This picture was taken during the winter of 1955-56. It was our last winter in the little house. Jon would have been too young to be out making snowmen with his sister and big brothers. I don't remember much about the "story" behind the picture. Carolyn obviously lost her mittens. I wonder what part she played in making the little snowman. Verlon seems amused by her being there and Tim doesn't appear very impressed. We have been doing a lot of reflecting on our "parenting" as we watch Julie and John "take care of" our Great Granddaughter. There were only 4 years, 3 months and 5 days between our oldest and youngest with Tim and Carolyn in between. At the time, we didn't fully appreciate how much help we got from our family in helping take care of the kids. I was working 2 jobs to make ends meet and Elaine was doing more than me by being a Wife and Mother.
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