“Let’s get ready for a BIRTHDAY Party for DADDY”

Jul 25th “Let’s get ready for a BIRTHDAY Party for DADDY”

“Before you know it – – it will be “August 1st” – – and we all know that … that is DADDY’S Birthday!”

Do we ever look happy and ready for a big “BIRTHDAY PARTY” – – from the looks on the faces of “DADDY… baby, Al… and big brother, LEE – – to just say the word “PARTY” means – – we will have lots of GAMES to play and so much FUN because we get to invite our favorite FRIENDS that like to have FUN at our house!

This next set of three (3) PHOTOS has always been some real favorites of mine – – and since it will be “Lee’s Birthday” coming up – – just LOVE to remember some of the real good times we all had when “LEE” was with us and we were all living in Florida – – and as you can see – – that was at least fifty (50) years ago!

The first PHOTO on the left would be “us” on our way to CHURCH – – even in Florida, “Lee” would wear a suit and the children each similar outfits for Church. Lee always looked good and was always wearing a suit as he was used to doing when a “Detective in Saint Louis” – – and may as well wear a suit when you have them to wear – – and for a good occasion.

That second PHOTO – – is worth a million to me – – so glad that it was taken – making it tangible and also a real memory keeper if there is such a thing – – “LEE” was terrific… if I say so myself! That dress is one that I had made before I met “LEE” and was surprised that I could still wear it – – even after my first child, LEE,Jr. – and to add to the memory – – I still have that dress – – and pattern that I used – and it requires six (6) yards of material.

Almost every day – Lee would come home from the Restaurant as in this PHOTO and I was taking pictures of the children – – making this also a real memory keeper – – to check on us at home – – making sure every thing was okay – – and if we ever needed something – – as there were times when both “His MOTHER and my MOTHER” were both staying at our house – – and sometimes for long visits – – and sometimes there were real stories that you would not believe – – but, I did post earlier their own full story – – all FUN to read about!

“LEE” was terrific and we all LOVED him – – only wish that he had not been shot when on the “Police Force” – – so that his LIFE would have been longer with us – – as we were always so HAPPY – – but the Almighty has His reasons for why our Lives change – – and some day – – we will know the answers – – but… for NOW everything is wonderful – – since I believe I have always been blessed – – as so many of the FAMILY and good FRIENDS are in HEAVEN – – putting in a good word… just for me!

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS” are being sent up and into your direction, LEE!” D.V.