The Back Yard of No. 13 holds so many memories of tree climbing, sand pit play, bike rides, cricket matches, water gun fights, gatherings of family and friends and four little boys growing into young men. It is now the play area for a whole new generation, the children of my sons.
The yard has changed a lot over the years but the memories remain and new ones are being made.
No. 13 has been our home for 34 years; this photo is of our family; our sons and their children taken on Christmas Eve 2011, there is only one missing; he should be standing on the right beside his wife and the little boy who was born after his death. Today is his 3rd anniversary.
Thank you for looking and any comments you may leave, best wishes.
This is a wonderful layout Susan! I like it so much!!! xxx lucia
ReplyDeleteSusan, thank you for entering our challenge and what a gorgeous family you have! Wonderful take on the sketch! Thanks for playing along with us and celebrating our birthday at OUAS!
ReplyDeleteSusan, What a treasure I see on the photo! Beautiful family, beautifully scrapped and totally inspiring!
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~Gerry~
What a lovely family you have Susan. You are so right, you are truly blessed. Fabulous rustic page with a feel of home energy.
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Oh Susan this is such a wonderful lo for this challenge! Tks. for playing along with us at OUAS!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful Susan ... love the entire LO and you have expressed your feelings straight from your heart ..... so heartfelt and 3 years is still very raw for you ..love the earthy colors you have used .... you have created a magnificent memory here Susan xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeletewe are coming up to 13 years in May and it does get a little easier but the missing of our boys is always there .... they are with us in spirit xoxoxoxo
Thank you Heather, I find it is best to take a day off work and do what feels right at the time. Scrapping that page was good, followed by a walk at the lake. It does get easier; I think of you often as we share the same pain. Kindest regards, S
DeleteBeautiful family photo and great layout with many details! Thanks for sharing it with us at OUAS!
ReplyDeleteI really like the vintage look you created... Thanks for playing along with us at OUAS!
ReplyDeleteFabulous family photo, love the layout and the wonderful journalling about the photo...great take on the challenge!!
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Beautiful layout ! Thank you so much for playing along with us at OUAS
ReplyDeleteGret page!
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What beautiful memories you have of home, you have documented them perfectly! Love your page
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