“Nothing like CHRISTMAS in JULY”

Jul 18th “Nothing like CHRISTMAS in JULY”

This “JULY” seems to be just a little on the extra HOT side — just could be that I am older and as we get older – we feel some things more than we did when we were younger – – guess maybe our skin is getting too thin – – or not enough of the correct VITAMINS – something… so with some PHOTOS of “HAPPY TIMES” and even one taken in DECEMBER – – should bring on a “COLD” wave!

How’s this for “Aunt Irene” – since her BIRTHDAY was yesterday, the 17th of JULY – – this is her son, “Bernard Riley” and was killed when only ten (10) years of age.

My MOTHER had told me that everyone just loved little, “Bernie” he was always so happy and kind and smart – – and so good looking as you can see on this PHOTO – – and this PHOTO that I have, always hung on the wall at “Aunt Irene’s” home.
This PHOTO at my home on “Cherbourg” should cool us off – – almost wish we had some snow blow in – – just to reduce some of the heat wave here in Missouri.

That is “Aunt Irene” with my son, Lee Aldrich jr., on the floor and Al Aldrich sitting on her lap “CHRISTMAS DAY” – – must be some kind of a “Walkie-talkie” system that they are trying out – – have no idea if that was a good gift or not???
Now this is a very good PHOTO of “Aunt Irene” taken in the late 1950’s … as this is my brother, TOM’s and his wife Rose’s “WEDDING DAY” and a party to celebrate.

From the left is brother, DENNY and his wife, JUDY – and next is our “AUNT IRENE” and her sister, MARIE – – and the “Groom, TOM, himself. – – Congratulations to them as they are still alive and married all these many years.

“Happy Birthday Aunt Irene!”