Snowy Sunday

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, January 1961. I'm dressed in red again, and I wear the Mickey-Mouse mittens. I take the snowman home, and we find a spot for him in the backyard.

Winter River

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, January 1962. The river rarely froze.

Thaw

Suburban Chicago, February 1965. The Des Plaines River stays frozen for only a short time.

Fresh Dusting

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, February 1966. It's safe to walk along the edge.

Don't expect a thaw.

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, January 1965. The Des Plaines River rarely freezes, however.

Silver Creek's Edge

Suburban Chicago, December 1964. We take a walk behind the house to check out the creek.

Creekside Reunion

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, January 1962. We approach the spot at which Silver Creek meets the Des Plaines River.

December-Thaw Reunion

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, December 1975. Dad selected this image from Thatcher Woods for one of his Christmas cards.

Winter Recreation

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, February 1966. Another group sleds on the Des Plaines River.

Winter Riverbank

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, January 1965. Things start to freeze around the edges.

Frozen-River Reunion

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, February 1965. The Des Plaines River has risen above its banks.

Sledding

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, January 1963. Dad remembered to bring the sled.

It's too early to think about snow.

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, February 1964. Dad continued to wear hats long after men's hats became unfashionable.

Autumn Paddle

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, October 1963. It was still warm enough for a ride along the Des Plaines River.

Late Summer

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, September 1963. Things look thick just before Fall arrives.

An Earlier Flood, in Three Takes

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Suburban Chicago, August 1987. We're thinking today about our family and friends in the Chicago area. We hope you are safe and dry.

 

The fir tree in the first and second photos is the "little spruce" my Parents planted when I was born.

This looks a little risky.

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, February 1966. It looks like the Des Plaines River has frozen.

Bundle-up Reunion

Des Plaines River at Thatcher Woods, February 1965. Things are about to freeze.

Another Walk in the Woods

Suburban Chicago, January 1963. Mom and I are dressed for a walk through Thatcher Woods.

Sunday Drive

Suburban Chicago, January 1965. Dad replaced his black, 1957 VW Beetle with a beige model.

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Suburban Chicago, January 1965. Dad enjoyed driving VW Beetles, even if the destination was as close as the Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve.