Happy birthday, Val

 It's my youngest sibling's birthday today. I think this was her kindergarten photo. She has a different hair style these days. 

Happy birthday, Val

It is my youngest sister Valerie's birthday today. Once again I present a photo taken long, long ago in a galaxy far away.She's quite a bit younger than me, but for sure she no longer plays with tops.

The fellow in the photo is our step-grandfather, Grandpa Pope. He was my grandmother's fourth or fifth husband (I still haven't figured out how many there were; maybe my niece who's gotten into genealogy has managed to figure it out) and the final one.

Happy birthday, Val

 

Valerie and Grandpa Pope. Note killer crib with the drop side in background. It's a miracle she survived infancy. 

Happy birthday, Val

Time marches on.

Happy birthday, Val

Happy birthday, Val

 

My youngest sister, age 6. I'll refrain from mentioning her age or the year she was born, but will note that her employer has started dropping hints that she consider taking a buyout and an early retirement. My gift to Val this year? Advice that she ignore all those buyout suggestions -- the buyout money disappears way too fast and the actual pension sucks.  

Happy birthday, Val

Happy birthday, Val

More cake! Happy birthday, Val

It's my youngest sister's birthday, and for a change I actually remembered.

Happy birthday, Val

My youngest sister, Valerie Jean, age 6.  I'll be nice and not mention just what year that was.