Amber Reunion: February 2015

February 28, 2015

Shoreline Reunion

Door County, Wisconsin, December 1979. It's the season of the frozen splash.

Related by Marriage: Saturday Celebration

Nativity BVM, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, about 1957 or 1958. Here's another snapshot from that coworker's wedding.

A Closer Look (Part 22)

Kaunas, Lithuania, May 1934. The photo captures Mom's expression on the day of her First Holy Communion.

February 27, 2015

The only thing I ever liked about a circus.

Chicago, Illinois, 1961 or 1962. It's the clown car filled with dogs.

(This may have been taken at an ice show; not at the circus.)

General Manners: Follow directions.

Suburban Chicago, April 1961. My babysitter offers behavioral tips during a children's party.

Class Notes (Part 4)

Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1934. This time, the mice have pocketbooks.

February 26, 2015

Same-Direction Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, January 2015. We don't tire of seeing our visitor.

At the Edge

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1966. We've reached Iceberg Lake. Dad assures me it's safe at this spot.

Catching Up

Door County, Wisconsin, January 1976. Gigi runs ahead.

February 25, 2015

Snow Dance

Verona, Wisconsin, February 2011. The doe climbs out of the drift.

At the Top

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1970. We continue to explore Sperry Glacier.

General Manners: Share someone else's joy.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1953. My Toronto Cousin is delighted as her Dad, Kadis, helps his Goddaughter celebrate a birthday.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

February 24, 2015

Settlement

Near Medora, North Dakota, July 1973. The prairie-dog families stay close to their burrows.

The project continues.

Suburban Chicago, January 1962. Mom keeps working on the straight-needle project. She's in the Master Bedroom.

February 23, 2015

Snowed-In Reunion

Door County, Wisconsin, February 1982. The drifts stand only near the entrances.

Related by Marriage: Civilian Wear

Camp Irwin, Barstow, California, 1952. Mr. Irene's Dad must be nearing the end of his Army duty.

Jackpot!

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1970. Mom comes across some wild strawberries.

(This must not have been a real hike because I don't remember Mom ever carrying a pocketbook on the trails.)

February 22, 2015

Frozen Fishing

Liberty Grove, Door County, Wisconsin, February 1982. If you correctly time your arrival at the dock, then you can pick up some fresh fish.

Dad helps with the frogging.

Suburban Chicago, January 1982. Dad's accustomed to unraveling projects.

General Manners: Don't chase dogs.

Suburban Chicago, April 1961. Mikey's not interested in the chase.

February 21, 2015

Red-Rock Reunion

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1968. Dad frames the shot to include the cloud that's casting a shadow on the valley.

Adjusted

Colombia, about 1954. My Dad's friend Casey has adapted to the new, South American, life.

A Closer Look (Part 21)

Palanga, Lithuania, 1928. Dad already had a characteristic expression.

Here's the original post for this photo.

February 20, 2015

Overheard

Suburban Chicago, 1965. A sound interrupts a snack.

Exchanging Portraits (Part 41)

Probably Schweinfurt, Germany, about 1946. One of my Dad's friends—a fellow Displaced Person—gave Dad this photo-booth snapshot featuring him and his daughter.

Newlyweds

Brooklyn, New York, 1954. Friends of my maternal Grandfather, Jake, celebrate their wedding.

February 19, 2015

Snow Pandas

Cincinnati, Ohio, February 19, 2015. Think about something cute.

We walked ahead.

Glacier National Park, Montana. July 1970. Dad waits so he can get a shot of me and Mom hiking.

That crocodile could use a kid.

Addison, Illinois, June 1961. These were the only crocodiles I ever liked.

Not Frozen

Niagara Falls, New York, July 1963. This weeks' temperatures caused Niagara Falls to freeze. Hey! A high of 16 degrees isn't that cold. It's two degrees here in Dane County, now, at midday.

February 18, 2015

The Year of the Sheep

Near New Glarus, Wisconsin, October 2014. It's not bad if you're only expecting a sheering.

Catch up before you clean.

Toronto, Ontario, January 1960. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, and her husband, Kadis, reflect on the party before they head to the kitchen.

Another Look

Suburban Chicago, December 1961. A family friend pauses on a favorite page.

February 17, 2015

Brrr

Door County, Wisconsin, January 1976. Gigi's ready to explore; she's wearing her red coat.

A Dad Joke

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1970. Dad's in a clowning mood. This photo always makes me laugh.

Related by Marriage: Women's Guild

St. George's Parish, Bridgeport, Chicago, 1942. Mr. Irene's maternal Grandmother Anna (marked with the white "X" in the fourth row) and her sister Petra (marked in the third row) remain active in the church's leadership.

February 16, 2015

Presidents-Day Reunion

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, July 1966. They're looking down at you.

Independence Day

Bulger Park, Veterans Park District, Melrose Park, Illinois, February 1965. The older girls sing during an Independence-Day minejimas. (The younger children waited in the audience until it was our turn to take the stage.)

That's my friend Ron at the piano. My friend Kris stands second from left. The braided trim on Kris's folkdress and mine were identical because our Mom's worked together to sew the blouses and aprons.

Winter Walk

Door County, Wisconsin, January 1976. I give Gigi a lift so her paws stay dry.

(Gigi reminds me: RIP Louis Jourdan, who "described himself as Hollywood's 'French cliche'.")

February 15, 2015

Snow Stitching

Verona, Wisconsin, February 2014. The deer have a plan.

Winter Weekend

Door County, Wisconsin, January 1976. It's time to head back to the city.

Related by Marriage: The brothers visit.

Panevėžys, Lithuania, July 1992. Mr. Irene's paternal Uncle Stacey and Stacey's wife host a visit from Stacey's oldest brother, Ignas. The group stands in front of the brothers' family home.