Nonnie's Observations

Today this family would be called a blended family, but in the late 1930s, they were just a family.  The adults are the Kern siblings (including my mom in white clothes and my dad in the middle) with their spouses, mother and their step-father.  The three children are Duckworth siblings. Grandpa Kern died at age 41 leaving seven children.  I knew only my grandpa Duckworth. Two Kern brothers were not present for the taking of the picture.  Judging from the size of the three younger siblings, I was born two years after this.  sharing with Jane's VINTAGE WEEKLY Any bloggers who have vintage photos,  please join us in sharing them!

Although I have often read other bloggers' contributions to Nancy's meme Random 5 Friday, I had not provided any myself. I am changing that status today. My random 5: 1. My family consists of 4 children, 6 grandchildren  and 2 great-grandchildren, whom I love deeply. 2. I have two cats (Jax & Ting Ting) who provide me with comfort and entertainment. 3.  I am part of a ladies' Bible Study Group  and Women at the Well through my parish. 4. I love to read, especially mysteries, and I belong to a book club, which meets monthly in my home. 5. My hobby is scrapbooking. Visit Nancy's  Random 5 Friday Perhaps you will find that you want to join  in sharing your Random 5.

mommy, all ready for the birth of her daughter move things along, dear! Daddy and big sister also waiting is there room for me? "I've missed you, Mommy!" tick, tick, tick waiting for our girl hurry up! Doctor reserved room for Wednesday evening to begin the process. Literally, Granddaughter was told "no room at the inn." (labor area) All day Thursday, same thing. Ball Memorial Hospital labor and delivery section has been very busy welcoming new arrivals. Finally, Granddaughter was told to come in at 8:30 last night.   Inducing labor started at 8 a.m. today. Our little punkin shown above took only 5 or 6 hours from beginning to birth. So...now we wait... anticipating our little girl!

swimming and picnics at Rainbow Beach in Vincennes fun with family! note the circular shape of the swimming pool a fence surrounded the deep water We had moved from Vincennes before I had become a proficient enough swimmer to be allowed in the inner deeper waters. my younger brother on top of our uncles' shoulders our aunt has her back to us The white fence is visible in this shot. Here my aunt's sweet face is facing us. I suspect that we see my other aunt swimming towards us. seek Sepia Saturday here visit Vintage Weekly here

Fam'ly, so vital for our first education in life's excursion. more Signs

My daughter-in-law, her daughter, my cousin and I lunched at Puerto Vallarta after shopping at the various Christmas bazaars.  Very tasty! linked to James' Weekend Reflections   Below is the yellow page ad for the restaurants in Muncie.

This painting was created by my gifted daughter-in-law. It hangs in my bathroom where I can enjoy it many times a day.  When she painted it, her status was one of BFF.  Now she's both my BFF and daughter-in-law.  It's one of those relationships where each of us has been there for the other through thick and thin.   She and her hubby (my middle son) both have many talents; they often combine them for making gifts for family members. Daisies, white flowers, perking up my attitude with their loveliness.