Vintage Thingies Thursday-Childhood Friend

Hmmm. I really did not intend on going from one Thursday to the next with only one post in between. But this week that's how it seemed to work out. I think it's this beautiful weather we're having. That's what I'll blame it on. But anyways, this is a very fun meme that I decided to join a couple weeks ago. It is hosted by Lisa over at the Confessions of an Apron Queen, and if you would like to hop on board or just look at some of the other great vintage things everyone is posting about today, click the picture of the apron lady and check it out.

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This is me in 1967. And my little brothers. And my best buddy Peter. I had wanted one of those big walking girl dolls to dress up and pretend was my little sister, since I didn't have any sisters, but apparently this big boy baby doll was more affordable. I remember being upset when I first got him. But I learned to love him. He could wear my brothers' toddler clothes. and he went everywhere with me except to school.

The day came though when I got "too old" to play with dolls anymore. I had to pack them all up and send them to some "other little girls" who were less fortunate than me. I remember NOT wanting to send Peter, but I was 13 years old now, and only allowed to keep one doll to take with me into adulthood. I'm not really sure of the reasoning behind that.. but it was the "rule". So it was either Peter or my Barbie.. because those were the two I played with the most and that had made it that far without being totally worn out. It really didn't seem like much of a choice.. because I was sewing wardrobes for Barbie, and couldn't let her go. So my real Peter is somewhere else now.. if he survived..

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Then a few years ago, I discovered that there was a place on a Bay we could go and look for our long lost toys, and get them back. Probably not the exact same ones, but close. So I went looking for Peter. And I found his twin.

I quickly filled out the adoption papers, and he came to live with me. He has accumulated quite a bit of stuff already.. and has taken over my mom's old trunk..
I always keep my eye peeled for little clothes and toys for him, especially if they are from the 1950's-60's era. And my kids and dear husband have even joined in. For my birthday this year they bought Peter his very own little red pedal car..

..and he owns several different sporting outfits and hunting gear.. all in the proper colors. And wears them at the appropriate times of the year. I'm glad I have a family who helps me have fun.

So now I am off to catch up on blogs. I totally skipped reading yesterday.. just think what all I am missing! I will be popping over soon..