The Venice Giveaway has now closed.. Thank you everyone who commented, entered, blogged or posted my giveaway button... You are fantastic and all winners in my book!! Stay tuned.. as I'll be announcing the winner tomorrow..
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As I'm busy counting comments and picking winners .. here's a little story I posted last Mothers Day ... Hope you don't mind.. They say recycling is fashionable .. I couldn't resist reposting these vintage images..
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Mothers Day: A Fractured Fable
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What better tribute to motherhood can a young girl give ... then dreaming of growing up to be 'just like their mamma'
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A YOUNG GIRL'S DREAM
a family album
Practice and training in the fine art of motherhood starts early
Young girls pay careful attention and give kind words of encouragement to dolly
They dream of that special day and someday being a bride
And then they reach the age where their dreams turn to hopes of love and finding that special beau
Someone to love and carry you through the hard times
To sweep you off your feet and promise to whisk you away to greener pastures
And one day those dreams come true!
They buy a little home in a nice new estate
Where their dreams of having babies can become a reality
PERHAPS A BOY
PERHAPS A GIRL (???)
There may be hard times, when they will struggle and worry for their future
They may need to turn to the in-laws for advice
It is then they will take comfort in the extended family and the wisdom and customs that have passed down through the generations
Knowing at the end of the day... when the children are grown...
there will be time to reflect and enjoy life's rewards
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~ THE END ~
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IMAGES: Most of the images in this sequence were found at Square America - A wonderous website - but beware - you may get lost in here for hours mezmerised by the plethora of images
29 comments:
Gee I wish that woman was my mother in law. She looks sensible and scary at the same time. And I bet she is good at Making Do.....xoxo
Just gorgeous Julie. Oh how I love that doll in the pram one. A-M xx
Thanks for the re-run Julie! I missed it the first time....very cute!
Hope you have a great weekend!
:) Laura
well- the images remind me of the photos of my nan...she was SO beautiful as a teenager and young lady...then suddenly the photos of her were really "sour".....after she got married etc etc.....
Long story but she did it so hard.......
Hi Julie, great post for Mother's day! I love those images, especially the first one, my Mum has one very similar from her childhood, and it has always been a favourite.
Have a wonderful weekend!
:) Flick
I absolutely love the combination of sentiment and humor in this post done Being Ruby-style! You brought me humor and memories this morning, dear Julie.
Now you know how I love vintage photos, so I've already bookmarked Square America, I didn't want to do housework today anyway, lol.
Oh, green tomatoes are just regular tomatoes before they've fully ripened. Tomatoes will continue to ripen off the vine, just pick them while they're green and leave them on the counter. When I go to the family farm, I pick them at various stages and end up with tomatoes for a month!
Julie,
I've never seen these pictures before (except for that famous one of the woman with children...in-laws). Fun story, looks like pictures from my father's scrapbook in the 40s.
Have a wonderful weekend and let us know about your birthday next week!
xx Becky
Love these photos and the story you've built around them! super cute!
Hi Julie,
I loved this one the first time round and, it's just as good on the reprise !!
Fabulous photographs and wonderful text. XXXX
Yes, thanks. It was a first-timer for me too...very amusing & sweet. (That MIL does look sensible & scary at the same time, as Jane said.)
xoxo
Susan & GG
Thank for recycling this we had not met yet for it's original debut. Well done!
Thanks Julie for recycling this...I missed it first time round!!! Beaut images too...the 5th one is fantastic...just seems to say it all!!!Dzintra♥x
A beautiful story...Happy Mother Day, Francine
Bellissimo Julie. Buon fine settimana Rita
Happy Mother's Day. This is a wonderful sentiment with great images! ~ Angela
All what you say is so real...beautiful imagen the last one and happy mother's day
first time i have seen this and love, LOVE the images and your good sense of humor, dahling...thanks for the smiles........
thats a cute story. great pics too.
~pooch
Now why would you tell me about this site when you know I am going crazy out in the garden? 3 1/2 hours to go!!!!! *&^%$#@!@#
I'll touch base Sunday, or late Saturday if not too much vino hehe.
Meanwhile - YOU- have a fabulous day Ok?
BTW You should do all your posts twice. Doubly good- doubly wonderful
Dearest Julie, You are such a clever girl and do the most wonderful posts....these photos are great. Thanks so much for the most excellent posting of my giveaway...hey I have one of my pics on the most rockin blog in the universe...looks pretty good over here...very classy...Thank you,, you are the best...cynthia
What a gorgeous and unusual look at Mother's Day - love it! Leigh
Beautiful post Julie.
Happy Mother's Day ♥
Is this a tale or is it life....life certainly has its ups and down...but please do not let me look like this tired poor woman...I have seen too many in my small french village...
Julie, thanks for stopping by HFTS and leaving a thoughtful comment. I appreciate it.
Your Mother's Day tale is delightful. Great job!
I've added myself as a new follower! Glad to find you ~ Sarah
Julie!!! I LOVE the story you told through the photos. Wishing you a gorgeous week!
Julie,
What a fun little story - love the images. Thanks for making me smile. Rita
Oh, i love this post...the photos and the sentiments, so true! I laughed out loud when i saw the MIL photo! Too funny, Julie! I reckon i was lucky with the one i had...of course, she lived in a different country. ;) xx
I love Square America - they have the most fabulous photos
Such a sweet, sweet post Julie and Happy Belated Birthday too! (you are probably still celebrating anyhow!) xoR
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