Look Ma, no hands !

My dad as a child

It looks like he is ready to roll

Oh, to be a child again!

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SHE'S A LADY

I have been thinking about my grandmother lately

You would have loved her

First of all

She was a real lady and

 oh..

so beautiful

I really love this photo of her

Interesting how they used color to touch up photos 

back in the day..

I remember spending many nights at her house

when I was a child

I loved gazing into her linen closet

So many lacy tablecloths and

other beautiful, vintage linens

And her costume jewelry

What dazzling eye candy that was..

How about you-

what do you remember most

about your grandma?

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Happy Mother's Day Mom

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM

We miss you !

"Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her:"
Proverbs 31:28 (NLT)

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MAN WITH A HORSE AND BUGGY

Another photo found in the family archives

Not sure who this is but it is a rather cool photo, isn't it?

Looks like he also has a goat walking with him

It's really not your eyes,

this photo is real blurry

sorry 'bout that!

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Sweet !

My grandmother as a child

Isn't she sweet?

How about that cutie pie dog.. what a proud looking little guy he is!

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GREAT AUNT MABEL

My Great Aunt Mabel

Found in the family photos


I love her hat, purse and outfit
but so glad we don't have to dress
like that anymore. Just does not look
very comfortable,does it?

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Cutie Pie

Isn't he cute? I found him in our family photos. 

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The Unknown Soldier

I have no idea who this is in the photograph below

but it was in our family photos so more than likely he is a relative

Look how young he is

and just as cute as a button-

at least he has his tricycle with him!

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A LEGACY OF LOVE

Even though my story ends here

My parents love story will never end

They not only left a bunch of children,

grandchildren and a great grandchild-

they left us the legacy of their love

the greatest gift of all!

I hope you have enjoyed this journey 

of my parents love story

May God bless you

with your own 

kind of love story too

I have dedicated my blog to my parents

and their beautiful love story

 just waiting to be told,

this month, all month long..

Miss you Dad and Mom!

If you have missed any of

this incredible love story

just scroll down and/or

press "Older Posts"

They were married 

64 years ago in

February.

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LOTS OF PINK IN THIS HOUSE

Six children born in five states

produced five girls and one boy

Lots of pink in that house!

Here are a few baby cards that

my mom held on to.

Nice vintage cards that are a real keepsake

Hope you enjoy them!

I

heart

vintage

cards

To be fair 

I am including this

cute card with some blue in it

for my only brother

I am dedicating my blog to my parents

and their beautiful love story

that is just waiting to be told,

this month, all month long..

They were married 

64 years ago in

February.

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HERE COMES THE BRIDE

F a s t    f o r w a r d    t o  1 9 4 7:

ALL DRESSED IN WHITE!

The photo was obviously touched up with color

Notice her red lips and pretty eyes,

the golden flames on the candles and in the flowers

and other subtle hints of color

Her best friend's mother made her dress and veil.

When she went for a final fitting she saw

this beautiful veil and was so disapointed to 

be told that it was for someone else.

Imagine her delight when she later found 

out it was made for her.

Years later her oldest daughter proudly wore 

 this same dress when she got married

THE FLOWER GIRL AND RING BEARER

The ring bearer is my dad's step brother 

He is so cute here.  

Interesting that he was wearing shorts 

and it was the beginning of February ( Brr..)

Not sure who the flower girl was but she sure is 

precious holding on to her partner's arm like that

I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU HUSBAND AND WIFE

My mom's sister (on the left) and a 

friend of my dad's served as best man

All smiles here!

The Dad's and Mom's

Bride's parents on left
Groom's parents on the right


Look at all the different
clothing styles here 


Love the black gloves!

WEDDING PARTY

from left: My dad's younger sister, 
My mom's younger sister, 
My mom's cousin,

My mom's older sister, Bride and Groom,
Best man, and Groomsmen,

Flower girl and 

my dad's stepbrother (ring bearer)

I just love the sweet muffs adorned 

with flowers that all of the ladies are holding 

My aunt (the second from the left above)

still attends this same church with her husband

Oh, how wonderful those memories must be for her.

I am dedicating my blog to my parents

and their beautiful love story

that is just waiting to be told,

this month, all month long.. 

They were married 

64 years ago in

February.

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SO HAPPY TOGETHER

Dear Friends, since God loved us that much,
we surely ought to love each other.
No one has ever seen God.
But if we love each other,
God lives in us, and His love
has been brought to full expression
through us.

   1 John 4:11-12 NLT

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I am dedicating my blog to my parents

and their beautiful love story

that is just waiting to be told,

this month, all month long.. 

They were married 

64 years ago in

February.

Wedding post coming soon..

I promise, and apologize

for the delay

TIMELESS LOVE

This is the photo wallet my dad 
carried around with him

WANNA SEE WHAT'S INSIDE????

A small pocket size 1943 calendar

This is interesting, anyone remember these?

anyone know what they were?

There she is, my mom

Oh my goodness, here she is again:

AND NOW FOR SOME RANDOM PHOTOS

OF THE LOVEBIRDS:

 Proud Navy pilot

 She's no doubt writing a love letter to her future hubby to be or maybe just jotting  something silly in her secret diary! 

Through the years when he was away they sent many love letters to each other...

You just gotta love those dress whites!

I am dedicating my blog to my parents

and their beautiful love story-

 just waiting to be told,

this month, all month long.. 

for more on their love story

please check back all month long

don't forget to check previous

posts this month on their love story

I will soon post about their wedding

I am in the process of gathering information for that post

They were married 

64 years ago in

February.

HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING

MY PARENTS LOVE 

STORY SO FAR

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