Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Wistful Wednesday :1956

Well lets see.. this was almost 55 years ago.

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Lorraine made me a cake. The whole gang gathered at the Wilsons.

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My Mother took this photo. She must have waited until after Christmas to get rolls of film developed.  This place is just down the road a piece from where we live, we often pass by there on our evening drives.

My friends were there, Janet, Rhonda, Carey ( My baby brother), Me, Corrine, Pam and Roxann. I have not seen Janet in years, or Pam or Roxann either.  I just saw my baby brother the other day..he stopped by to visit a few days.  Rhonda and Corrine I see once in awhile.

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I cannot remember what color this dress was..blue or pink or green..maybe purple.  I am certain that my Mother sewed it just for me for my birthday.  It looks like it was a warm September day.

No it is not my birthday yet..but it will occur sometime before the next Wistful Wednesday. ( I will let you know what day I am turning older than dirt.)

I am awaiting a great gift from Far Guy..better than the avocado green electric can opener I got in 1975.  Better than the orange wheelbarrow..maybe even better than the garage door opener I got a few years ago:)

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Now that looks like a great cake! You sure are cuter than a button... says she trying to sound American! ;-)

DJan said...

Big birthday coming up! Yayy!

Karen said...

What a bunch of cute little kids:)
Is that a big hint to Far Guy?:)

Dreaming said...

Love seeing all of the towhead blonds! How cute! I chuckled at your list of practical gifts. That's my style!

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Shhhh, popped in 'cause I thought maybe we shared this day. What a little doll ya are!!!

We moved MIL into assisted livin' Monday and are emptyin' that big old farm house. What a job. I must say it's loaded with rich, rich treasures.

We are just about to chop the sorghum into silage and then harvest the corn. As soon as we wrap the farm stuff up I have to make a trip to Tx. to see my mom but I do think I'm seein' an little light at the end of the tunnel.

The posts are pilin' up in my poor little brain. It could be ugly is it burst and it all came flowin' out at once! Heeehehehee

God bless ya and have a wonderful day sweetie! :o)

L. D. said...

Cake!!!!The photo is such a wonderful line up of the kids of the era. I really like it. Your little brother is so cute and it is nice you get to seem him once in a while.

Rita said...

I agree! You really are cute as a button! It's funny how fast the time goes. Happy soon to be birthday. Is this the big 6-0? I just had mine in March. ;)

I hope Far Guy takes the hint!! :):)

Country Gal said...

Lovely photos ! Cake looks yummy nothing like home made cake. Yup as cute as a button you are! Have a wonderful day !

Just Stuff From a Boomer said...

I'm already older than dirt, so I will appreciate the company. I remember my mother making my dresses too. I'm not that talented.

I like the kids all lined up too. A great time was had by one and all, I am sure.

Karmyn R said...

Well - Happy Birthday, early!

KarenTX said...

LOl My mom made me dresses just like that! I'm a ~~cough, cough~~ couple of years older than you, though. Happy upcoming Birthday!

Anonymous said...

Sweet photo; love your hair, the dress and the cake! I once gave John a wheel barrow and he never lets me forget it!!!!! Hope you get something extra special.

Maryhocam said...

Hope Far Guy is better trained than Hubbie. He never got to grips with the whole birthday present ides!

LindaG said...

Well, I hope you have a wonderful, Happy Birthday, Far Side! :)

Bill Lisleman said...

Pictures are great and the older ones filled with memories are even better. Happy Birthday. It appears I'm a little farther down this over hill thing than you.

Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandma said...

I hope you celebrate your birthday for at least a full week, maybe longer.

West Side of Straight said...

What a cute birthday girl!!!!! Older than dirt? Then what am I???? I hope Gene gets you some more fab than what Steve gets me!!!
hee hee!!!

Judy said...

What can be better than an avocado can opener...Hope you have a great birthday...remember that dirt is really old...Hubby has navel lint older than you are...

lisa said...

You were a cutie! I would ask for something very nice!