Monday MeMe- Pictures of Christmas's past

Every Monday I host a MeMe.... just for fun!
Play along if you like, leave me a comment and I will add a link to your blog!
Up this week is pictures of past Christmas'.

Christmas 1974:

Mike, Me and Penny

Christmas 1994:

JM (21mo)

Christmas 1997:

JM (4) & Annie (1 day)

Christmas 2004:

Annie (7), Sammy (4) and JM (11)

Christmas 2007:

Annie (10) holding Cadie (11mo), Jonah (4), Sammy (7) holding Courtney (11mo)

Hope every has a very Merry Christmas and a blessed Holiday season!

Playing along this week...

Jen

Up next week:
12-29: New Year's Resolutions

To all the Veterns.... I say Thank You!

I should have posted this earlier today...

I wanted to say THANK YOU to the men in my life that have fought for our great nation... along with the other men and women who have served our country!

First up is my Grandpa. Sadly, he passed away in 2006... but his memory lives on...

unfortunately, I do not have his navy photos (must remember to get a copy from my mother...) He was a WWII vetern. Lied about his age to serve his country. Dropped out of high school to serve his country. Never spoke about the things he witnessed... when serving his country. He was an example to us all! Thank you, Grandpa!

Next is my dad...

My dad served in the Army. He was stationed stateside and in Germany in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was involved in testing of missles in the desert. Interesting stuff! I love the photos he has of it! Thank You, DAD!

Lastly, my brother...

My brother made a career out of being in the service. He served in the Air Force. He was top notch at what he did.... but don't ask me what it was... he would likely have to kill me if I knew! Mike served from the mid 1980s until recently when he retried after 20yrs. I have often been terrified of your job... but I know what an important roll you played. Thank You, Mike.


All of you have been great examples of what a good man is... I am proud of you, the jobs you held and the fact you served your country!

Thank you to all the veterns who have served, are currently serving and all those who will one day serve our great nation! May God Bless YOU!!

Way back When-sday

For this very special way back When-sday, I have selected a picture that I think really captures what a great Dad my dad is!

This was my sister's graduation from high school...


If you didn't know my family, you would think this is a picture of me and my siblings with my dad.

Well, you would be about 1/2 correct.

My sister is Penny (the one in the grad gown). My brother is Mike (the only other boy in the pic besides my dad). They are from my dad's first marriage. Their mom's name is Ellen. My mom is Sue (not pictured). I am the one with dark hair.

Are you wondering who the little blonde girl is standing next to me with the big smile?

Well, that is Lynne. She is my brother and sister's other sister. confused? Her mom is Ellen... but her dad is Allen (not my dad... who is Gordon).

Can you imagine how much fun I have with this... my brother and sister have a sister that is not my sister.... LOL

Anyway, Lynne wanted to be in the picture with all of us. Which, is fine. My family was always very accepting and rolled with the punches. They wouldn't have ever singled Lynne out and told her she couldn't be in the pictures. I think that is what makes my dad a great dad... he was very accepting. There were times when Penny was babysitting Lynne that she would come and we got to play together. I always enjoyed having someone else to play with and we are only a few months apart in age!

Now go on over to Twinfatuation for others who are playing along in Way back When-sday and play along as well!