The photo was taken in October 1960. That’s Basil at right, wearing the same expression I’ve seen a million times, getting a first glimpse of his new brother, Dean.
(Well, he will as soon as my mother-in-law, Dena, unwraps him!)
Wish time had been kinder to this photo; we have so few from Basil’s childhood. I almost cropped it tightly, but I love the details in the background: the autumn leaves, the sedan door standing open, as though they couldn’t wait to catch the moment; the car that’s behind them.
Basil is 5 here — and had long been king of the hill. Having a sibling was going to be quite an adjustment.
He looks curious and quizzical in this photo, but the family story goes that after a day or two, Basil was regularly asking when they were taking Dean back!
Three years later, they welcomed a sister, Marianne, who marks the big 5-0 today.
Here the three of them are together — I’m not sure what year.
Dean, Marianne and Basil. Wish I knew what year this was taken.
Happy Birthday, Mari!
Pushing on a Rope 
I love old photos! There is something so nice about being able to look back and remember.
Posted by Frugal Foodie in WV | February 8, 2013, 10:22 pmI agree! Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by Terri S. Vanech | February 9, 2013, 1:29 pmLove the picture of Basil and the baby — so typical of older children with a new baby.
Happy Birthday, Mari! Today is my sister’s birthday as well. Good day for sisters.
Posted by Karen Waggoner | February 8, 2013, 11:46 amI love that you didn’t crop the photo to tightly as well. I noticed the sunlight and brightness of the day first. Great walk down memory lane post. Stopping by to say Hi from MeloMomma’s blog hop. Happy Friday.
Posted by Linda Kinsman | February 8, 2013, 9:47 amThanks! Eager to get through the work day so I can snuggle up with the blog hop!
Posted by Terri S. Vanech | February 8, 2013, 9:50 am