Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Memories

My mom has been going through some of her old photos and has come across some really really cool ones. My great grandfather was an excellent carpenter. He made lots of incredible furniture we still have around the houses. Some of our most precious heirlooms are his chairs he made. He really made the best rockers. So much detail and SO sturdy. You won't find anything made today that compares. She just sent another big batch of pictures - most of which brought me to tears....but out of all of them these three were my favorite.

Here's my grandma in the baby rocking chair.... then my mom in the baby rocking chair.... then Roxie, my baby dolls, me and Ryan on the chairs he made. The baby dolls got the special rocking chair this time haha. We used to make 'trains' like that all the time. I had such a great childhood - I miss my siblings and those childhood years so much.... but I am thoroughly enjoying being able to re-live some of those moments with my Raymond. I love watching him have an imagination and find joy in chairs, empty boxes and family (me, Lennox & daddy right now.... but maybe some day there will be siblings).

Memories are so special. I'm so glad there are so many more ways to keep them and remember them 'now a days'.



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  1. ToiaDecember 3, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    It's great when you can enjoy your family's company and reflect back on the good ol' days. The crazy thing about it is that you can't believe so much time has pass, when to you, it seems like it was just yesterday. Thanks for sharing :)

    Much Love,
    Toia

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  2. RebekahDecember 3, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Old family photos mean so much to me too. I think it is so neat to have furniture around that your grandfather made to cherish and enjoy too. Hope you have a wonderful day!

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  3. BirgitDecember 3, 2008 at 11:44 PM

    So lovely Randi! I love looking at old family photos too, I love the memories that are there.
    It was also lovely to read about the furniture that your great grandfather made being passed down, having that connection through the generations. Love and blessings, Birgit.

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  4. KathyDecember 4, 2008 at 5:24 AM

    I love this tribute to your grandfather - how awesome it is that you have the pictures of each generation in his creations. My father-in-law is also an amazing craftsman - I'll have to do this with the furniture he has created for my boys.

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  5. Randi Jo :)December 5, 2008 at 7:12 PM

    thanks girls - u all are the best. love ya

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