Saturday, December 20, 2008

Christmas 1948

Prior to Thanksgiving my aunt and uncle did some sorting of the various slides that they have and divided them into piles for some of the various family members- some for me, some for my cousin, and some for my aunt's cousin. This is one that I got. It is my mom, my aunt, and my uncle celebrating Christmas in 1948. I LOVE this picture. Had to go out and get a new slide scanner so that I would be able to get a print of this and others. I love how Aunt Cathrine and Uncle Rob get that they are supposed to be playing with their toys, but my mom just is quizzically looking at the photographer.

Or what about this one?

"Santa, how did you know I wanted a new dolly? You're the best! I'm going to try to pretend that I don't notice how dirty the trim is on your suit. Maybe it got that filthy from going down all of the chimneys? And I'll also ignore how fake looking your beard looks."

Meanwhile, Aunt Cathrine, being the smart young lady that she is, is just laughing to herself about how gullible her baby sister is.

Ah, those were the days.

4 comments:

Mrs Pretzel said...

OH MY GOSH, Chris!! That last one should be on a MAGAZINE cover!!

ChristyR said...

yes...i ditto ho. it looks like a norman rockwell painting!

~Mel said...

Those are unbelieveable pictures! What great memories to have for you and your Mom!

Jan said...

What awesome photos!!! They truly do look like magazine covers!