Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Sherlyn and Darla - you've GOT to keep the pictures coming! They are great! It's funny, I just came across a stash of old photos a couple days ago -I need to get a scanner so I can share the memories.

Grandmother, I'm requesting that you post a picture that I saw at your house just this year. It is of all the grandkids at the time (Sherlyn to Andrea) and was taken when we did portraits at your house. It was the night that a curly-headed Andrea decided she was done with pictures, changed into her pajamas, then had to come back for more, but was crying while Roger talked with her. The picture that I'd like you to post is of the grandkids, and apparently we were asked to strike a funny pose because we are all doing something silly. I remember that Brandon and Ryon are particularly funny in the picture. Would you be able to find it?

I was thinking that everyone should start posting some of their favorite memories of our family get-togethers of the past. One of my early Christmas memories is from when I was 4 or 5, and Granddad brought in a present for me that was covered in a sheet. He pulled the sheet away, revealing a little rocking crib for my baby doll. I remember getting so excited when I saw that present, I loved it. On the way home, I sat in the back of the car (the green hatchback Datsun) with that crib, thinking how great it was. Another one of my cherished presents was a beautiful, wooden jewelry box. Sherlyn, Darla, and I all got identical ones, which I thought it was cool to have the same thing as my cooler, older cousins (must have been the hats.)

What are your more memorable moments?

Kim

2 comments:

Holland Family Member said...

Oh, I remember the jewlery box...I still have mine! Although Kris has begged to use now. That was one of my favorite gift also. It made me feel so big and important!!!- Darla

Holland Family Member said...

I too had to respond to the jewelry box memory Kim. I still have mine- it sits on my dresser and gets used every day. I'm sure I could find an updated one or fancier one, but none as special as that one made me feel. And it was special to me because the 3 Granddaughters ALL received one and we ALL loved it so much! Thanks Grandmother! I think I even have pictures of some of us opening them. I'll have to look
Sherlyn