Where has this week gone?
I really can't believe it's Friday already.
When digging around in our closet I finally found some more "vintage" photos of our family. I had been looking for these for some time and couldn't figure out where they had gone.
The first one is of my Dad. Its dated 1942. He had been drafted to come and become a welder in the San Francisco, Marin Shipyards, helping make the huge battleships. He said that he was "just" one of 9000 working at the Shipyards.
This is a photo he sent my Mom who was waiting to come out to California and be reunited with Dad.
He had many scars on his legs from the hot molten lead.
Three years later they were able to buy their first home and become the "All American Family."
I especially like this scene.
Sunday afternoon ... Me "reading" the comics and Daddy reading the rest of the Sunday paper through his "eye lids"... nap time anyone?
We have that clock sitting on our hutch right now. Now I know that its at least 80 + years old. Our older son has the mirror above the fireplace in his home now.
I love being able to time stamp some of the things we still have.
Its fun to reminisce about my history.
Always be Grateful
Always be Kind
6 comments:
oh goodness Sue. so happy that you found these valuable photos and a big part of your family background. I love how you described the All American Family. The very thing that everyone longed for. keep tracking to the mailbox.. should be there very soon!! loves!!
I wonder if your Dad knew my FIL. He also worked at the shipyard after WW2. He was in the Pacific. They were there and then bought their first house on Serena Dr in Pacifica mid 50’s. Small world.
Boy you really favor your dad. Great picture memories, Sue. Glad you shared with us.
Your dad is a handsome model. Oh, those legs must have hurt with those burns. Was that you on the carpet coloring?
Great photos. What a great part of your family history,
What a dashing chap, your dad! Men of that era sure took pride in their appearance and clothing, didn't they? That last image almost makes my heart ache for a simpler, happier time. I'm so glad you shared these!
What wonderful photos and so fun to look back at them. Your Dad was a great model and that Sunday photo is a treasure. My Dad used to read through his eye lids too. :)
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