July 18, 1969: Frankie got the mumps, both sides. July 20, 1969: Amy got the mumps, one side. August 1, 1969: Amy took three steps today. Aug 13, 1969: Amy’s first cavity was filled. She hated that dentist and yelled the whole time. At least she didn’t bite him. I’d never take anyone there again. We went to the beach after that. Aug 15, 1969: We went to the beach, Sterling State Park in Monroe, splashed, played and sunned. Had a ball. Mar 5, 1970: Amy fell off the bathroom sink and gave herself one heck of a scrape. Poor kid, she really hurts. May 8, 1970: Mom and I took the kids to Henry Ford museum. Laura had a tantrum at lunch. Frank and Amy loved the trains the most. Stopped at Dairy Queen on the way back. It was so nice. May 9, 1970: Frankie picked a pogo stick for his present

