Using styrofoam balls, a bunch of toothpicks dipped in glue and glitter—and a handy pipe cleaner for a hook—Mom made Sputnik ornaments in honor of mankind launching its first artificial satellite into space. This, too, was Mom and Dad’s first Christmas as a married couple. They were living in an apartment on High Street in Columbia, MO. Mom was teaching at Lee School and Dad was finishing his degree. The year was 1959.
It’s a Dolly Holiday with Mary…and Fred, Too!
Fred and Mary’s 2023 Holiday Card
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Merry Wishes from the MI Mitten
Fred and Mary’s 2022 Holiday Card
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Venturing Out of Our Bubble
Fred and Mary’s 2021 Holiday Card
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Making Cajons
Fred and Mary and Steve and Mandy all had a fun time making Matt a cajon for Christmas 2020! Matt thought it was thumping fun…and wanted to try making one himself. Happily, Steve wanted one, too!
