Grandma & Me ~~ Early 1960s

Cookies

Dad's Younger Brother Pete (Paul) ~~ 1950s

First Periwinkle Flower (Vinca) of 2016

We naturalized a patch of these in the woods along part of the driveway about 15 years ago and they've thrived, spread and flower all summer.

Grandma Letter & Allentown Mayfair ~~ 1993

Grandma's letter included this newspaper clipping of the Mayfair which was held on her street.  She notes her apartment building in the upper right hand corner.  She wrote in the left hand corner "This is held once a year for a week.  The pool, tennis courts & lake are always here, otherwise it's a nice park."

In her letter she writes:

Dear Shelby,

Received your very nice card ~ thanks so much!  I showed it to Ruth & she said "She's a sweetheart".

It is cloudy & overcast this A.M.  Looks like it will snow.

I must go for my laser surgery this morning.  Dr. Jones said I could drive so I'm not worried.

I am sending you a sketch of the annual Mayfair they have, just down the street.  It is held in May ~~ as the name suggests.  It is impossible to get through down there with a car.  They are parked everywhere.

Did your Mom give you your Hummel book back?  How is your needlework coming?

Did you like the peanut butter candy I made?  I think it is good!

Well, not much news here so I'll say take care of yourself & Jack.  Write when you can ~~

Love always,

Grandma

The First Violets ~~ April 2016

Monticello Ticket Stub ~~ Mid 1970s

Tickets are now $25 per person for a one day pass to tour the gardens & home.

Beginning Stage of Small Organic Vegetable Bed ~~ March 2016

Uncle Paul & Mom ~~ mid 1930s

Redbuds ~~ March 2016

So True!

Polar Bear Stamp ~~ Issued 2009

Dad ~~ 1964

Casserole of Beef

Mom & Benji ~~ May 1997

I Wish I Could Make You Feel Better! ~~ 1994

Bookmark ~~ 1978

Found inside one of Dad's Foxfire books.

Petunia ~~ March 2016

Nanny with Dad (Left) & Buddy ~~ Mid 1920s

So True!

The Liberty Bell Stamp ~~ Issued 2007

Me v/s Chocolate Pudding ~~ Early 1960s

Mini Ham & Swiss Cups

Mildred ~~ Summer 1957

Petunia ~~ March 2016

Got the Word Your Tail's A-Draggin' ~~~ 1994

She wrote on the back:

I hope you are home by now & making good progress.  You have to keep at it in order to get your strength back. 

It is so nice outside today & I'm more than sure you have warm days.  You can get some sun & fresh air.

MS Mystery Sleuth READ - a - thon Bookmark ~~ 1973

Gracie, Frosty & Bumble ~~ March 2016

Dad's 1969 Driver's License Photo

April