I don't think I ever remember a summer going by where we did not have a barbecue. Apparently, this tradition started way before I was born. These two pictures make me smile for several reasons. First of all, check out who is manning the grill! Way to go Grandma! (My dad said he never remembers his father cooking. Grandma always had the meal on the table when they came in to eat.) Second, this seems to be a funny place to set up the grill--right in the middle of the lawn--but it works! Third, picnic tables are highly overrated! All you need is an ironing board--you can even adjust the height! Fourth, Dad and Grandma are using a fork but Grandpa is just digging right in! And fifth, when I look at this photo up close I can see fig newton cookies on the table! Those and the vanilla wafer cookies were always staples at Grandma and Grandpa's house!
These picture had to be taken before 1969. It looks like it must have been one of the first warm days and they were anxious to get outside to celebrate since they all have a sweater or light jacket on. I'm not sure who was taking the photo. Maybe Shirley was still home and since she had these photos maybe she is the one that took the pictures. (However, I do not see a place setting for a fourth person??)
(Pictured: Dora Agnes Merrill; Jesse Albion Merrill Jr. and Jesse Albion Merrill Sr.)
i love the ironing board!! classic:) it seems times have changed indeed-men think only they can barbque now. i too remember fig newtons and the pink and cream colored wafer cookies. it's said that grandpa liked to put butter on his cookies, i guess he liked a sweet/salty taste.
ReplyDeleteI for one am happy to relinquish grill duty!! I do think the pictures are awesome. Dad looks all manners with his legs close and cutting his food. I am so excited to see these pictures.
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