Friday, July 22, 2011

1975 Was A Very Good Year

And all the years since. Yes, they are twins. No, they are not identical ...... one is a boy and one is a girl. Do they look alike? You tell me.

Same eye color is about all they share. Jill looks like her Dad and Jeff grew to look like my Dad.


I think this their thirteenth birthday party. Little sister Adrienne thought it would be cool to throw a surprise party. Too bad that she could not keep a secret.


This is a picture I stole from Jeff's Facebook photos. High school. They appear to be very happy. Do I want to know why? No, not really. I did not take this picture and had not seen it until today.




Thirty-six years. I have known them for thirty-six years. And, yet, it seems like only yesterday that I was wiping sticky little hands and asking if homework was done. I am working on their story. It may take awhile, this stroll down memory lane. I suppose it will be done when it is done. I miss them today, but am happy to know they are spending time together and with their little sister.


Today is my friend, Patti's birthday, too. Has to be a bittersweet day for her as she is still caring for her mate as he succumbs to cancer. Wish I could go give her a respite, but will have to wait until mid week. She sent birthday wishes to the twins when I called to wish her a happy day.


Funny, I still call my kids "the twins" when I talk about them. Life is funny.








10 comments:

Whitney Lee said...

I'm betting 1975 was also a very busy year...
Happy Birthday to them both! (And to Patti)

joanne said...

Happy Birthday all around!!! I still get very nostalgic for the '70s. I birthed all three of my babes during that decade and then lost one...so it's a bittersweet decade for me. Your twins are absolutely darling...always a best friend to have for life.

Teresa said...

happy birthday to your twins! my oldest was born in '78 so they're not too much older than him.

Pat said...

Happy Birthday Twins! I see the resemblance! They have the same smile, eyes and nose!

luksky said...

Happy B-day to the "twins'! My birthday is tomorrow. :-)

squawmama said...

Happy Birthday to the twins...lol
I have twin grandsons and that what I say too..."the twins"
Have fun & Travel safe
Donna

Brian Miller said...

nice...happy birthday to themand to your friend patti...prayers of strength to her as well...

houndstooth said...

1975 must have been a busy year! My sister was born that year, too! Happy Birthday to the twins!

Jilly said...

It was actually our 17th birthday. Even though Jeff looks 13 :)
And the other pic that you've never seen before was on our 16th birthday. That's why we were so happy!

labbie1 said...

Happy birthday Jeff & Jill. I still think it would have been great if Jeff was Jack! ;-)