Weekly Prompts– Photo Challenge – Timeworn I’ve found this baby book of my dad’s. The book is nearly 70 years old, given to my parents by my grandmother, my mothers mom, to celebrate the birth of my older brother, Danny
Above, bottom right, my parents with Danny. 1949.
Above, my dad’s log of Danny’s first 4 weeks.
Above, in the left frame, my grandmother, Elizabeth, with Danny, and on the right, my mom, Esther, with Danny.
Then came Ivor and my little brother, Lawrence.
And finally mom had a daughter that she always wanted, Myfanwy Glenys, and interestingly dad also logged the birth of Myfanwy’s daughter April.
Oh… This is a later attachment, have been feeling quite nostalgic since I posted this article, and I’m adding this lovely song, I hope you enjoy.
Ivor Steven (c) 2018
What a fascinating treasure
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Yes Derrick, I’m so pleased that I’ve kept it, after discovering the little baby in some boxes we were going to throw away.
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Such beautiful memories..❤️ awesome post! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank Ria, it was a lovely discovery
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I love when we can hold history in our hands Ivor. This is such a treasure!!!
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Yes Colleen, I’m so pleased I found this little old baby book and kept them safely stored.
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I am always happy to find “faces” from my past. When working on our family tree with my aunt and uncle they showed me a picture, it was taken in the 1860’s, but the face in it was BORN in 1797. I mean, I can look at a face related to me that was born in 1797. I find that fascinating!
What you hold there is pure gold.
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The book is hand- crafted by grandmother, the front panel is of plywood vanished and hand painted, it’s very well done,☺️💛
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Oh Ivor, TRULY a treasure. Think of her hands making it and maybe she sung some tunes and that essence is trapped in there as well! I love things like this!
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I’ve not a lot of things left, so these items are me…..
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I can’t wait to see them in your posts. 🙂
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Yes, I like writing about my family history and the lovely old artefacts that I’ve collected
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Good thing you were able to save all these Ivor.
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Looking back, it was a piece of luck that was meant to happen xx
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A few old black and white photos are far more precious than the thousands of selfies taken nowadays!
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So true Peter, they definitely have that certain aura of nostalgic depth and feeling.
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Sweet memories💖💖
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Thanks Sameera, the little book is still in good condition.
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That’s what I was thinking about. Things don’t last forever but memories do.🤗
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Wonderful memories my friend 🙂
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Yes it’s quite cute Walt 🙂
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Wow this really is something ❤
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Yes it is Soiba, quite cute, I was only a little fellow at 6 lb
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Oh, Ivor! What an absolutely wonderful find. Your dad was so proud of his babies! Perfect for our photo challenge, thank you so much 🙂
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Yes Sue, it’s a lovely little book, still in good condition, and it was so cute of dad to record everything
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What an amazing treasure to find – and with all those details written by your dad. I have a book of stories hand-written by my mother, her twin sister and their best friend in 1926, when they were 10. It’s my most valued possession.
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Oh that’s absolutely awesome Jane. 😊 This book was hand-made by my grandmother, the actual front cover piece is of plywood vanished and hand-painted, ☺️☺️
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It’s beautiful – an extra detail that makes it even more personal and rare xx
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It’s definitely a one of little treasure xx
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The song IS lovely!
And, oh, your photos are such a wonderful treasure, Ivor!
I love looking at photos pre-1980’s.
I had a 94 year old relative die recently and I volunteered for the job of going through all of her photos and newspaper clippings and greeting cards, etc., and dividing them among the family members. It was HUGE job…but a joy to see all the vintage photos dating back to the late 1920’s.
The baby book cover is beautiful! It looks like it’s made of wood! And they gave all of you great names! So you have a birthday coming up soon! 🙂
HUGS!!!,
Carolyn 🙂
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Yes I’m a great fan of Nick Cave, and the cover of the little book, is plywood and hand painted by my grandmother, and it’s a gorgeous treasure. And I know about looking through all those wonderful old photos, 😊 it’s like holding history in your hands. Thank you Carolyn. 💛☺️
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Such a beautiful treasure! I’m so glad you have that! I enjoyed reading your family’s memories.
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They are gorgeous, and the little baby book was made by my granmother, the artistic front cover is plywood and hand painted.
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Absolutely gorgeous. You are blessed to have it. You’re grandmother was very talented. 🙂
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My email Stella, ……………… copy now and tell me, then I’ll edit this comment ,, hugs
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Got it
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Ok, good girl I’ll edit my comment now xx
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Sweet nostalgic photos! Is there a baby book of my favorite poet plumber?
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😊 No, but I’ll email you a couple of cute pic’s, and I’ll send you a little poem for SMM, if that’s ok 🙄, another one of my weird dreams that had tonight, and I’ve got lots of notes to work on, 🙄💛
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I’ll check my email when I get home. We’re celebrating the 4th. Hey, I’m sorry, would you cancel your SMM subscription? Fly and I are starting a new project. SMM is now no longer posting. I’d like to read your poem, and can post it on my blog. Thank you, dear Ivor. 💜
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Ok, I’ll cancel my subscription, one just went through 2 days ago. 😊
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Sorry! I can refund it.
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That’s ok I’m not worried, I’ve just got to work out how to cancel it, I’ll bumble into my computer soon 😁
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I’ve asked Fly to look into all that for you.
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It’s Ok Rose, I’ve bumbled my way through it, and cancelled my payments.
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Use my email addy please: yayrperez@gmail.com
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Ok, l’m just awake, so maybe a couple of hours 🙄I don’t have to work today and I’m enjoying the sleep in.
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Take your time!
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Haha, A perfect snuggles day here, it’s cold and wet, and I’ll be writing most of the day. 😊
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Thank you for sharing this
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It was my pleasure to share, and fun for me.
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What a gorgeous find!
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Yes very special 😀💛
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