These themes are difficult! How do I chose one favorite photo? I love the photos of my parents from when they were little. Sometimes it is difficult to imagine our own parents as ever being young, but they were.
I chose a photo of my Grandfather, John Robertson Kirkwood. This is when he drove a streetcar. He was from Scotland and had the most amazing accent. I loved to listen to him talk. He came over every Sunday for dinner and always brought a small bag of candy and a copy of Grit magazine. He passed away when I was in second grade so I didn’t know him long enough but he made a big impression on my young life.
I asked my mom what her favorite gift was when she was young. She said grandpa made her a couch for her doll from leftover materials from the streetcar seats. She used to ride the car with him and he let her ring the bell.
My Tree in the Forest 