Sneezy

Melrose Park, Illinois, August 1962. Keep your hands away from your face after you pet the pony.

Wedding Day

Kaunas, Lithuania, 1939. The Parents of my Mom's Goddaughter marry.

Related by Marriage: Wedding Tiara

Chicago, Illinois, about 1956. Friends of Mr. Irene's Mom are "just married."

Related by Marriage: Newlyweds

Chicago, Illinois, about 1956. Friends of Mr. Irene's Mom are "just married." I wonder in what kind of car the couple sat. The upholstery looks like velvet.

I like it when grooms wear "white tie."

Decorating the Tree

Suburban Chicago, December 1961. My Dad, my Toronto Cousin, Kadis, and I decorate the tree. I dance when I get excited, and I recover from spills easily.

Christmas Manners: Show the tree to your best friend.

Indiana, about 1963. My friend V enjoys the season with her compliant kitty.

Thanks to V for making this photo available to us.

Candid

Brooklyn, New York, October 1950. Although Dad hadn't started his photography hobby in the early 1950s, he already had an eye for candid shots.

Uncentered

Suburban Chicago, October 1960. Mom's holding a knitting project.

Relaxed

Near Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, July 1954. Dad was 30 years old when Mom took this photo.

Related by Marriage: Bridal Fashions

Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, about 1957 or 1958. Let's take another look at the bridal party.

A Favorite for Father's Day

Suburban Chicago, April 1962. I revisit the image of Dad and me in the remodeled Rec Room.

Birthday Reunion

Taliesen Estate, Spring Green, Wisconsin, September 2, 2014. Today is Frank Lloyd Wright's birthday; here, again, is the Romeo and Juliet Windmill.

(Taliesen is one of our favorite places. We try to get there at least once each year.)

A Small Dinner Party

Suburban Chicago, February 1965. We're hosting both sets of neighbors. My paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, seems especially happy.

Happy Easter

Suburban Chicago, April 14, 1963. I'm reposting a favorite. Here's another one from the same day.

We stop to visit with a cat.

Chicago, Illinois, January 1964. I encounter a tolerant cat as we walk to the flower show.

Related by Marriage: Saturday Celebration

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

Snow Pandas

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

Tolerance

Downers Grove, Illinois, Autumn 1963. Here's another shot from the afternoon with a kitten.

Christmas Manners: Be proud of your accomplishment.

Toronto, Ontario, December 1956. My Toronto Cousin is happy with her tree-trimming work.

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

Related by Marriage: Church Steps

Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, about 1957 or 1958. It's nice to see the flower girl dressed as a bridesmaid. I dislike the custom of styling a flower girl as a miniature bride.