Mom and Aunt Mae

Here are three photos of Rose Marie and her big sister, Mae:

The first one is circa 1945 and has the DeBella clan all dolled up and celebrating some event. Mom's in the front seated next to Rita, then Grandma, (unknown kid), Aunt Winnie, Aunt Aggie, Aunt Mae, (4 unknown people), grandpa, (and unknown woman). Look at this group... no wonder I'm so cute...















Then there's middle-age. I don't know, circa 197? Look how adorable these gals are au natural in their black hipster wear. There's probably Moody Blues playing in the background.

Florida with the Vallones. Braving the waves (okay, so they're not that far out) and laughing their asses off trying ot to let the riptide drag them in.