Category: Throwback

  • First Communion – 1975

    First Communion – 1975

    The second graders at our parish were supposed to receive the Lord in Holy Communion for the first time back in April. But due to the pandemic it was delayed. Their day finally came yesterday. They had to split it into two different masses to allow for social distancing. And only parents and siblings could…

  • Webelos Camp at Camp May, Beaumont Scout Reservation, July 2007

    Webelos Camp at Camp May, Beaumont Scout Reservation, July 2007

    Here is a throwback to when LC went to Webelos Camp at Camp May. Several years later he would spend his summers working on camp staff there. This year, he and ZM were supposed to be working at Camp May again, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, camp was cancelled. LC was going to be…

  • St. Justin Girl’s Basketball – 1978 Maybe

    St. Justin Girl’s Basketball – 1978 Maybe

    Since there is a lot of talk about basketball these days, today’s throwback is from our girl’s basketball team. I’m not sure of the date, but I’m guessing about 1978 since I am still wearing my coke-bottle glasses.

  • Troop Court of Honor – July 2007

    Troop Court of Honor – July 2007

    Today’s throwback is to some photos I found from a Troop Court of Honor in July 2007. I noticed a few fun things here: How small DS looks, JD’s big smile while receiving an award, LC quietly sitting in the corner, and ZM getting involved in the action.

  • Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Sakima – July 2007

    Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Sakima – July 2007

    We went to Camp Sakima at S bar F Scout Ranch. The highlight at S bar F is Nim’s Lake, a 270 acre lake completely enclosed by the Scout property, which includes two other Scout camps (Famous Eagle and Gamble) along with Swift Base (a high adventure camp for Venturers, Explorers, and older Scouts). So…

  • Handmade Valentine Card – Date Unknown

    Handmade Valentine Card – Date Unknown

    Today’s throwback is a Valentine from my dad to my mom. Or it might have been an anniversary card, but since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I’m going to say it was a Valentine.