CHALLENGE

I want to challenge everyone to see how many memories we can come up with about Mom. I will start. The earliest memory I have is Mom ironing in Mildale. I remember the ironing board being set up all the time and Mom at it. Not sure if it was because we always needed our clothes ironed or if she was sewing for us and had it set up to press as she sewed. Which brings me to her sewing. She made the most beautiful dresses for us. I fondly remember the dresses having layers to them. I think they were called tulips? Maybe Dianne can correct me on that. At Easter she always made our dresses and then we would go shopping for new shoes, hats, gloves and little purses. We sure looked good when Dad took us to see Nona and the Aunts. And all the mittens she knit for us. Our hands were always kept warm thanks to Mom. I especially loved it when she knit my Barbie clothes. I had the best Barbie clothes on the block. The little skating outfits with angora trim were my favorite. I do wish I had learned to knit better but at least I did learn how to sew.
I also remember her canning and freezing fruits and veggies all the time. I loved sticking my finger in the hot wax and watch it harden. Cheap fun. Those veggies and fruits were so "YUMMY" come winter. Especially those peaches.
I will not go on although I could because I want to read what you all have to share. I am counting on you ALL to jog my memory with your stories.

Thanks, Connie