Family, Friends, and Memories

Today I received a phone call from my sister-in-law in Idaho and had a visit with her. Visited with
my Mom and Dad and kids.
We didn't go to Alex's game tonight, but he called and said he hit a homerun.  Way to go Alex!

Laura and I had a nice walk today.  It was a bit cool but we built up some warmth by picking them up and putting them down.

This picture is of my Great Uncle Millard.  He passed at the young age of 94.  This was my grandad's oldest brother who raised him. Uncle Millard was 10 years older than my grandad.  Uncle Millard was 15 and my grandad was 5 when their daddy was shot.

This is Aunt Bill (Millie) who is Uncle Millard's wife.  They married when he was 17 and she was 15.  They were married 76 years I think.  Wow, a lifetime.  Aunt Bill is still living and is now 103 years young.  A remarkable lady.  She is a twin and was born in February in Indiana in a log cabin 103 years ago.  They weighed 7lbs each and she is the oldest.  She told us she was born boss and still is.  :) Her twin's name was Lillie.  They loved each other and Aunt Bill was always taking care of Lillie.  Aunt Bill is called Bill because her dad nicknamed her that.  But at the young age of 92 she ask that she not be called Bill but Millie.  Old habits are hard to break....all my life we have called her Aunt Bill.

I'm thankful for such a heritage and the stories, and memories that I have of such wonderful people.