HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM & DAD

Today my Mom and Dad celebrate

their 69th wedding anniversary.

She was 18 and he was 21 fresh out of the navy
and working in the automobile industry.
1947

Two years later my brother, Billy Jr. came along,
then my sister Susan the following year.

Five years later I was born, then Rick in 1963.

Although I found a few pictures of Mom

attending some of her sisters at their weddings,

I did not have one of

Mom and Dad's day.

Dad tells me they decided to travel up

to Toledo Ohio where there was

no wait to marry. 
They were both living

in Michigan at the time.

Mom is from there, Dad is a southern boy

born and raised.

They've seen the family through four weddings

and two divorces. Max and Kate

are their two grandchildren.

Good people, hardworking, honest.

I count it a privilege to care for them now.

Happy Anniversary

Mom and Dad

THANKSGIVING 2016

 Well, another Thanksgiving has come and gone.

I can't remember the last one I spent with my

Mom and Dad.

I've been in retail for the past 30 plus years

so "Black Friday"

has kept me confined and away.

The folks aren't really into holidays anymore,

I guess that ship has sailed.
It was still very special.

 Most people take a nap after the dinner

but my dear sweet Mom

couldn't seem to wait.

 Even though the meal was extremely easy,

it kept me fussing in the kitchen most of the day.

 We sat down to eat about 3:00.

 Everyone enjoyed it

 and had their fill.

Happy Thanksgiving

to family and friends.