In this photo, we see Mom donning some work duds to help Dad in one of his bee yards. From what I can guesstimate, this was probably taken in 1948 or ’49—either right before, or soon after, they were married. In fact, it would not surprise me if this was where they spent their honeymoon—visiting Dad’s bee yards, from Delta to California and back again. Look at Mom’s expression! I think it’s so cute that she looks undeniably giddy at the prospect of venturing into a buzzing bee yard with Dad. Now that’s what I call love.
In the fairytale truth of Mom and Dad’s love story, I’m sure it was not one of Cupid’s arrows that struck them. It’s more probable that a stinger from one of Dad’s bees was what pierced their young hearts to make them fall into eternal, old love.
BTW Here’s where I pester you again: Send Mom a “90th Birthday” card/note/ice cream cone, etc. before the 26th @ Helen A. Wright, Millard Care and Rehab, Room #104, 150 White Sage Ave., Delta, UT 84624. Thanks to y’all for always watching out for Mom—especially during that last year before she agreed to peacefully hand over her car keys to us. 😎😉
