Vintage Photos

I have posted pictures of Sylvan Beach several times.  Today I have more pictures of this great park, vintage pictures!

Long ago and far away Sylvan Beach was known as Houston's Playground.

Sylvan Beach Day is still celebrated every year with a parade and lots of activities at the park.  And we still crown a Miss Sylvan Beach every year.

The art deco gate is long gone, I wish it was still there.

No, this isn't me.  I just wanted to share because I worked here when I was in high school. I loved it,  on slow nights the manager would let us open the door to the concession booth and watch the movie.  It was on main street and at night the neon lights were flashing and the kids were driving back and forth . . . so long ago!

This is me about the same time I worked at the theater.  I was 16 years old.

I hope you will excuse how grainy and fuzzy the pictures are, they're just old.

Black & White Wednesday

Time to link with Terri @ Your Friend From Florida for. . . 

Black & White Wednesday

Here we go . . . long ago and far away!

I don't remember this picture being taken, I was only one! I do remember how much I loved my big brothers.

1948 and I'm now 3. The only girl, my brothers spoiled me rotten. They're in heaven now, I think of them often and miss them very much.

By 1951 I had lost my 'most spoiled' crown to this little fellow, baby brother Wayne.
Oh yes, he was rotten. When mother was in the nursing home the staff nicknamed him 'The Golden Boy.' Oh my...gag!!  😀😀😀

No, I'm playing, love him dearly. It's just he and I now and I enjoy every minute I can spend with him. 💗💗💗

(I think Mr D snapped this picture before Wayne was ready! lol )

Until Next Time

Our family's like a patchwork quilt,

With kindness gently sewn;

Each piece is an original,

With beauty of it's own.

With threads of warmth and happiness,

It's tightly stitched together

To last in love throughout the years,

Our family is forever.

Right Here Right Now and Black & White Wednesday on Thursday!

Sharing this meme from Debi at Barefoot Mom. Stop by and tell her hello!

Right Here, Right Now

What I'm wearing...
Here it is noon and I'm still in my pj's. You can do that when you're retired.

What I'm reading...
Just finished a great book by Debbie Macomber, now I'm waiting for Guernsey Potato Peel Society.

What's happening in my kitchen...
Not much happens in my kitchen anymore....except coffee...coffee is always ready!

What's outside my window...
Heat and humidity...supposed to reach 100* today. That's sweatin' weather.

What I'm thankful for...
Why does this question always stump me? There is so much it's hard to choose just one or two. Let's just say I am so thankful for all God has provided,
you do know He provides everything.

What I'm smelling...
The dogbabies, whew, they need a bath. Better get that done ASAP!

What I'm hearing...
The sound of the washing machine. It'll buzz in a minute letting me know it's the dryers turn!

What I'm crafting... 
I try each day to do a new page in my praise journal.

What's on my mind...
I need to make an appointment to get my hair cut. Was going to do that yesterday and let the day go by without getting it done. Have I ever mentioned that I am the biggest and worst procrastinator. Yep, I am. {sigh}

Words live by...

I can't even guess how many times I have prayed these words.....so many!

I missed linking up with Teri yesterday for Black & White Wednesday, so I'm linking up today!

My first grade picture. The scarf around my neck was given to me by my older brother. He had bought it for his girlfriend, they broke up and I got the scarf.

I was a happy little girl.

I debated on showing this one..just look at all those character lines! 😊

This drawing was done by one of the 'thingy's' on facebook.  

Until Next Time
Jesus says in John 14:6
"I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.