I came across this photograph of myself and I’m pretty sure you made the dress. Maybe Sue can tell me for sure. Ruthie would have been too young. I don’t even know how old I am in that picture. I’d guess around three, which puts Ruthie at a year and a half.
I never appreciated the clothes that you sewed for us. I liked them and was excited to get to choose the outfit color—I was one color and Ruthie was another. Just like this photo below. Your grandson Casey painted this picture from a photograph. He used a drawing tool from the computer. I have no idea how he does it. The first time he did a drawing like that for me, I thought he scanned in the photo and then manipulated it to make it look like a painting. Then I found out he actually painted it by hand via the computer. It gave me a deeper appreciation for his art. I gave the painting to Ruthie for her 50th. There’s a piece of you in there—our homemade dresses.
Aww, how cute. You appear to be about two years old or younger.
ReplyDeleteReally Linda? That's funny how you can tell, and it's me and I don't even know. I guess being a school teacher you have the low down on judging the age of children.
ReplyDeleteYou look exactly like baby Rita. Its insane.
ReplyDeleteYou are a cutie pie! That is so adorable, I'd forgotten about that picture. I too loved the clothes Mom made for us. You were always red, pink or yellow and I was blues and greens. Those color choices seem to have stuck. I especially liked it when she made matching clothes for my dolls.
ReplyDeleteYes, mom made the dresses. In fact, I don't think there was ever much store bought clothes. It was either made by mom or handed down. Of course, we had store bought socks and underwear. You girls were (are!) so cute! I just adored (adore!) you!
ReplyDeleteAnd, wow, can I see your kids in you. No wonder they're so good looking.
Ruth - Hey, I don't remember Mom making any doll clothes to match :-(
ReplyDeleteSuzanne - I remember getting your hand-me-downs. There was a lime green pair of shorts that I just loved and I'd roll the waist up, use a big safety pin to keep them up and yet I thought I was so cool to have your shorts. And I'm pretty sure they were store bought.
Casey - I do look like Baby Rita.
Love the pictures. Hand made dresses seem like an impressive and precious commodity these days!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat, I believe you're right.
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