1968 and Thumbelina

I have been so impressed with all the beautiful Marigolds where ever I go this summer. It made me think of these pictures my Mom took in 1968. She always had big, beautiful, vigorously blooming Marigolds. I don't do well growing them. I know they are one of the less fussy flowers to grow. Still, they elude my thumb - green or otherwise.

Speaking of thumb-- my favorite childhood doll, Thumbelina, is in one of these pictures.  She was like a sweet friend and provided plenty of hugs!!

Me in 1968 in front of my house.
Me holding Thumbelina, my friend Joan that lived next door, my friend Becky from down the street. Joan moved after 6th grade. Becky moved after high school.

Thumbelina. Well, VERY well loved and played with. She was much more pretty before I cut off her hair thinking it would grow back...that's how you learn.