Family photos
Now that the Christmas decorations are all packed away for another year my thoughts are turning to decorating my wee flat in a less tinselly and baubley kind of way. What better than some lovely photos of my nearest and dearest (and probably some more bunting thrown in for good measure)? With that in mind I had a rake through some old photos while I was quarantined at my mum and dad’s (OK, I wasn’t quite quarantined, I was just shingling around. The shingles jokes have been fantastic – my particular favourite is my brother-in-law singing ‘shingle bells, shingle bells’ down the phone). ANYWAY. I really wanted to share these pictures of my parents and grandparents with my big sister Jane when she was just a baby (yes, it was her husband doing the singing, cheeky git) because they are just so incredibly beautiful. The top two are my mum’s parents, my Granny and Grandpa, looking utterly delighted with their first grandchild. Then come my dad’s parents, my Grandma and Grandad, with the cool kids themselves, my mum and dad. Love love love.
I have now looked at your blog at least three times this morning. I love these photos! I keep changing my mind about which is my favourite though… x
It’s lovely to read of the joy you’re finding in the blank page of a new home to decorate, after the troubles that caused you to be in that home. I love moving house: it’s like playing dolls’ houses as a child, only lifesized! I’ve been reading a blog that has some lovely home decorating ideas, including how to use such poignant and beautiful photos as yours. Thought you might like it: http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/home_decor/
Happy decorating. Look forward to peeking at the results on your blog. x
And that is exactly how I remember Aunty Betty & Uncle John, thanx for the memories.
oops, Blonde moment, I meant Uncle George
Oh these are so lovely! I wish I had something like this… must go and investigate whether my Dad has any old photos! Hope you’re feeling loads better now?