40 Years Ago Today - December 31, 1979

Just a collection of photos that were dated for December of 1979 but didn't have a specific date.

I think this was at a park or my Uncle's Harold's house.

With my dad and Merle.

I still have this tractor. Pretty sure this was at Uncle Harold's house.

Almost positive this was at Uncle Harold's house.

Merle and Grandma Bertha at the John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame.

With Uncle Harold and Aunt Inez.

Pretty sure these are at the house in Maryland on Flintlock Court. I still have the piggy bank and the brass headboard.

40 Years Ago Today - December 25, 1979

I spent the Christmas holidays with my mom for about five days. According to my mom, she had just met my soon to be step-father, Robert McKay (aka Bobby). She sent the photo below and said I fell asleep after dinner at Bobby's mother's house. She said I was probably tired from all the excitement the night before at Joe's house. Joe was Bobby's brother and, even though my mom said she told me they wouldn't have presents for me, they had Christmas presents for me. I believe her when she says I was excited.

According to my dad, I was a little confused at celebrating twice. I don't remember it but I remember many other Christmas' where I celebrated at my mom's and my dad's. I don't remember it being confusing at all, just exciting that I got to do it twice!

40 Years Ago Today - December 15, 1979

Some undated artwork I made from December 1979. Apparently for a birthday card.

40 Years Ago Today - December 13, 1979

My Grandma Bertha decorated her house for Christmas, inside and out. Pretty sure this is not the house I remember her living in when I was a child but it does look similar inside.

40 Years Ago Today - December 1, 1979

Although there is no specific date attached, it was labeled as December 1979. Once again, we see Jill (age 3) and Cindi (age 8) Eubanks.

40 Years Ago Today - November 30, 1979

My Grandma Bertha and her husband at the time, Merle Yaryan, came to visit over Thanksgiving. Apparently I took walks with her and baked cookies.

This photo was printed in December of 1979 but my best guess is this was taken over Thanksgiving.

40 Years Ago Today - November 10, 1979

While I'm not sure of the exact date of the photo, my father's birthday is on the 10th. He would have been 35. The celebration took place at the Landover Mall.

40 Years Ago Today - November 7, 1979

A letter from the Homeowner Association was sent. Nothing super exciting.

40 Years Ago Today - October 31, 1979

Although the photos were printed in December of 1979, notes on the back appear to show that it was taken in October of 1979. Specifically at the house in Hollywood, Maryland on Flintlock Court. I find it interesting how some of them have aged over time.

40 Years Ago Today - October 17, 1979

Once again, I'm back at the doctor. This time with sores in my mouth. But the visit to the dentist went well.

Even more interesting though was a letter my dad wrote to my grandmother Dorothy (at least I'm pretty sure that's who he wrote it to). The letter was written in the evening after my dentist appointment. There's a ton of mundane details in the letter but they make such a compelling story to read. The vacuum broke so it had to be fixed. My dad was working on his car and the door to the house. Meanwhile I was enjoying my chalk board and water colors. I could also dress myself and "read" a book from my mom. I also know most of my colors. Other little details are mentioned that are more memorable to me as they tie in with things I remember as I got older. Like Merle, my grandmother Bertha's second husband. And the "new black pickup" which ended up being totaled much later in my life.

40 Years Ago Today - October 3, 1979

On my third birthday I was almost three feet tall!

40 Years Ago Today - September 12, 1979

Yet another letter from the Homeowner's Association. In other news, my dad is looking for a new job and my mom is going to school.

40 Years Ago Today - August 31, 1979

I'm not sure when or where this photo was taken, but it's labeled as August of 1979.

40 Years Ago Today - August 10, 1979

Guess I had some funny feet as a kid? Probably just trying to match my funny head growth.

40 Years Ago Today - June 26, 1979

Even though the house is for sale, the Homeowner's Association sent a letter regarding the use of a plot of land in the neighborhood.

40 Years Ago Today - June 7, 1979

My dad and I went to the airport to begin our vacation. It went from June 7th through June 25th. The only photos I have of the trip were taken at Aunt Wilma and Uncle George's house in Sun City, Arizona. I've redacted the surviving members of my family that were also there.