Today is my Mom's birthday! Happy Birthday, Mom!
Hope you have a wonderful day full of good mail and goodies!
Much love,
Anna.
Alan says "Happy Birthday, Mrs. Wight!"
According to my Mom's brother John (thanks Uncle Jack!), the above photo was taken by my Mom's mom in 1954. It's of Mom's brother David with his paper route bag, and my Mom happy as can be sitting in the bag. Mom can give more details on the photo... chime in, Mom!
I'm a little behind (LITTLE?!!) with my birthday wishes, but hope Lori, a/k/a Mrs. Wright, a/k/a Anna's Mom, had a good one. Seeing the Chronicle bag was a blast from the past. I get soooo homesick for Spokane.
Posted by: kathynruss | May 26, 2009 at 03:59 AM
OMW, what a fun picture!
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: LeAnne | May 18, 2009 at 08:56 AM
Just getting to my emails..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA's Momma!!!!!
I LOVE this photo! VERY Precious Memory!!!!
Posted by: kellijo | May 15, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Great photos. Thanks for the education...who says you can't learn lots blogging. Happy Birthday to you Mom.
Hugs
Heather
Posted by: Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather) | May 15, 2009 at 01:37 AM
That is so thoughtful. You know what even makes it memorable? Using an online backup system. I backup all my pictures. I also share them with my families around the world. I'm very happy with it and you should check it out and make sure you keep these priceless pics safe.
Posted by: Jane | May 15, 2009 at 01:32 AM
Happy Birthday, Ms Wight, Senior :) I was born in 1953, so I guess we're pretty close to the same age.
Posted by: Cheryl R | May 14, 2009 at 04:49 PM
What an adorable picture of both David and your mom! It makes me want to squeeze her! (And she probably received plenty of hugs from her older siblings.) On the 'Mrs. Wight' issue, my husband still calls my parents Mr. and Mrs., and we've been married for 18 years. He just can't help himself. :) Hope your mom had a fabulous birthday. May is the BEST birthday month!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | May 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Happy 'Belated' Birthday to Anna's Mom! It is always so much fun to celebrate a birthday! LOVE the photo! Why is it that we seem to loose those great old photos? We should all challenge ourselves to find one or two a month and get caught up on who is who in them!! A great way to make memories or keep extisting ones alive!
Manetta
Posted by: Manetta Deggelman | May 14, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Anna, I love this picture of your mom in the newspaper delivery bag - sooooo cute!! Love the story behind the picture, your mom's take on it and your dad's comments (he's always so funny:)) Happy Birthday, Anna's Mom!! May you have many, many more!
Posted by: Cindy H. | May 14, 2009 at 07:07 AM
What an awesome picture. Happy Birthday to your mom.
Posted by: Susan N. | May 14, 2009 at 06:52 AM
This is such a sweet picture capturing a precious moment in time! I love the story too and reading all the comments! Happy Birthday Mrs. Wight! We love Anna!!!
Anna, I could see you scanning this and using a copy for a very unique and creative card! Just an idea!
Posted by: Crissy | May 14, 2009 at 05:23 AM
Yes, she still looks just like that! A source of pride and wonder every day,but a bit taller. That's my story and I'm stickin tttto it! Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | May 13, 2009 at 11:04 PM
What a wonderful picture to have of your Mom and her brother :0)
•.¸(¯`'•.¸(¯`'•.¸ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANNA'S MOM •.¸(¯`'•.¸(¯`'•.¸
Wishing you a wonderful day full of Love & Happiness, as well as Friends & Family :)
Thank you Anna for sharing that precious photo of your Mom =)
Posted by: Robb_eeie | May 13, 2009 at 10:31 PM
What a great photo! I loved reading what your mom said. And I had the same thought... why does Alan call her Mrs. Wight?
Happy Birthday Lori!
Lisa (one of Anna's biggest fans)
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | May 13, 2009 at 09:56 PM
Yes, Happy Birthday Anna's Mom...we are nearly neighbors...I live in Coeur d'Alene. Actually, my husband carried the Spokane Daily Chronicle in the late '50's! You raised a great daughter - I want to meet her sometime when she here up north!!! Also, my birthday is coming up - Mt. St. Helen's Day!!! Have a great day!!! Jeanne in Idaho
Posted by: JeanneH | May 13, 2009 at 09:45 PM
Thank You everyone for the birthday wishes! This was one of my many cute days! David must be l5, if John is right. I think I look younger-haha.Funny thing, I still have the same hairdo, just shorter! I had a great childhood with all my 4 brothers & 3 sisters. There was always something to do & they packed me everywhere they went. It made geat memories. Lori aka Mrs. Wight (Alan seems to need to call me that--hugs to you! It makes me sound so old)
Posted by: Lori W | May 13, 2009 at 08:22 PM
happy birthday to Mrs Wight!!! Your daughter is a gift from above; so without a doubt you are a big part of why!!
Hope you have a great day!!
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | May 13, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Happy Birthday Mrs. Wight - hope your day has been filled with all the things that make you happy! What an adorable picture! Thanks for sharing it with us Anna!
Posted by: Dotty | May 13, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Hope your mom's special day was grand!
Posted by: Erika M | May 13, 2009 at 06:35 PM
Oh, this photo is just tooooo precious. My twins are 11 months old and they look just like you, maybe a bit more hair, so I figure it's about 11-12 months old. Maybe you were a precocious baby and the picture is when your were 9 months old. In any case, it's adorable, and Happy Birthday Mrs. Anna's mom. May you be blessed with many more...
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | May 13, 2009 at 04:25 PM
silly computer...sent it before I was finished!
I hope you have a fabulous day...and the picture is SO adorable! What a classic '50s picture! I was born in 1954 myself!
Hugs to all of you!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | May 13, 2009 at 03:04 PM
omigosh! your mom is so YOUNG!!!!!!! I'm 43 and Steve is 55, so that would make you, about oh, 9...
Happy Birthday Anna's Mom!
Posted by: Shala | May 13, 2009 at 03:04 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA'S MOM!!!
Posted by: diane mcvey | May 13, 2009 at 03:03 PM
What a great photo! Best wishes to Mrs. Wight on her birthday.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | May 13, 2009 at 02:55 PM
Happy Birthday Mrs. Wight. I love the photo. You and your brother look to be about the same age apart as my older brother and I. He adored me then! :O)
Thanks Anna for the woderful trip down memory lane.
Posted by: Carol Dee | May 13, 2009 at 02:41 PM
ha ha - I hadn't even noticed that there was someone in the bag until you said so!! Happy Birthday to your Mum!!!
Posted by: Sam | May 13, 2009 at 01:59 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. WIGHT!
Posted by: Tammy | May 13, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Cute picture. Happy Birthday Mrs. Wight.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | May 13, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Happy birthday, Lori!!! What an adorable picture! What a treasure!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 13, 2009 at 01:11 PM