Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Christmas 1967 - Joe and Mom





Mom opens presents with me. The Farmer Says toy in the first pictures was one of my favorite presents.

Christmas 1967 - Joe's Wagon




Dad helps me put together my wagon.

Christmas 1967 - Joe and Dad




Dad helps me open presents.

Christmas 1967 - Aunt Linda and Uncle Wally's Visit




Aunt Linda, Uncle Wally and their daughters stopped by for a visit during Christmas of 1967.

Top photo: Aunt Linda gives Uncle Wally (who was being a little stinker) a kiss.
Middle and bottom photos: (Standing from left) Cousin Jeannie holding cousin Beth and cousin Patty holding me. (Sitting) Cousin Lee holds cousin Cathy.

Christmas 1967 - Christmas Tree



My first three Christmases were at the old house. Here I am with our Christmas tree in 1967. Mom made all of the orgami birds that decorate the tree.

Christmas 1967 - Joe's Tricycle



My first set of wheels.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Christmas 1968 - Christmas at Home




Top photo: Our Christmas tree at home in 1968.
Middle: I'm holding my favorite toy, Baby, in front of the tree.
Bottom: In my sporty red coat. At right are the first appearance of the figures that would be part of a larger manger scene.