But I do have one. This, of course, is me. It was taken before my 2nd birthday and it was at my Aunt Myrtle's house. That's my dog Mimi with me.
I don't remember the occasion. In fact, I don't remember visits to any relatives because we had none on the West Coast. And everything I know about this photo is from family stories. At this point in my life, I was called Deedee because I couldn't say Stevie which was my nickname. Much hated by me and never used beyond the age of four!
The toy dog I do remember. It was a flattish black dog by the time my memory kicks in. It's fur was worn thin by then and at least one seam had split. I can remember straw poking through the hole. It sure wasn't the cushy soft feel of today's stuffed toys. Her name should really be spelled Me-me, I guess. That's what I said when I saw her and the name stuck...so the story goes.
I like my little knitted dress, socks and the white pinafore. So true to the period. And I like the way I'm laughing. I wonder what was happening to make me laugh like that?
5 comments:
I love that giggly smile of yours, so cute.
You look so joyful in this photo! Mimi looks to be full of adoration.
Your laughter makes me feel so GOOD!!! I must try & sort through my photos - just in case.
Your laughter is the first and most striking thing about this photo! I love photos where the people are laughing; it's contagious, I'm still smiling as I write this!
I enlarged the photo when I read that your dress was knitted, and glad I did, the dress is lovely.
And Mimi...ah, what a toy!
Cutest smiling face EVER! You must have just been so happy. I like that wallpaper in the background--she must have lived in an old house?
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