Happy Father's Day, Dad!

(I miss you)

Stan Burkhalter - 1980

Her New Pukeproof Pad

January 1980

Monday PM

Hi Mom & Dad

Just wanted to write and thank you again for everything this past weekend. I only wish we'd had more time - all that strenuous shopping wore me out!

Marian is still sick. She shared her dinner with me in south Seattle. Fortunately she was laying on her new pukeproof pad so it wasn't such a disaster. Dad, I'm infinitely grateful for that gift!!!

Then she did it again when we got home - I'd used Ma's super duper foolproof medicine hold and no sooner said "Aha! I got you!", the she got me - allllllll over! Today she's been pretty sleepy so I think she's on "the road to recovery"!!

Anna loves her pjs - She cried real tears when I made her get dressed today.

Forgot to tell you just how much the girls like their lamps, too. Its one less thing to fight about (light on or off) at bedtime.

And I forgot to put up your hair. Sorry ma...

Also, I'll bring the b'day cake on the 23rd - if you'd rather I do something else just let me know.

Love, J & all

I hope it never stops till it reaches the 1st floor

January 1980

Dear Grandma & Grandpa,

Happy New Year! I am writing to say thank-you for the telephone & timer. Well, it is snowing outside and I hope it never stops till it reaches the 1st floor. Our pond is filled with water and I am patiently waiting for it to freeze.

I am so excited about the T.V., you wouldn't believe it. We have to get an antenna, mom told me.

Love Always,

Sara

P.S. Thanks again. Call collect and ask for Sara any Sunday night after 8:00.

Photo Friday: More Cousins

Hugh Cumming, Allen Barteky

Benson Isley, Sara Mossman

Benson Isley

Marian Burkhalter Sanchez

Stanley Burkhalter

Benson Isley

Stanley Burkhalter, Jacque Johnson Burkhalter

Elisabeth Burkhalter Rosson, Marian Burkhalter, Sanchez

Elisabeth Burkhalter Rosson

Photo Friday: Johnson Cousin's Day, Ocean Shores

Some memories from childhood are more prominent than others. This is one of them...

Allen Barteky, Sara Mossman, Benson Isley, Angie Johnson Hooper, Hugh Cumming, Annalei Burkhalter

Hugh Cumming, Allen Barteky, Angie Johnson Hooper, Sara Mossman

Jill Johnson Mattingly

Marian Burkhalter Sanchez, Elisabeth Burkhalter Rosson

Stanley Burkhalter, Elisabeth Burkhalter Rosson

Nathan Johnson, Marian Burkhalter Sanchez

Nathan Johnson

Allen Barteky

I Need to Write My Thank You Notes

For now, these will have to do. Hey, I wrote the first one!

In 1980...

Hi Grandmother. I am going to say thank you for giving me those pajmas. I love you. Anna Elisabeth and Marian.

This one was written on a single long piece of brown paper. The scan does not do it justice.

7 January 1981

Dear Mom & Dad

Here's the thank you list: (that's why the paper's so long)

Thank you for the wooden deals w/ cork tops.

Thank you for the beautiful blouse.

Thank you for the still life with woodpecker beaded for Jackie's circle mat for my circle table.

Thank you for Benson's fabulous sweaters.

Thank you for Benson's blocks (which are a bitch in the night in the dark).

Thank you for Benson's book which is Englishly peculiar.

Thank you for Bill's scarf (he wore it today to 2 meetings w/ his sweater).

Thank you for Bill's workgloves (he hasn't worked yet).

Thank you for half a bottle of Estee Lauder heavenly irresistible lotion (he resisted).

Thank you for forgiving me for not making a list of what to thank you for, so when I haven't mentioned it, it's because I forgot.

Thank you for a week of bliss with Bill - never having to worry or feel there was a price tag attached to the holiday you gave us.

And thank you for being so loving to our children, we all love you so much.

Oh, plus thank you for a terrific dinner upon our return.

And here's the last ones to today - thank you for the sample bag offer (still looking), and for your house & $ support. I'll take the $1000 whenever you're ready! (I am).

I love you, Minne

And thanks for the juice and potatoes and squash and apples and address lists.

P.S. Sara has a swim meet @ Sumner 1/18 Sunday @ 9:00 am - thought we'd stay over Sat. & then go!