Family – Ruth E. Hendricks Photography

Fifty Years Ago Today

Sharon and Chuck celebrate their fiftieth anniversary today, January 24th, but the surprise party was last Saturday. Right in the middle of a winter storm.

Only a few people couldn’t make it due to the weather.

Kim and James planned the event and their mom and dad were definitely surprised.

When the caterers Tessa and Maria arrived with all the delicious food, despite the treacherous roads, we knew the party was a GO! Everyone had a wonderful time at Chuck and Sharon’s fiftieth anniversary celebration.

Once a schoolhouse, there was a slate blackboard where party guests wrote greeting with chalk.

Grandson Simon tied balloons onto the mailbox

Karon and Sharon

Charlie showing 5 and zero.

Tessa and Maria braved the elements to deliver the dinner.

Cake baked by EB Cakes

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 by Ruth Categories: Family, PhotographyTags: 50th Anniversary, anniversary, balloons, cake, celebration, family, food, Galion OH, grandchildren, photography, postaday, Snowstorm, surprise party, winter 14 Comments

From the archives- Walking in the Apple Orchard

Today’s post is from nine years ago-

“Photo from the archives. V suggested posting an occasional favorite photograph from before I started the blog. She requested this one.”

Anna, Erika and Michael walking in the apple orchard. Jack was home napping with Mark. Maura was born Nov 2008 the month after this photo was taken

January 10, 2019 by Ruth Categories: Childhood, Family, PhotographyTags: apple orchard, apples, archives, autumn 2008, childhood, Columbus OH, family, photography, postaday 9 Comments

Same Shirt, Same Couch- 38+ years Difference

My son Mark, (uncle to Charlie) on the left holding his brother Matthew, Philadelphia Christmas 1980.

My grandson Charlie on the right, holding “Henny” Pittsburgh, January 2019.

(Yes, the couch used to be jewel red)

The brand of shirt was Health-Tex and I’d say it held up quite well. Who knows why I saved it.

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 by Ruth Categories: Family, PhotographyTags: childhood, family, grandson, memories, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday, son, time, toddler shirt 26 Comments

As His Parents Left For a Wedding

Charlie (3 1/2) watched Laura and James pull out of the driveway and head to a family wedding last Friday the 27th. Mary and I stayed and played with Charlie.

He didn’t cry. Penny watched by his side.

I’ve posted similar pictures of the same scene. You wonder what’s going through his mind. A little wave.

January 1, 2019January 2, 2019 by Ruth Categories: dogs, Family, PhotographyTags: childhood, Columbus OH, dog, family, farewell, front door, Goldendoodle, grandson, photography, postaday, wedding, winter scene 11 Comments

Naptime on the Couch

At Laura’s house Wednesday afternoon. My grandmother knit the afghan on the back of the couch.

December 27, 2018 by Ruth Categories: FamilyTags: Columbus OH, daughter, family, grandson, photography, postaday, toddler, vacation 9 Comments

You Can Dress Them Up

Brothers on Christmas Eve after church.

December 25, 2018December 25, 2018 by Ruth Categories: Family, PhotographyTags: brothers Christmas, childhood, Columbus OH, family, photography, postaday 9 Comments

Someone is Excited for Christmas

My son Mark took this photo this Christmas Eve as Maura did a dance to Jingle Bell Rock.

There’s a high level of excitement in the air, awaiting Christmas Day.

His photo definitely captured the mood.

December 24, 2018 by Ruth Categories: Family, PhotographyTags: Anticipation, childhood, Columbus OH, excitement, family, guest blog, joy, photography, postaday 12 Comments

Double Digits for Maura Clare

Look who is 10 years old! November 17, 2008 doesn’t seem that long ago and suddenly granddaughter Maura Clare is TEN!

I don’t know of anyone who has more energy and enthusiasm for life!

We always have a lot of fun together.

Happy Birthday to you. Love you lots. FF Ruthie

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November 16, 2018December 6, 2018 by Ruth Categories: Family, PhotographyTags: birthday, granddaughter, happy birthday, Maura, photography, postaday 9 Comments

Maura Made an Ohio Welcome Just for Me

Tuesday morning I drove out to Columbus to visit the family.(ies) Halloween I’ll split my time between both families so I can photograph everyone in their costumes. We won’t let the predicted rain prevent the photography.

Here’s what I found when I arrived.

Maura collected the sock monkeys (I didn’t make the giant one or the ones sporting Ohio State or U of Florida hoodies)

And all her knitting projects and yarn AND a jumbo size box of Cheez-its. Mmmmmm. My favorites. (No judgment please)

My grandma name is Froo Froo Ruthie thanks to Anna now 15.

Thanks Maura for the festive welcome. Love that you created this happy scene for me to find upon my arrival. Xxoo❤️❤️❤️