Megan Wedding 2017

Megan Wedding 2017

Sunday, April 09, 2023

Growing up on Bellehaven Court

I grew up living at 1705 Bellehaven Ct, the first house I remember, my folks moving there when I was approaching the age of 2. We stayed there till the summer of 1977 when at age 9, almost 10, we moved up to 1194 Bobcat Blvd. It was a move to the heights to a house my dad had built by Mr. Kaplan. But those 7 years at Bellehaven Court (feels longer) were a great experience. I guess my big memories from there are:

  • Christmas morning getting the pinball machine. It wasn't the fancy one from the arcade but one my folks got for us anyway. 
  • Cooking with my mom in the kitchen. 
  • Playing with T in our play room. 
  • My dad saying, "The wind is my friend."
  • Staying home from school and watching "Dialing for Dollars" on TV which was the afternoon showcase of movies. 
  • Playing 500 game with the kids on the street, at the end of the cul-de-sac. 
  • Getting babysat by all of the Reynold's kids, but mostly Mark and then Brian and I think their sister one or two times. The Reynolds moved across the arroyo to a bigger house. Seemed like a dream house to me. They had a shaggy dog. I was probably 5 when they moved from their house next door. 
  • Throwing rocks at the car with T and then getting punished by taking a bath. Car wash drying by my dad. 
  • Visits by the Jewel man, sitting on my mom's lap or next to her. 
  • Watching my mom put on her cosmetics in her bathroom. 
  • Birthday party in the garage with all of the neighborhood kids. 
  • Spending the night at Don's across the street and having Mrs. Faerber kissing me good night. 
  • Hanging out in Cindy and Missy's little house in their backyard. 
  • Cherry tree next door. And in Faerber's back yard.
  • Mr. Weeks and AB's visits. 
  • Playing hockey in our driveway. 
  • Putting my pillow in the freezer to get it cold.  
Well, just thought I'd start making a list of memories on Bellehaven growing up. 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I enjoy reading your blog. Jotting down memories of our past is a great idea, I'm going to start doing that. You're tribute to your mom was lovely. You have sweet memories of her. God bless you and your family.

paytonfamily said...

Nice of you to say. Appreciate your comment. Be blessed. - Chris

Anonymous said...

Wonderful list! Got me thinking about my small and wonderful memories-blessings -Ned