“Do You Know what – DAY – it is – TODAY?”
“It is August 1st – 2015” – – “It is “DADDY’s Birthday!”
BUT… the day this photo was taken – – was in 1962 and most probably near the end of January – – – because little baby Al was born in January! That is “DADDY” holding baby “AL” and next to “DADDY” is little Lee, Jr., – and the SUN must be shinning in the wrong direction – – as no one is able to open their eyes!
This looks like the front yard – – as the sidewalk is right there in front of Lee’s feet – – that is – – so that he can run into the house with baby, AL – – – do not want him to get too much SUN – – but just outside – long enough to get a couple of photos – – so – that in a hundred years from NOW – we will all know what we all looked like – way back – and when??
Even – when I was a baby – – my parents took a few pictures of us kids – – that is my two brothers and sister – which I am forever – grateful and thankful – – – so I do hope that more FAMILIES – will remember that – and if at all possible – take a few pictures of the kids – – – they will forever LOVE – you – that they have some old pictures of you, too – – the parents – and also – some pictures of what they looked like and it will help them – – with their memory of the FAMILY – the best of FAMILIES!
“Happy Birthday Lee” – sure hope you are having a real good time – “UP THERE” – – with all of your FAMILY and FRIENDS!
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“Here is the Latest and Greatest!”
Here is the “LATEST and GREATEST” – – – Alyssa at her BIRTHDAY PARTY – – with a new gift – – and we know – these are the gadgets that will make “Alyssa’s” life easier – – and take a look at the plate of food! Now you know where to go – – when you are celebrating – any occasion – – just look again at that plate of food – sure makes everybody want to join in the “FUN and GAMES!” – “Is this a “HAPPY OCCASION” – or not??? “I sure hope that you put a big amount – on that bet!!!”
Just looking at Alyssa – you can see that she is really enjoying this party – – – your best of “Parties” start with your Family and Friends – and it sure looks like – the main ingredients are here and we – all will mark this occasion down in our books – giving it a “A+ to the 9th power” – hoping that we – all will be around again next year – – so we can do it again!!!
The best of things – in LIFE are basically “FREE” – the Joy and Happiness comes about in the having of the Family and Friends – that LOVE you – – “with you” – when-ever you might decide to celebrate – any event – – or celebrate any occasion – – – one must first start with just talking about getting together – – and that is the first step of many communicating on the new social trains – and before you know it – you are on the top step – – to getting something very exciting accomplished – – for all the FAMILY and FRIENDS – – for yourself and everyone who will help to make this get-to-gather – the very best and “FREE” – for all – that you are in communication – with!!!
“DO IT UP RIGHT – NOW – ENJOY IT – LATER!”
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My Name is … “Anne SMART!”
“My name is … “ANNE SMART” – – and I am English and Irish – I came over on a very “BIG BOAT” and “Great- Grand Mother Anne Smart” – brought me – as well as several of her young children.” You know that when you live in a family of “PEOPLE” – that they have a way of thinking of a “GOOD NAME” to call their favorite “feline” members of the family – – – because the name that you are called is – – “WHO” you become – you are the name that you are called!
So, since the “Great Grand Mother” was a very smart person – – and also her name was “SMART” – they figured that if they called me by her name, “ANNE SMART” – – – that I would be the “SMARTEST” of cats around! Also – you know that when you travel as much as they do – – that they need a very “SMART CAT” – – to look out for all of the “PEOPLES” in the family. Their very young children – may not know about that animal called a “HOUSE-MOUSE” – and could think that – that they could play with that small animal??? “DISASTER” could come to a family – without a good and smart cat!
I have been told and praised for being very “SMART” and helpful – in America – searching out all the dangers – and seeing to – should I say “SEEING” a second time – – I eliminate all those problems – it is that special problem – that when most “WOMEN” see it – – they stand on a chair and scream!!! So, now you know – what I do – I, personally – take care of the “PROBLEM” – – the “HOUSE-MOUSE!”
“Let me know – if and when you want a “SMART – CAT” sent over to take care of your “BIG” problems – immediately!!”
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“Getting ready to portray – “JOSEPH!”
In the above picture – you can see all the parents and “GRAND-PARENTS” – that is me with my Grand-son, Alan – and we are getting ready to see the most important people – our children preparing to do the part – the part in the re-enactment of the “Nativity Scene” something that they were called on to do – from the beginning of all time!
This is a learning experience – an honor to portray a person from the “BIBLE” – to give Honor to the strong beliefs – we hold most dear to all of our hearts – – as we know that the coming to this sinful world – – – Almighty God wanted all of us to be saved – – so HE sent His only begotten – SON – as the Baby Jesus – so that the – SON would give HIS LIFE – – through the terrible death that was fore-ordained for HIM – -in the future – to be our Salvation!
In our “WORLD” – today – – – it is amazing that so many people have an objection to what some other people do – in the the good belief – that what they are doing is good and correct according to their environment and life-style – and the “OBJECTOR” is allowed to condemn and has the media and government backing them in the shutting down of the something “GOOD and DECENT!”
My question is – “Why can we not – learn to live and let live – – – since we are all created by the same “Creator” – – – and we were all given – – – free wills – – – so why not allow our “Creator” do the judging of HIS CREATIONS – – – – according to HIS JUSTICE!??” Also – this is the “SEASON” to be charitable and kind to all mankind – – so let’s put the “shoe on the other foot” – – kindness out-weighs – selfishness – any time of the day!
“May the Almighty – give to all of us – – – HIS – very special blessings at this time of the year – which – we are – – all in need of – – – – so very – much understanding – – – just to live with our neighbor – as ourselves?!?”
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“You – better be “GOOD” – NOW!”
“Did you hear, Al – what I heard?” – ” The Christmas Record – that MOM has playing – right now, the song said – “You better be “GOOD”” – “Santa” is coming to Town” – that means – that if we want – what we ask Santa for – when we saw him the other day — we have to really be “GOOD!” “OKAY?” – “OKAY!”
“Did – I tell you, Al – why we have our “RED CLOTHES” on – today?” “It is because we are going to be “SANTA’s” helpers – and help MOM decorate the CHRISTMAS TREE!” “So, here’s the deal – when I tell you – that you have to do something – that’s what I want you to do – and don’t say no – or that you cannot do it – because I will help you!” “And, you know why – that – I am going to help you??? It’s because MOM said – she will give us some of the Christmas cookies – that she is baking while we listen to the Christmas music and help her with all of the decorating – of the Christmas Tree!”
“ONE – more – BIG – surprise for us – when “DADDY” gets home after working at the Restaurant – “DADDY” is going to let us help him decorate the front of the house and yard – with lots of lights and … he is putting that “Big SANTA” – up – on the roof – and the lights will all be on – today!”
“What – do you do think, Al??? – Are you “HAPPY” – that you get to be a helper???”
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“December – Birthdays are the Best!”
“Happy Birthday Little Lee”
This is another photo that has me thinking – – “What are you thinking, Little Lee” – Your whole “LIFE” is waiting down the road – which road will you select?”
We can see three (3) candles on your “Birthday Cake” – which tells us that your baby brother “Al” has not been born – as yet – and you are still the baby in the family – and you are so use to getting so much attention as the cutest baby! This picture is when we lived on NE 18 Avenue – in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. We had so much “FUN” living in the “SUNSHINE STATE” – and one of our restaurants was located on “SUNSHINE” Boulevard – in the Ft. Lauderdale area – where we sold more of the best “Pan Fried Chicken” in town! My favorite piece was a “Drum-stick” – and probably the reason that I put on — my first extra pounds?
What I see in your very serious look – is that you are concentrating on picking the very best “WISH” – while we are waiting for me to get done taking pictures – so that someday – like today – I can remember what happened – way back in the 1960’s – as you blew out all your candles on your cake and probably got your “WISH!” ???
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