1965 Our first Christmas with our families after our return from 3 yrs. in Hawaii. This is at my Mother's home ... Harold's family lived 2 miles away so we did a lot of running back & forth for
the wee ones to bring delight to the G'pa & G'ma's.
Check out those chubby cheeks on my daughter, isn't she a cutie? And such handsome sons ... this was around midnight ... we always went to midnight Mass & then opened gifts & had a tip'o'the'hand with sweets.
Emery, 3 yr, Michael 2 yr, Caroline 1 yr
Cari (Caroline), Joshua, Harold, Marydon, Emery
1992
1967The little rocking chair was mine when I was just about 1 yr. old ... check out that GORGEOUS BRAND NEW STATE OF THE ART TV, chuckle!
Anyone, remember those beauties?
Emery 4 yr, Michael 3 yr, Caroline 2 yr
****Does anyone remember back in 1969/70 era when EVERY TOY came out needing batteries ... & every thing we bought needed batteries ... & we had NOT ONE SINGLE BATTERY in the house & 3 VERY UNHAPPY children with a heap full of unworkable toys?! Oy! that was a sad day. Harold drove for a couple of hours to everywhere he could to try & find batteries, na-da!
Joshua (c. 1993) (& his Poppy) would say "this is the kind of Santa I'm looking for" ... chuckle! ... but.......................
Joshua sure didn't like THIS Santa, one bit! He was beet red screaming & contorting to get away from him!
Just a simple wish that 'CHRIST'mas be remembered & carried in your hearts to celebrate His wonderful redeeming birth ... on Christmas Day ... AND throughout every day of the year.
Love your walk down memory lane! I enjoy doing that with my blog too. So much fun even though sometimes it brings a lump to the throat.
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Karen
Ladybug Creek
I so-o-o-o remember those big-ole' TV's & they were always balanced on the smallest table!! Woo Hoo... what a great post!!
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Marilyn
xxoo
Ohh GOod Morning Sweetie...
ReplyDeleteI so love this post. How beautiful your children are. I love Caroline's little cheeks, makes you just want to pinch them. How very precious.
I think Michael looks like Harold in these pictures. So handsome. They were all just so precious. Thank you for sharing.
Sure do love the TV in the pic. And the iciles on the tree. So very beautiful.
Thanks for sharing. God Bless You Marydon/PB you are a beautiful Moma.
Country hugs...Sherry
Love the trip down Memory Lane, MD. You have the biggest most generous heart I've ever known.
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Wonderful memory lane photos Big hugs dear friend.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL PHOTOS AND MEMORIES.
ReplyDeleteLove old photo's check out my 1952 Christmas one's. I think we had a TV like yours. Cute children you have.
ReplyDeleteHee..hheeee I too have had the beet red screaming child moment with Santa too!
ReplyDeleteMy Other two loved him but Nope Baby girl was'nt having anything to do with the big red man!
Beautiful nostalgic pictures! I so love seeing your little ones back in the day. And, yes, I remember how there were no batteries with the toys or available on Christmas Day...plenty of kids (& parents!) were upset about that. Good times and sweet memories! Thanks for sharing these magical moments! Hugs, Coralie
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ReplyDeleteSuch sweet memories!! I enjoyed seeing your beautiful family and hearing stories of Christmases past. May you have the best Christmas ever and a blessed New Year, my friend. Much love and blessings to you! Vicki
Hi Marydon, so many happy memories! Your tv set looked alot newer than ours! I miss those good old days! Answer your phone in a minute, 'k? xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteHello Marydon...what wonderful photos and such special memories!
ReplyDeleteI was born in the 60's and I got a kick out of seeing the TV...remember those? Thank you for sharing, have a fabulous weekend!
Hugs,
Karyn
Very sweet pictures Marydon.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute pictures. Reminds me of us when we were little and we had that same tv. Cute!! Kathi
ReplyDeleteFabulous pictures, loved those older ones. lol, don't we all remember those days. State of art TV...chuckle, I posted a post almost showing the same type of TV the other day, scroll back when you come visiting.
ReplyDeleteSandy
so are you going to be deleting your other blog? Wondering which link to put in my blog log
What a great blog! I found you via Sandy's blog.
ReplyDeleteI keep a running list of gits wrapped & bought, then I put a capital B next to the item, so that remember to get batteries
Years ago, we learned the hard way....if it says, "some assembly required." We don't buy it. Back when the kids were toddlers, we bought a Mickey Mouse toyboy.bookshelf...some assembly required. We were up ALL night putting that thing together!
Great TV....much better than those TVs on steroids these days.
Oh, Marydon, this was a precious post! Loved seeing your babies through the years!
ReplyDeleteAgain, I want to thank you for the beautiful night light. I have it right here in the den in my crystal bar and it's just perfect! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hi Marydon! Patsy said you have a bird pic for me! You can find a link to my e-mail on my blog. http://camelliacottagediary.blogspot.com
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Becky
Marydon,
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful, and yes I remember the toys needing batteries....that happened to me as a child once, but only once! Mom and Dad were sure to have them on habd after that! :)
I remember the TVs, the need for batteries, the black and white film for cameras - all of it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful of you to share your memories and help ;us to spark some of our own.
What a nice walk down memory lane. The pic in 1965 looks just like one I have of my kids at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI remember the long heavy wood cabinets that would hold this tiny black & white TV and if you were lucky it would have a record player in it too.
Happy Holidays!
Judy
What wonderful photos and great memories! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletethose vintage photos are priceless!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved this memory walk with you Marydon.
ReplyDeleteSuch precious pictures! Every one with memories attached. I have a few of these too. Those years with our young families are such sweet memories now.
The Christmas without batteries made me so sad. I can just imagine how that day went down.
hugs
Love the family pictures. Your daughter looks like you and your son,his Dad! The old black and white photos are always so neat to see a well. None of my nieces or nephews ever liked Santa either, I think it's pretty cut and dried if they take a liking to him or not. Happy Holidays Marydon, have a wonderful weekend full of cheer!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun family photos! Yes, I do remember the battery craze! Happy Holidays! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteOh, don't you just love looking back at the old family photos? Just precious!
ReplyDeleteYour babies were adorable. Look at those sweet pink cheeks !! :) They grew into lovely adults :) I remember the bunny ears on the TV. And when we got 5 channels. It seemed like there was always something good on TV back then. Now there are hundreds of channels and nothing on ! lol !! :) Thanks for sharing your precious memories :)
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures! They remind me of the pictures my Mother has. Have a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
ouroldhomestead.blogspot.com
What a wonderful walk down Christmas Lane. Beautiful old photos!
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Oh Marydon....what sweet memories....and adorable children too. Wasn't that a fun time?.....I think those are the best Christmas's....when the kids are little.
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Spencer
My darling I wish you and yours all the joy, love, hope, blessings, peace, laughter, miracles, good health and boundless wealth during this holiday season and always.
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Duchess
My dear sweet Marydon, thanks for sharing such family treasure with us. I love seeing your young family coming together at Christmas. I will remember this and share mine next year - Hugs Nat
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, heart felt post today. I remember the big old tvs, they sure arent the flat screens they have today are they?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful thing, sending T the pink quilt. You are a special person. Wish more in the world were like you. And I love your music.
Merry Christmas MD
Ginger
What beautiful memories of your growing family. Cherish them always.
ReplyDeleteAw...such great photos and memories, Marydon. Very nice post! :)
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