recently tagged me to play along with .... My heart.
thank you very much and it will be fun to play along.
All I have to do is post a photo that best represents my heart.
This is a photo of my Grandmother. (They never seemed to smile for photographs back then)
I was thinking what has shaped my life ~ It made me think of my dear Grandmother who was so loving, gentle and kind. Then there is my own lovely Mother who is beautiful too.We would love to go and spend holidays at my Grandparents and used to have fun.
If it was a wet day my Grandma used to let us play on her little Singer sewing machine and we would whip up little clothes for our dolls. We would spend the summer days playing out in the garden and climbing the apple trees in the orchard and Grandad would help us make huts.
I was lucky to grow up in a safe and loving home. Our childhood was carefree, where we could be children and play outdoors all day. They were wonderful and happy days.My heart is happy now, when I am able to spend time with my family and beautiful children.
I was thinking we move up a step to now be the role model and Mother and now it is my turn
to I hope have a few of these qualities, that both my Grandma had and my Mother has.
Now, only of you want to I have to tag some others, if you are interested.
Understand if you are too busy.
Sherri punkrosejournal.blogspot.com
Susan thoughtsfromovertherainbow.blogspot.com
Valarie glitterydazeandnights.blogspot.com
Lisa pupylov.blogspot.com
Sharon afancifullife.blogspot.com
Charity charitychildsgevero.blogspot.com
I hope that you are having a great week.
Hugs
Carolyn
How beautiful, Carolyn! Your grandmother was a lovely woman!! Cute picture of you!! Hugs, Marsha
ReplyDeleteThank you Marsha, for visiting and your kind comments.
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Carolyn
I came to visit and saw that you had tagged me! I love your post. My grandmother also was a guiding force in my life. Hmmmm....now, I'll have to sleep on this :)Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, Carolyn. Grandparents are such a safe place in my heart as well. Your grandmother's photo is very beautiful too, thank you for sharing. I love posts like yours here tonight (it's morning there, I believe ;) Have a happy day.
ReplyDeletexo~Tracie
What a beautiful post! I love old family photos and the one of your Grandmother is adorable. She looked like quite the little lady! I've always been fascinated by the history of the women in my family, possibly because we all share that female "bond". Thanks for sharing and have a loveleigh evening.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting and look foward to your post, only if you have the time. I know how busy life can get at times.
Lovely how your Grandmother was a guiding force in your life.
Hi Tracie,
Always lovely to hear from you ~ many thanks.
It is 2.53 pm and I should be doing something. Blogging does take a lot of time in your day, but so much fun, especially having so many lovely friends, like you.
Have a good night.
Hugs
Carolyn
Hi Sares,
ReplyDeleteMy Grandmother was a beautiful Lady and when she was young she was the Belle of the Ball.
It is neat to find out the History of one's family.
I hope that you are having a lovely week.
Hugs
Carolyn
ooohhh...you should've tagged meeee! :( hmph! :'(
ReplyDeleteHi Charity,
ReplyDeleteI have tagged you ~ sorry.
Look forward to reading ~ Your heart.
Hugs
Carolyn
That is a really sweet tag! I love older photographs like that! I think that they're so cool! Sweet memories, too! Thank you for sharing those heartwarming moments. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet photo of you as a child! :)
Thank you for your very sweet comments TattingChic.
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Carolyn
Beautiful granny!
ReplyDeleteAlso lovely blog.
COMPLIMENTS Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo...your grandmother was lovely..
A nice POST and text! KISSES, NI from Italy
Love the photo, and the post!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to be back visiting!
♥ Teresa
How beautiful! Grandparents are wonderful gifts that guide us in so many ways:).
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Kim
Carolyn!!! This was just to heartwarming.I'm so happy you grew up in a loving home with such good Grandparents and a Mother you adore.Now I see why your such a sweet person...XXOO Marie Antionette
ReplyDeleteSweet photo Carolyn, it is certainly an hierloom to have your Grandmother's photo. She was beautiful!
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oh how beautiful this post is! I am lucky enought to still have my two grandmothers here... thanks for sharing these beautiful photos and thoughts!
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Thank you Slices of Beauty for your kind comments ~ always lovely to have a new blog friend.
ReplyDeleteHi Ni and many thanks for your sweet comments. I also love to visit your blog and like it when you come by mine.
Hi Teresa,
Lovely to have you back and we have missed you here. Hope that the break away was relaxing.
Hi Kim,
I loved my Grandparents and really missed them when they passed away.
They are such gifts to have and the memories live on.
Hi Marie Antionette and how lovely to hear from you my friend ~ thank you.
Hi Jodie,
She was a beautiful Lady and had some lovely big hats that I used to love to try on and play dressups with. The clothes back then were so elegant too.
Hi Susan,
Many thanks for your visit and your kind words.
You are so very lucky to have both Grandmothers.
Hugs
Carolyn
Carolyn, it is a beautiful photo, but the sentiment behind it, is even more beautiful. I'm glad you shared a bit of "your heart" with us. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Gingerbread pancakes are sooo yummy. We love them. Post it on your blog and link back to me and I will so a post a link back to you, about you putting it on their.
ReplyDeleteCheri
Hi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI love your new Avatar, the heart is so sweet. thank you for visiting and your kind words.
Hi Cheri,
Thanks for the recipe and good luck with your new web-site.
Hugs
Carolyn
You know I really thought I was following your blog! I'm having a lot of trouble with my computer! But I remember some of your posts!!!
ReplyDeleteAnyway I am now! THANKS for tagging me! Now I have another good idea for a post. I've been so uninspired lately! I know just what I'll do too! I have to get pics together but I'll have it up soon!
Thanks! And your post is so very lovely! Thank you for sharing!
Hugs, Lisa
Thank you Lisa.
ReplyDeleteI seem to be having trouble with my computer ~ it sometimes turns off and I probably need to take it in and have it looked at.
Glad you like the idea of sharing a heart story with us and look forward to your post, when you get the time.
Hugs
Carolyn
Hi Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comments.
What a lovely post about your grandmother. How cute your childhood picture is.
Rosemary
Hi Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteAlways lovely to visit you and see what lovely creations you are making.
Hugs
Carolyn
Lovely post Carolyn! I miss my grandmother - and I feel the same way as you do. I think my kids have a carefree life, and I am happy to instill in them all of the old-fashioned values that my grandma instilled in me. Beautiful photos ~ Thank you for sharing and for tagging me! I am going to think about this one and post later this week ~ HUGS!! xoxo Sherri
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherri, for your kind comments. That was my pleasure to tag you and I look forward to seeing your post when you have some time.
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Carolyn
Hi Carolyn! Thank you for your sweet comments, I'm so glad to be back. This cold was just aweful but getting better everyday....I like the picture of your grandmother, she had such beautiful hair! The way you have decorated the table around the picture is very pretty. Is that lavender in the vase? I love lavender! have a nice day, hugs, Jennifer
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn, Isn't it wonderful to have those happy memories of Grandma's house. That is the very thing I'm trying to do for my little ones. You are a darling child in that photo. You're right about your grandmother being beautiful.
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June
hi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteGlad that you are feeling better after having the cold.
It is dried lavender in the little vase. I hang it upside down to dry and it seems to last and keep the purple colour.
Hi June,
Love it that you have your little Grandchildren and the happy memories they will have of being at your house.
I loved the photo of your Grandchildren you shared in a post and you must be so very proud of them. They are all beautiful.
Hugs
Carolyn
Family photos, what precious treasures they are! My nana lived with us until she died when I was 8. She taught me to knit. I think the most wonderful thing about grandparents is that they are kind and seem to have endless patience with youngsters, often when parents are so busy earning a living.
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely story about your childhood!!:)) Your grandmother was lovely and old pictures are beautiful and nostalgie. Very cute picture of you!!!:))
ReplyDeleteI love old pictures, and this one of your grandmother its beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participationg on my giveaway, stay tune for next Firday when I will doing another giveaway.
Hi Lynda,
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you had your Nana living with you when you were 8.
Great that she taught you to knit and yes, they do seem to have much more patience and time.
Thank you so much Marge for your sweet words. Always lovely to have a visit from you.
Hi Yansy,
It was good to find your blog and I look forward to coming back again for a visit.
Hugs
Carolyn
Hi Carolyn~ I enjoyed your sweet post! You are very lucky to have had a carefree childhood! I wish it was the same for all children! Wishing you a wonderful week! ~Mandy
ReplyDeleteHow lovely Carolyn...Memories are so powerful and can have a profound affect on our lives as we know them. Your Mom and Grandmother sound like wonderful women who helped make you into the caring and loving person that you are today!
ReplyDeleteThank-you for sharing...
Hugs, Nancy
Thank you Mandy, lovely to have you visit and I appreciate your kind comments.
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy and thankyou for your very kind words. I enjoy my friendship here with my blog friends.
Hugs
Carolyn
Oh my goodness Carolyn, you are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCheers to happy childhoods.
Thank you for all the love that you have sent my way.
Love Renee xoxo
What a lovely post. Your grandmother and your mother taught you very well.
ReplyDeleteThose of us who grew up in safe happy homes where we were free to be kids (you phrased that so well)....it makes me wish and pray all the more that all the children of this world should have this happiness too. I do wish everyone felt this way.
Thank you so much Renee.
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of your family so much and my prayers are with you all.
You have had such a rough week.
Good to hear from you Lavinia and it would be a lovely wish that all children could grow up in a loving and safe home.
Hugs
Carolyn