Sunday, May 10, 2009

A mother of sons

These pictures were taken in November, 1950. Lou, Sr had been called back into active duty because of the Korean War. When early discharge looked doubtful, Leona had these pictures taken and sent to Lou who was back in Adak. Fortunately, she was able to make a case for a "hardship" discharge, and Lou returned home in February, 1951.

Eleanor Leona Carpenter Butler
25 years old

Louis Edward, Jr.
4 years

James Alan
3 years

Charles Thomas
17 months

Donald Eldon
17 months

There is a quiet place in heaven for a mother of boys

Happy Mother's Day!

2 comments:

Michelle said...

What a handsome family of little boys with their beautiful mother.

Yvonne and Bruce said...

Love the pictures of the kids....you can tell where your boys get their good looks! Yvonne