“Tom the “CAMERA” is this way!”

Feb 10th “Tom the “CAMERA” is this way!”

“Thomas” – the CAMERA is over here!” “We want to see your face!” “I know that it looks like Daddy is smoking – but he can still talk – without everybody seeing him – even move his lips!!” “If you turn your head toward the camera – and – we can get this picture taking over with – we can go and play – so see if you can turn your head!”

It is hard for me to talk – as you can see that my neck is still swollen some – as Tommy – did have the “MUMPS” and he gave them to me. What Tommy is trying to find out – is – if – he will for sure get to go to CALIFORNIA with DADDY ??? I was going to get to go to CALIFORNIA – but I just come down with those MUMPS that Tommy – so nicely gave to me. “Nothing like a free gift – that keeps you from going with Daddy to California – as he will be working on the ships as a “welder” – this is the years that AMERICA – was doing its part in WWII – and everybody – back then – dd whatever they could – to bring this WAR to an end!

“Daddy sure looks good in that uniform – he was working as a guard – as I have another picture of him standing with the whole group of men – that work for that COMPANY – – and they were having a Company PHOTO made – – a copy given – to each of he men – -at that time.”

“Well – Tom – if you will only – look toward the “CAMERA – we can all start to sing to you??” “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” and many more to TOM!”