"Memories of Momma" — A 71 Day Photo Tribute (Day 9)

MEMORIES of MOMMA*:

Who can tell me what kind of car this is? It's a beauty, for sure. But not as stunning as her!

This picture is probably the equivalent of me posing alongside a Tesla in California. You might notice she's wearing the same outfit as the picture I posted for Day 5. Whether atop a tractor or posing with a swanky new car, she looked like she was having a blast. I miss her face! 

*It's Day 9 of my 71 day photo series in honor of my dear sweet Momma who passed away on 03.21.2016 after a harrowing 71 day health battle. Those 71 days do not define her. Oh no. What defines her — and me — are the incredible 66 years that she lived her life. I hope you enjoy these snapshots of the beautiful moments and memories of her life.

"Memories of Momma" — A 71 Day Photo Tribute (Day 8)

MEMORIES of MOMMA*:

Here, Momma poses atop some kind of multi-tentacled roadside attraction, somewhere south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Even by today's standards, this octopus would be worthy of a selfie.

This photo is likely from her younger days, before she started teasing her hair or wearing a stylish wig. She looks so comfortable in this picture, so at ease and effortless. So pretty in her little gold flats and summery sun-kissed skin. It makes me happy knowing she took advantage of photo ops back then like I do now. I love her!

 *It's Day 8 of my 71 day photo series in honor of my dear sweet Momma who passed away on 03.21.2016 after a harrowing 71 day health battle. Those 71 days do not define her. Oh no. What defines her — and me — are the incredible 66 years that she lived her life. I hope you enjoy these snapshots of the beautiful moments and memories of her life.

"Memories of Momma" — A 71 Day Photo Tribute (Day 7)

MEMORIES of MOMMA*:

I don't know anything about this picture except my dear sweet Momma was absolutely on fire in that two-piece high-waisted white swimsuit. This fella looks happy to have her attention, and he was lucky to have it, too.

Not sure exactly about the location of this picture, but I'm guessing with those white sand beaches, it's got to be somewhere along the Gulf Coast.

I love the vintage feel of this photo, like it was shot behind-the-scenes on an old movie set. It would be neat to find out who the man is, but at this point, I might not ever know.

*It's Day 7 of my 71 day photo series in honor of my dear sweet Momma who passed away on 03.21.2016 after a harrowing 71 day health battle. Those 71 days do not define her. Oh no. What defines her — and me — are the incredible 66 years that she lived her life. I hope you enjoy these snapshots of the beautiful moments and memories of her life.

"Memories of Momma" — A 71 Day Photo Tribute (Day 6)

MEMORIES of MOMMA*:

May 1960 in Athens, Alabama, just shy of my Mom's 11th birthday. She's standing with her older sister, Anna Faye. I never knew my Aunt Anna Faye. She died from leukemia as a young woman. All I know of her is from old photographs and letters that my Mom kept over the years.

I love the simplicity of this photo and wonder about the story behind it. I'm guessing Betty and Anna Faye got all gussied up in their Sunday finest for church one day. She was such a fashionable lady, even way back then.

*It's Day 6 of my 71 day photo series in honor of my dear sweet Momma who passed away on 03.21.2016 after a harrowing 71 day health battle. Those 71 days do not define her. Oh no. What defines her — and me — are the incredible 66 years that she lived her life. I hope you enjoy these snapshots of the beautiful moments and memories of her life.