I have enjoyed reading your supportive comments about decorating our homes with things we love. I guess we all tend to want to show off our children or grandchildren, and who doesn’t want to remember a fabulous vacation? What else is one to do, but cover every available space with family memorabilia.
(I’m glad I’m not alone in doing this.)
This family portrait, drawn by daughter Katie many years ago, is one of my favorites. While none of us would be accused of being handsome, I think this rendition of my husband with his lopsided mustache, shaggy side burns, and high ears is quite endearing. He wore that mustache for many years and it is a huge part of our memories of him as a young dad! I guess my hair color is spot on for a dishwater blonde, and I’d give anything to be that trim once again. Artist Katie did a great job recreating the various outfits and other details of each family member. Yes, this picture makes me smile.
Together
we make a
f a m i l y !
While none of us is perfect, we do make wonderful memories..
And that is why my house is covered with personal memorabilia.
JoAnn
Clip art by Fiddlesticks
4 comments:
I love it! Such attention to detail, too! I remember wearing those types of dresses...sweet and simple and modest compared to many of today's styles! Ha! I can see why you would proudly display this lovely memory in your home. :-)
Have a wonderful weekend!
That piece of art is a keeper! I'd have it up and framed and on display. I have bits of art from both children and am the happy recipient of portraits from the grandchildren too. They love to draw faces!
How sweet! I love your husbands suit and mustache.
I still have lots of things like that from my kids. I don't think we have a family portrait though. Wish we did. We do have journals and things like that. :)
Very sweet and Picasso-esque! :) I love it!
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