February 2nd my cousin Betty became a grandmother. Unfortunately she is not here to hug Heidi Elizabeth.
This baby's birth reminded me of Betty's birth. I was ten years old when Betty was born.
Her mother, my Aunt Billie, was my favorite aunt. Billie was a teacher, graduated from Millsaps, and loved playing games with my brothers and me. I took Latin in high school because of Aunt Billie's influence. She was also one of the reasons I attended Millsaps.
Memories of my cousin Betty and her brother Bob: When my family moved to Clinton Betty and Bob's parents bought our house on Robinson Street. After a few years there they moved to Florence. Most of my memories of them were made there. They had a large pool, horses and a pony. I loved riding their horses. In summer we looked forward to swimming in their pool. It had a slide and a very deep end.
Back to little Heidi. Today I mailed a quilt, flannel blanket, board book, and note to her in Texas. I hope to meet her one day.
Pink and grey quilt for Heidi with a favorite little board book, a note for her baby book, and copies of photos of her father and grandmother.
Welcome to the family, Heidi Elizabeth!
