This is my step-grandpa, Bob James, and me.
Papaw James was a gentle man with a huge heart.
He was a plumber and carpenter and a tinkerer extraordinaire.
The lamp and wishing well planters in this photo were made by him.
The lamp is covered with seashells. He also built furniture and
let me use his scrap wood to make furniture for my dollhouse.
He loved peanut butter and crackers, and coffee.
I loved him so much, and he loved all of us back!
This photo of us was in his wallet when he died in 1973.
I love this photo of Joe's mom, Julia D'Orsaneo, seated on the right.
Joe doesn't remember the friend she is with,
but that is him (the little guy) on top of the boat.
They were at Wildwood, NJ, enjoying the beach that day.
Joe doesn't remember the friend she is with,
but that is him (the little guy) on top of the boat.
They were at Wildwood, NJ, enjoying the beach that day.
I also love this photo of my mom when she was 15 years old.
She told me once that her girlfriend took the photo one day, as they
were taking turns posing. I can almost hear the giggles!
Last week I mentioned that my Pawpaw Kelly was a farmer,
This is an aerial photo of their farm in Fayette County, Ohio.
It was taken a very long time ago. My dad was a pilot (single engine)
and might be the one who took this picture.
Thanks for checking in!! I hope you will join us in this memory meme by linking up and posting your own black & white photos with the memories to go with them!!
Great black and whites today with sweet memories for sure. I need to find some pictures to join in soon.
ReplyDeleteLoved looking at your photos. I don't have any more black and whites to join in. My mom and aunts must still have them all.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your black and whites today. What a sweet grandpa and how special to find that pic in his wallet. Love the bathing beauties, too at the beach! What fun! Thank you, Teri for this black and white! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your black and white photos, smiles. Hope you have a beautiful day friend. smiles
ReplyDeleteI love old pictures and these are precious Terri. The one of your mom made me smile as I remember those teen age days when we thought we were quite something.lol
ReplyDeleteI live right by Wildwood. Thanks for sharing your memories with us.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
This is such a fun post to do! I love seeing the old photos and have a 'few' I need to scan. Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteTerri, this is such a great idea. I enjoyed seeing your pictures last week, but never joined in. I love the aerial shot of the farm. So cool.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great day!
I am loving this series you are doing.
ReplyDeleteThat pic of your mom - how precious. 15 year olds are the same no matter what era, aren't they? :)
What an adorable toddler you were! And Joe's LONG legs! Your mom looks just like a model … much more sophisticated than 15 y/o.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I've so enjoyed your photos of precious people and memories, Terri. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, Terri! Taking note of your mother's friend with her hair tied up at the beach. Remember those HORRIBLE, tight swim suit caps we used to have to wear in public swimming pools?!! They always gave me a headache!
ReplyDeleteSince I have a special announcement on my blog today, I've scheduled to link up with you this Friday.
These are great! I love your Mother's photo!
ReplyDeleteI am linking up with you for this.
These photos are just the best! I love that your step-grandpa had that photo in his wallet. That speaks volumes!
ReplyDeleteWow, the pictures of you and Joe as children are so precious!! And you mom was gorgeous!! She looks like a model! Sorry, I forgot to do this last week!
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