Childhood-Corcoran Houses

Several months back, Jordyn and I were in Corcoran (abt 45 minutes from where we are now) for something and I decided to give her the “tour” of part of my childhood. 

From the time I was 10 years old until I left to college, we lived in Corcoran (1987-1998).  Actually, my family stayed for three years after that, so 11 years.  Corcoran was a small town, very close-knit community.  So many people who are still very important in my life stem back to Corcoran.  I rarely go there anymore, so I thought it would be fun to snap a picture of the three houses we lived in plus some other noteworthy places. 

 

 

 

This was actually our third house, on Patton Avenue.  I only lived here my senior year, but in some ways it’s the house I feel most connected to.  It was the biggest house of the three.

 

 

Here is our first chain fast-food restaurant in town.  McDonalds came to town like my Junior year?  Or senior?  It was a pretty big deal in that tiny, three stop-light town!

 

 

This is our first house there on Dairy Ave.  A TINY house across from Take 10, the convenience store my dad managed. 

 

 

The high school stadium.  Seemed much bigger back then.  It was brand new and constantly filled with lots of team spirit.  We had the best sports teams in Corcoran!

 

 

 

Here is Take 10 (with a facelift).  Not only did this begin the family business, but I was employed here at age 10!  Stocking the candy shelves for $50 per month!

 

 

Second house on Norboe Ave. We were in this house the longest.  Lots of memories here too.

 

Quick shot of the High School – or part of it.  Cheerleader, band, lots of clubs…I honestly had a good high school experience.  Or maybe, after 16 years, all the bad falls out of your head?

 

 

 

And here is John Muir, my Jr High.  Where I went from 6th grade to 8th.  I’m SO glad my kids aren’t going to Jr. High in 6th grade!!!