If you look back to the picture of two days ago of my children in their sailor outfits in 1975 then look at this photo of my Grandfather Ivan (seated) and his Brother Francis (standing) probably taken about 1903 or 04, you'll see that Mother's having been dressing their children in these outfits for quite awhile. I see a lot of my Dad in his Father's face. I just love having these old family pictures. I also love having family antiques. I enjoy using plates that my Great-Grandmother used on her table. It makes me feel connected to her in spirit. I have the grandfather clock in my foyer that stood in her house as well and came from the farm house of my Great-great Grandfather. It no longer keeps time, but it does tick if I wind it. Not many of us would still be *ticking* after all that time.
I didn't go to my Mom's today because I'm going tomorrow. My Aunt Mary and three of my cousins will be visiting her tomorrow and I'm going up then and taking dinner for the group. I decided to make pulled pork barbeque for sandwiches, with cole slaw, potato salad (not everyone likes cole slaw) and chips with buttermilk brownies (iced) for dessert.
Next week is shaping up to be busy for us. Warren is going to the Dentist on Monday afternoon and I may be watching Megan that evening; Tuesday morning its NIH for clinic but no chemo; Wednesday I'm going out to lunch then on to Silver Spring for acupuncture; Thursday I have another appointment in Silver Spring; Friday I'd better clean the house (Ha!); Saturday I'm picking up my Mom for the weekend as my Brother and his Wife are going to a wedding in Pennsylvania; and Sunday is Warren's 73'rd Birthday and I want to have a family dinner party for him (sans the aforementioned Brother and his Wife). OK, now I'm tired! Best just take all that one day at a time.
I hope you're weekend is going well. I'm hoping for rain, but it doesn't appear forthcoming.
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