It's all I expected it to be.  I know you are happy to be in it.  How long is your driveway?  I hope the bunnies don't eat your garden.

We were in for a big surprise when I saw all that snow around.  Can you believe it!  I saw pictures of Boston but never thought about having it here.

It is very cold here.  A winter coat is the order of the day.

The exterminator is coming tomorrow to spray in our cabinets.  They do this once a year.  I have never seen a bug.

I guess I will have to accept the fact that my legs are not going to get any better.  I get so tired trying to do much.  I'm just glad I have made it this far.

I really enjoyed my trip down there.  It has been so long.  

Well hon, it is time to get my supper, so let me here from you.  Love to Jack.  Take care!

Love always,

Grandma

Pixy Pin-Ups Envelope ~~ Early 1960s

 

Daffodils ~~ March 2024

 

Hyacinths & A Dandelion ~~ At Our Old House ~~ March 1990

 

Daffodils ~~ March 2024

 

Tis The Season!

 

Daffodils ~~ March 2024

 

Arizona Statehood Stamp ~~ Issued 1962

 

Our Completed Ireland Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ March 2024

 

Grandpa (Right) ~~ Red Cross Station ~~ North Africa ~~ Early 1940s

 

After his ship was torpedoed in the Mediterranian Sea, the rescued crew were taken to a Red Cross Station in North Africa.  The man beside him is idenfied on the back as Leo D'Avella.  

Happy Easter 2024!

 Happy Easter 2024!

Honey-Glazed Pecans

 

Mom ~~ Easter ~~ April 17, 1954

 

What Do You Call A Chocolate Bunny With Its Ears Bitten Off? ~~ Easter 2005

 

Chicken Serial Killers ~~ The Far Side ~~ 1993

Daffodils ~~ February 2024

 

Dad ~~ 1960s

 

Daffodils ~~ February 2024