Pictures for My Kids: May 2012

20120530

for Thursday the 31st of May

1973 abt. Mary Ella, Joe, Mike, and Papa Jim. It looks like a school function with a Mexican theme.

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1974. Six kids impatiently waiting for Xmas to appear.

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1978 abt. Joe walking on the Golden Gate. He appears to have an 1/2 eaten apple. Thanks Mike for these old pictures.

20120529

for Wednesday the 30th of May,

On Sun, May 27, 2012 at 7:53 AM, mike wrote:

Emma came in third in her age group in 13k run. The run was sponsored by a temple and she received her trophy from the head monk. Mom and Dad didn't win a trophies.

Mike how will it be back on the farm later this year? Emma will draw some quizzical looks when she tells about receiving her trophy from the head monk. A 13k run? I can't even think of one, let alone do one.

20120528

for Tuesday May 29th

Joanie and I had our family business. Mimi has the helm for the 2nd Sat. Art Walk June 2008. On 2nd Saturday we usually had about 10 people working. Many were volunteers. The gallery went full out every month on 2nd Sat. Joanie worked hard at keeping our name in the papers.
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Taka and daughter Moana come calling in 2008 to check out the Gallery.
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Julia, Payton, Taylor, and below is Joe. They are planning to cut into a huge paper about 4 ft by 70 ft and cut out their chosen work. And buy it by the square inch. 2009. The left over scraps were made into small pictures and book marks.
•••Trivia? How did the artist paint it in her small studio? She never saw her total completed work till it was opened out on our gallery floor.

20120527

for Monday May 28th........Memorial Day

Joe and date at St. Andrew Catholic` Church at Roanoke, VA.

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Joe is off to another prom. Shown with date and brother Paddy

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Joe getting last minute instructions from mom and pop.

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The picture is marked 1972, Xmas, Pattie. Looks she got a doll and baby buggy. The kid's doll/play in the back ground.

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20120526

for Sunday the 27th......Holiday Weekend

Joe wait till your dad comes home! Oh well it has a great message and washes off. (I hope.)
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That is Hedge in the orange. This is a teacher's comment.

A very special report about Hedges from his teacher.

Hedges is such a great boy!

To Amber, From Michael Mahoney, teacher

“Hey Amber:

I just wanted to share a story about Hedges.

This morning he and Nashi, a girl from Lina's class, both arrived in front of me at the same time to show me some of their work.

Hedges immediately stepped aside, did a little bow of sorts, and asked Nashi to go first.

It was great.

Came right from his heart.

I stopped the entire class and told everyone what had just happened.

Everyone started clapping!

Hedges was beaming.”

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Three young girls at the beach. Whoa,,,, The middle one is turning 50 soon. Three young looking girls.

20120525

for Saturday May 26th. ..... Long weekend...

October 21st, 1996. Mike visits with Mama Jean at 1510 Virginia.

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Year 2006 abt. Mike visits with the Paddy and Mary Kelsey in Roanoke (?)

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Mary Kelsey can't keep her hands off her big uncle Mike. A good lawyer is worth weight,

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Joanie can't wait to meet and greet a Pepper 'Teacup Pig.

20120524

for Friday May 25th

About 1973. Joe, Steve, Jeanni, Mimi, Patti, and Mike in the backyard of Stanley Ave.

I don't know what the occasion was. Easter?

Our 2 Ac of play ground.

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Mary Kelsey is coming home to Virginia today. From her Blog she had a great time. Above is a picture from her plane window going over to Ireland. I helped the green get a greener

20120523

For Thursday May 24th

Thank You Marcus for capturing my birthday celebration on camera at Jacks. Due to the movie was posted on my facebook wall I can't embed it here, but I still wanted to show you a picture of his post.

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At the old Lyons Restaurant for dinner. On another Birthday get together. Jim Jr. (2.1), Mimi (2.11), and Marcus (2.111), and Joanie (2.1a). This restaurant used to be Lyons, where we hung out for decades with the Art crowd. Lyons sold out to Mels, and this was their first day open. I went into Mels early in the afternoon. Meet the manager and told him what I liked, When I showed up for dinner he knew my name and likes. My guests were bewildered/impressed. They did a remodel in about 6 weeks of long hours.

20120522

for Wednesday May 23rd

Talk about cool. Mike and Steven. Date and occasion unknown,
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Older cool brothers together again. An educated guess Dec. 1999, Mike and Amber's wedding

20120521

for Tuesday May 22nd

Mike, Amber, and Emma run a 3k. I assume the bright colors signify a charity. Mike is in great shape and rock hard. (like his old man ). I will let our gentle readers finish the sentence. Amber looks fit and healthy.

20120520

for Monday May 21st

2012. Another picture of Taylor at his job.

About 1971. Mimi, Patti, and Joe at a music recital. Who would have thought 40 years later we would still be worried about war. Of all the piano lessons only Sue still plays.

20120519

for Sunday May 20

Practicing using a big gun. Shooting at a screen? Fairbanks, I imagine would look different.
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Our Hero. Taylor. I hope he shares his score with us.

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20120518

for Saturday May 19th

Joe, our star. Number 1.

"From Jeanni

It has been a few days since I have bragged about one of the kids. Joe ran in the District Meet last night. He was awesome. Before the races he always makes sure to shake everyone's hand and after he tells everyone congratulations.

He got second place for the one mile and 1st place for the 2 mile. The 2 mile is 8 laps around and it seems like it goes forever. Joe was spent by the end. His school won first place in the district for the boys. Joe was so excited that the guys got a trophy.

Unfortunately, today he has a final exam which might not go as well as the track meet. I wish he could get extra credit for running or for being kind. He wouldn't have to study at all."

Joe's team and trophy. I assume the older one is the coach.

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Last Thursday while checking out the new Bay Bridge, Eli and I stopped for lunch at an old favorite eating place in Emeryville, The Public Market. The inside has been redone, but the vendors and food was about the same. The crowds have lightened up. I miss the Borders Book Store which was next door.

20120517

for Friday May 18th

Taylor set me these pictures yesterday. He is at the helm.

20120516

for Thursday May 17th

Farm girl Mimi doing her chores. Notice her boots. They look like $500 fancy boots, but are very inexpensive rubber variety.

Mimi with her two dogs, Diego and Bode.

1972. Joe and Mike with the family dog Willie.

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20120515

for Wednesday May 16th

1966 Kids getting ready for the Xmas card picture.
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Here is the card that was sent out.
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1967. The man in the helmut and dark glasses is Bob Olson. He was a superintendent for our construction company for 20 years. He often brought the kids a Xmas present. Steve (2.14) and Patti (2.13) show clearly.

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1982. Here is grown Steven working for Bob on the American Canyon Job.

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September 1983. Steve with Billy Morriese and Bob Olson on the Bureau Job near Tracy. I lighten around their faces and will go back and spend some time..

For Tuesday May 15th

New posting from Ireland by Kelsey

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Taylor and company return from a 24 hour hike carrying 60#.

Notice the sweat on his helmet and the sweat on the pants of his buddy.

Picture from Steven.

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Joe and Mimi horsing around at Stanley Ave. Abt 1975.

Picture from Mike.

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Marcus and Joanie. Joanie is not a mother, but she deserves her own special day for all the mothering she does. Last Saturday was 2nd Saturday. Joanie had her special table on the street. She was the mother/queen/mayor and knows everybody.

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