Happy Birthday to Kathryn!

It's a big birthday for Kathryn today! Since women sometimes prefer to keep their age confidential, I won't reveal which one she's celebrating exactly. But if this post were done like an old episode of Sesame Street, it would finish by announcing, "today's program was brought to you by the Number 3."

To honor Kathryn on this special day, here are a few old photos:


I don't know much of the context of this picture which was taken in the late '70s. She looks a little similar to Sawyer (my youngest), who also loves to eat at night right before going to bed. Looks like a graham cracker in one hand, and a binky in the other (a tough decision for a tired child).



The next picture sheds a little more light on Kathryn's comment a few days ago. In her "Smart Santa" post a few days ago she wrote that a Ramona Quimby diary helped foster her love of writing. The photo above indicates that perhaps story-time with Dad helped to plant that seed even earlier. She is really enjoying this book!

Now some of you might look at this & think that Dad's look is pretty stale, but believe me, it couldn't be more current. The thick framed glasses are back. And I'd bet there are about 500 hipsters in Brooklyn scouring the thrift stores & vintages clothing racks for old colorful Puma's & western cut shirts. Way to go Dad - quietly blazing a fashion trail, 25yrs ahead of the hipsters.



Now speaking of fashion, I don't know who posed the final shot here, but I think it's pretty cute. It looks like it belongs in a Gap Kids (or Mervyns or JC Penneys) catalog. While David is busy flossing his teeth with the knuckle of his thumb, Kathryn is acting cool & unfazed in front of the camera. This was developed in early 1985. It think it shows how early in life a person's real personality begins to show.

Well, Kathryn, may you always stay so cool & unfazed. Have a Very Happy Birthday!