Thursday, June 19, 2008, my parents’ property was sold. I was told it would be the last time we could go there. I went and took these pictures. Keep in mind that my Father built this home. It raised us kids and kept a roof over my parents’ heads the sixty plus years they were married. Because it wasn't built when the city required certain codes...the house will be torn apart. Even though the house was small...it holds wonderful memories. The apple tree had a swing in it. I spent many hours curled up in the apricot tree reading books. The attic was kind of creepy (because of the spiders), but was also a secret hiding place. I would take my dolls up there and have "tea" parties. The poles on the front porch were fun to swing on and my friends would have contests to see who could go the highest and farthest. Before my parents replaced the garage, there was a basketball hoop at the back where I spent many hours playing. We also had a pole with a tetherball. We always had a big garden. I learned how to plant (and weed) and also how to can the vegetables that we grew. There is nothing like homegrown food. It was a bitter/sweet day for me. I'm grateful that the property is finally sold, but it is the end of another chapter in my life.
3 comments:
I'm going to miss that house. we certainly have a lot of wonderful memories of times past. But since it's become a giant mouse trap, maybe it's for the best. It's hard when different chapters of life end. That's why we have our wonderful family to keep each other strong. I love you mom!
I am certainly going to miss that house as well. I remember swinging around the poles out front and having contests with Rye, Annie and our cousins. I also loved doing "gymnastics" on Gramma's clothes line. I think I'll miss the apple tree the most, though. The swing, sitting up there to read, watching the birds, and the shade! We had some fun picnics under that tree. We'll always cherish the memories we made there. I love you mom!!
Thanks for sharing these pictures and memories. I can imagine all you did there just for the way you describe it. I can see you had very loving parents and a wonderful childhood. Very nice blog and pictures!
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