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Whether you are participating in the Heirloom Party, or coming by as a guest to browse the other blogs, I want to welcome you! Aren't blog parties fun? Where else can you join with other friends in your jammies, sip on your drink of choice in the comfort of your own home while perusing pictures and reading stories to your heart's content? Only in Blogland!
I come from a very close-knit family where tradition and cherished treasures are handed down to children and future generations. It's really a lost art. So I am determined to keep those traditions and treasured heirlooms alive. I feel very blessed to have been given these things to enjoy and pass down to my own children.
My Grandpa Charlie was an amazing man. He loved to work in his little garage building things out of wood that he selected. One piece in particular is this sweet little hutch. Grampa made it for my Mama when she was a little girl in the early 50's. He also made a matching one for her sister, Bonnie. I just love the simple design and the beautiful swirly grain in the wood. It's the perfect height for a child to reach her books or to sit at and read. I inherited the hutch when I was a little girl in the late 60's. It held all of my favorite Golden Books and dollies. A purse always hung from one of the knobs. After my first daughter Liza was born, Mama gave me the hutch for Liza to enjoy. Now it's Emma's where it sits proudly in our school room.
After all these years that have gone by, this very well-built piece has stood the test of time. I so love the chippy worn look that it's acquired with age. Full of character.
One of the most special people in my life is my Gramma Bea. She would have been 93 this year. It's difficult for me to even type this as I miss her so. She was a gentle soul. The best Gramma in the world. She loved to sew and made my Sister and me so many things - clothes for the two of us, clothes for our dollies. She made crafts with us. We'd have Sunday Supper at her house every week. She was a great cook. Every time she came to visit she brought us each a Hershey's Bar. We'd put it right in the fridge, because that's the best way to eat one...when they're nice and cold! Yum. What a treat when we were young. But my most precious memories with my Gramma was when I'd stay overnight with her. She had a cedar chest. Inside she kept two stuffed animals - "Blue Bear" and "Ferdinand" - I got to snuggle with Blue Bear, and she took Ferdinand the dog. We'd climb in her little twin bed (because you know, Grammas and Grampas back then had twin beds. LOL) and we'd stay up for hours into the night telling stories. We laughed so hard. She had the best laugh. She would read to me from Richard Scarry's book. She bought one for me, and one for me to give to her. That way we both had one at our homes so we could read from it no matter where we were! Sweet, huh! Gramma Bea made up voices for each character in the book. Priceless memories. *tears*
Here's the cover - ha, a lion smoking a pipe. Yah, there's some pretty silly stuff in this book! For those of you who have read Richard's stories, you know all about that. I've read to my kids out of this book too. And someday my hope is to read from it to my own grandchildren.
The inside cover - this one was kept at Gramma's house. It says "To Gramma Bea, Merry Christmas 1971, From Marie." I was 4 years old. The pages are tattered and worn.
My favorite story is "Couscous, the Algerian Detective." Gramma had an accent for the characters in this one. It was Couscous' job to catch the robber, "Pepe le Gangstair" - so Couscous disguised himself as "Fatima, the dancing girl." Every time Gramma played the part of Fatima, we roared with laughter at her accent. I can remember it vividly today.
There's Fatima dancing away! LOL.
I love old Bibles. I have several that I've found at thrift stores. My favorite though, is my Grampa Ed's (Dad's Dad) Bible. I have a long lineage of family on both sides who were Nazarenes. I have memories as far back as age 5, going to church with my Grandparents. I remember the old wooden benches that made a rickety sound when you sat down. I remember singing old hymns. And memories of my Grampa Charlie (Mama's Dad) standing up and telling the congregation how much he loved the Lord. So sweet. But an even earlier remembrance was my Grampa Ed's little Bible. He took it everywhere. When he passed away in 1975, it was given to my Dad. I remember admiring it and wondering if someday it would be mine. My Dad passed away a few years ago and Grampa's Bible was given to me. It's so precious to me. I loved Grampa Ed. He could play the banjo. He was a simple man and loved to laugh.
He took notes all through his Bible. On the inside cover he wrote his favorite verses. And on the opposite side it says "Presented to Ira Edward Sebourn by Mother and Ronald Sebourn (my Dad) in June of '66." I had to laugh, because at the top of the page written by my Gramma it says "Jewell has $367.00 of Everett's money." Yep - that's right, I guess back then they kept track of stuff like that in their Bibles. LOL.
Throughout this little Bible are pictures as well as pages where there are dates of marriages, births, and deaths of family members. How wonderful this information is and helpful in researching my family lineage.
The next two heirlooms are my favorites because they are jewelry, and oh how I love jewelry!
First is a beautiful ruby solitaire. It belonged to my Great Gramma Ray on my Mama's side of the family. Mama has memories of her wearing it in the 50's. Mama said she was always very neatly dressed. Wore pearls a lot and put her snowy white hair up in a bun. Mama remembers her Gramma Ray cleaning the ring with her hankie. Oh to have known her! I would have loved to sit and look through her jewelry box! My Mama inherited it many years ago. I remember her wearing it on a silk ribbon around her neck. Now I have it. I wear it on special occasions. My sweet Sister Lyssie, has a matching blue topaz ring. She is sharing her heirlooms also over at Life of Lyssie.
This last heirloom was designed by my Mama's sister, Bonnie. She took the crystals from a long-strand necklace belonging to Gramma Ray and made bracelets for each of the women in our family. Now that's a whole lotta crystals! She managed to put 5 crystals on each of our bracelets woven between smaller pink Swarovsky crystals and silver spacers. It's an amazing piece. Gramma Ray's crystals are so beautiful (and heavy!) especially in the sunlight as they catch a rainbow of colors.
Some day these two pieces of jewelry will be passed down to my daughters. And hopefully so on, and so on.
Thank you for taking the time to join me down memory lane. Now make sure you hop on over and see our sweet friends' treasures! Really take your time with this. Read every story. Look at each picture. Leave comments. In most cases, these are items that are near and dear to our friend's heart and has stirred some emotion today. I will have MckLinky up until August 2nd. So come back and enjoy!
*Updated 8/1 - congratulations to Nancy of Nancy's Tidbits - she's the winner of our Jungle Queen July giveaway!
July 30th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
What a lovely post!..i love that adorable little hutch..it's a real treasure!! i also collect old bibles and prayer books..yours is very special having belonged to your grandfather!!
July 30th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
What lovely heirlooms! I can't wait to see everyone else's, too! Thanks sooo much for hosting us today.
July 30th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
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July 30th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Marie, those Bibles are a treasure, truly. What a great legacy to leave for your children and just seeing the handwriting, notes, faith. Love it.
July 30th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
what gorgeous pieces! and what a great idea on your aunt's part to create those bracelets. thanks for sharing--i'll be back later for my post! =)
July 30th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Got it! Thanks for hosting this party today. I can't wait to see everything. Your Bibles are so neat and I love the jewelry too.
July 30th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
What a fun party, Marie. Heirloom jewelry is so wonderful to have. I own my grandmother's wedding ring--as the only granddaughter (lots of grandsons in the family!), they voted to give it to me when she died. It means so much to me to have it.
Looking forward to seeing what everyone else has to share!
July 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Oh, Marie ... how wonderful the necklace became bracelets for others to share in that piece. I love the ring of course ... the Bible, how sweet to have that so close to you with such loving memories ... precious moments. TTFN ~ Marydon
July 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
These are such beautiful pieces with such wonderful stories. Thank you so much for sharing them.
I have my heirloom post up. I'm trying to link it but am having a little trouble. I'll keep trying:)
July 30th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Thank you so much for following my blog. I was super excited to meet you just in time for your party ... I love showing off my heirlooms! Love your heirloom Bibles, how neat to have those. I've gotten in to tracing my lineage lately, as well - got as far back as the 1200's on one side! Hope you have a great week!
July 30th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
I love the idea of sharing heirlooms. As an American primarily living in Germany in a little apartment, I don't have family heirlooms at home. It makes me sad... but it also makes me embrace things a little differently. So I hope you accept my entry as a slightly different perspective. I look forward to reading more of what people share tomorrow morning.
katie
July 30th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
I love the ring. I have one that my grandfather gave my grandmother in the 20's - it is a pink sapphire.The simple settings are so pretty.The bracelet is a great idea..Jo
July 30th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
The ring is beautiful! Thanks for hosting this!
July 30th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Marie, I truly enjoyed your post! That little hutch is amazing, and it's so sweet that you were able to hand it down to Emma. (I didn't know you homeschooled. We do, too!)
I love the ring, and how wonderful of your aunt to make that pretty bracelet. Such sweet treasures!
Thank you for hosting this Heirloom Party. What fun!
Jane
July 30th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
What wonderful heirlooms!!! I love the bibles!!! Old family bibles are my favorite...they are so rich with history!!!
I will have to dig around and see if I can find anything to share next time!!! Looks like a lot of fun!!!
Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy
July 30th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
That childhood hutch is adorable! Most people don't have such a building skill at hand so more. What memories that little piece contains, the stories it could tell! The ring is beautiful as well and the bracelet is gorgeous. Good thing the ladies in our families were so fond of jewelery! I did a little something for my party post on this very subject! Thank you for letting me join in on the party. I'm off to visit everyone else and learn some of their history.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
How lovely it all is Marie! I just adore rubies and your ring is truly a beautiful treasure.
The desk is so special as well. ~Beautiful.
Thank you very much for inviting me to join in. I do own a few heirloom pieces but I don't have time to come up with a post. Maybe next time. It looks like your meme is going to be very successful and yopu will do this again I'm sure. Yeah!
Have a wonderful evening.
~Melissa
July 30th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Marie, you are so lucky to have such wonderful treasures, especially the handmade hutch. Of course, I LOVE the jewelry as well. The idea of separating the crystals from one piece and dividing them among relatives is so special.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
You reminded me how I loved to look through my parents' old bible...they had some odd things written in theirs as well! (they were married in 1958 and it was a wedding gift)
the hutch is lovely! the jewelry is just beautiful. 
July 30th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Great treasures! Thanks for having a party!
Hugs, Lisa
July 30th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
i absolutely love the heirloom party - what a fantastic idea. thank you for hosting this.
what great heirlooms you have - the hutch is amazing, and the jewelry is beautiful.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Marie, that Bible is such a wonderful heirloom to have, especially since it has his handwritten notes. What a great idea to make bracelets for everyone out of a neclace, so you could all have a small piece of the neclace. The ring is stunning, and how nice that your mother has told you enough about this grandmother that you feel a connection to her even though you didn't meet her. Love the hutch that your grandfather made, and I'm so glad you have kept it to hand down through the generations. I chose to post some of my mother's doll furniture too! Thanks for hosting a great party. laurie
July 30th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
That bracelet is so neat!
July 30th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Hi Marie..
I love all your precious things and the memories they hold for you. It's a wonderful thing to share..
and bring us all closer to each other.
This would have been my first time participating and for some reason, cannot seem to get anything going correctly..and so for this week, I've given up... but !!!!!, there is next week and I will be better prepared. Meanwhile, I'm going to visit as many as I can..this is a lovely way to get acquainted with others. XX CC
July 30th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Marie, this was such a wonderful idea for a party! You are so right when you said each treasure being shared has a very special meaning to the bloggers who are participating. Your family heirlooms are amazing and each story is so moving. Thank you for sharing.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
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July 30th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Hi Marie
Oh what sweet treasures you have! I would love to have something made by the hands of a precious relative. The family Bible is wonderful too and I love the notes in it
Who doesn't love jewelry?! Beautiful pieces and I can tell how much you love them.
Thank you for sharing a piece of your history and for throwing the party. I feel that I've found a new friend
rue
July 30th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Hi Marie! Such a great idea for a party~I love your heirlooms, especially that bible with the verses in his handwriting. Thanks for hosting!
July 30th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Marie-
I love your treasures! The Bible is so neat, I love the 'notes' in it! Thanks for hosting such a wonderful party!
~Amy
July 30th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Thanks for hosting such a fun party! I hope you don't mind I am using an old post. THat Bible is the coolest, what an awesome and special piece of family history!
July 30th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
I love that little hutch - oh how I wish I had a piece of furniture passed down! All of your treasures are beautiful and I especially love the bracelets...what a beautiful way to share an heirloom!
Thanks for hosting a great party!
Roeshel
July 30th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Hello Marie...
I'm so happy to be participating in your Heirloom Party today...thank you so very much for hosting it!!! This just give all of us a wonderful opportunity to share some of our precious family treasures!!!
Well my friend, you have so many beautiful family heirlooms that have been passed down for you to enjoy and treasure! I love every one of them and just loved reading the stories that went along with the treasures! I guess my most favorite is your Grandpa's Bible...the Word of God is a priceless gift and then...the fact that this belonged to your Grandpa with all of his notes...makes it even more precious!!! Thank you so much for sharing your family heirlooms with all of us today...such a blessing!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari at Happy To Design
July 30th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I love the bible the most. I think because I just miss grandpa so much. The little hutch brings back so many memories. Makes me a little misty-eyed.
Love you sissy!
July 30th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Love all your treasures - especially the crystal bracelet. I'm so sorry that I didn't find out about this little party until tonight. Definitely count me in for next time.
Have a great weekend!
July 30th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
What beautiful treasures and sweet memories. Thanks for hosting us today!
July 30th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Wonderful treasures you have shown us! I love the stories that go with them. Thanks for putting this all together - what fun it is!
July 31st, 2009 at 12:06 am
Hi Marie, your party is a big success! I am glad I could join in from over here in France. I linked up with a post from my early days, but that is very special to me because it is about my memories of my mom.
Love, M
July 31st, 2009 at 3:10 am
wow...those are super special treasures. love that little hutch. there is something wonderful about knowing they put their love and time into those pieces.
the bible is especially dear~ to have the notes and thoughts of your loved one right there....amazing.
thanks for hosting this great party...
chasity
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July 31st, 2009 at 4:39 am
I love the story of the hutch and the Bible - such history there. And so many memories! I am always amazed that anyone can craft a piece of furniture like that! Your ring and bracelet are beautiful! You have some lovely treasures to pass on.
Thank you so much for hosting this party, Marie! What a great idea!
July 31st, 2009 at 6:01 am
Hi! Nice to meet you! What wonderful heirlooms!!!
nice party!
What a great idea!Thanks so much for hosting this party!
I hope you in my party post!
xoxo
July 31st, 2009 at 6:34 am
That hutch is so adorable! I have a similar one that my dad made my daughter when she was little. I'll have my post up later today!
July 31st, 2009 at 6:51 am
Marie, those were such sweet stories of your family heirlooms. Loved them! Thanks for having the party, glad you had a good turnout.
July 31st, 2009 at 6:52 am
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July 31st, 2009 at 7:36 am
How special your treasures are, full of wonderful memories. I loved reading every word. Martha
July 31st, 2009 at 7:40 am
marie - thanks so much for stopping by my blog & commenting (& following me, too). if i've already thanked you, sorry about that, my memory is playing tricks on me.
i love your heirloom party. i haven't made my way through all the posts yet, but i'm going to try to over the weekend.
your grandpa's Bible is so precious. i wonder what my grandchildren will think when they look at mine (all 5 that i regularly use, hah!) after i'm gone. i'm a nazarene, too. my heritage of faith in the nazarene church spans only two generations, though. actually, if i count my son & his wife & their son, who are also nazarenes, i guess we're into our 4th generation. wow.
gonna look around the house & see what i can come up with for your party, if not for today, then next time.
hope you have a great weekend -
blessings & peace -
randee
July 31st, 2009 at 7:52 am
Hey, I just found your blog through Blushing Rose. I love it and think you would enjoy mine. My last post features dolls that belonged to my mom, a cabinet built by my husband's grandfather, etc....
July 31st, 2009 at 7:55 am
Marie,
Thank you for hosting this fun party!! It was a big hit, yay! Have a fantastic weekend!
~Michelle
July 31st, 2009 at 8:22 am
Marie, what lovely heirlooms! Thank you for hosting this party. I posted mine late last night and now I'm off to make the rounds to see everyone's special treasures......
Cathy ♥
July 31st, 2009 at 9:31 am
Such a fun party! Wish I had something to link up but I don't. Just wanted to say hi & thanks for hosting!
July 31st, 2009 at 9:55 am
Hi Marie--
I'm late, but I'm here! This is a great party idea; thank you so much for hosting!
I love the heirlooms you shared. I think I like the books best--I love that you have your grandfather's Bible. And my baby sister (who is just a little older than you) had that very same edition of Richard Scarry's book. How she loved that book! My favorite story was Pierre Bear.
Have a great weekend! Thanks again for hosting the party. What a great turnout you've had!
July 31st, 2009 at 10:15 am
Wow, lookit the turnout for this party! Awesome, Marie!
I'm sorry I have no heirlooms to share. I guess I'm simply building up my own for the future generation to enjoy.
Scratch that. I go to thrifts and find other's heirlooms to incorportate! Yeah, that's it!
Ok, I'm off to visit some other links. Thanks for the opportunity to snoop around!
Donna
July 31st, 2009 at 10:22 am
What a fun party! LOVE it all -- and the hutch is adorable. but that Bible --I could not believe my eyes. I received the identical Bible when I was pre-school, and toted it to Sunday School every week for years!
Wow. I am an antique.
Cass
July 31st, 2009 at 10:30 am
I reentered my address. Sorry. I wasn't sure how to erase the one I'd already entered.
July 31st, 2009 at 10:36 am
Thank you Marie for such a fun event! I can't wait to see what everyone's treasures are!
Cheers, Andrea
July 31st, 2009 at 11:02 am
What great heirlooms! I'd love to join in but I have none.
July 31st, 2009 at 11:27 am
This is a great blog party, I love it. I had wanted to blog for a while about my family's heirlooms but never found the right time. When I saw your part at Southern Hospitality (Rhoda's blog), I knew I had to join in. Thank you!
July 31st, 2009 at 11:29 am
OK sis, I had to comment AGAIN, because you went back and added the Couscous story from Grandma Bea...and Ferdinand. Made me cry at work.
I love you...and now I want to read that book again. I loved that book.
July 31st, 2009 at 3:31 pm
great heirlooms Marie, I enjoyed this and am coming back later today to surf on through the linkies
sorry I am so late, I have had internet issues, all solved now, thank goodness - and also I do not have my url to the post b/c I saved the post in a rush without a title which means it is verrrry long and the linkie thing wouldn't accept it, soooo I really hope that is ok, if not just delete my link, sorry
cheers, fun event thanks so much for hosting
S
x
July 31st, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Hi Marie, What amazing heirlooms you have! I adore you Gramma Bea! I so hope I'm just like her when I have grandkids!
Your grandfather's Bible is so very special and the bracelet made from your Grandmother's necklace is just priceless...such wonderful treasures that money could never, never buy. Happy Heirloom Party Day!
Susan
July 31st, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Oh what a great little hutch! Priceless things
July 31st, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Pretty ring!
Thanks for hosting the party! sorry I couldnt use your button on my blog, for some reason it wasnt working?!
July 31st, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Marie--
I've already left a comment, but just wanted to stop by once again to say CONGRATULATIONS on the success of your party! I would love to host a blog party one of these days (if I ever have an idea that would be party-worthy, that is). But, just like in real life, it would be so awful to throw a party if nobody came. Obviously, people loved your idea for this one. It makes me proud of you for coming up with this idea. I think it really resonated with a lot of folks. And even though I was so late in linking up that I doubt I'll get many visitors, I was so glad for the chance to participate. Way to go, girl!
Have a wonderful weekend. Hope you get a chance to visit all your participants!
July 31st, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Look how this has taken off!! I'm so excited for you. And as for being number 99... at least I got here before it ticked over to triple figures
this is so fun Marie, and I love the things you shared - off to have a look at some of the many links now!
July 31st, 2009 at 5:44 pm
This is so wonderful. Thank you for hosting! You have some lovely heirlooms. The hutch is so fun. Also love The books.. I love books too and have many old children's books. Love the ring. So pretty and special too. Thank you for sharing all your special treasures. Thanks again. I will be back!
July 31st, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Hi again Marie,
I posted the wrong link so I put the correct one up! Could you delete the first please? Sorry!!
Suzy
July 31st, 2009 at 6:07 pm
What a fun party, Marie! Good for you getting so many people together. I laughed when I saw the Richard Scarry book. We just returned it to the library yesterday! Too funny! I used to love looking at the illustrations and noticing a tiny new detail each time. So fun!
July 31st, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Such sweet memories! I love the hutch, and Emma is so lovely, her standing there shows how small this hutch is, I love every little scratch on it! Loved Gramma bringing you Hershey Bars, Mine hid the peppermint and butterscotch! I always found it! lol I love it to this day, My grandchildren all under 5 love to hunt mine now, for they will eat the whole jar at one time! Now I know why she hid it! lol
Stories of the jewelry, are so sweet! How wonderful she made it into bracelets! I love the book too! How wonderful she bought two. Sounds like you had wonderful Grandparents! Loved joining in on your sweet memories!
July 31st, 2009 at 6:33 pm
The Richard Scary book was the favorite of our children. To this day I still buy that book for new baby gifts. Some things never change. Love reading about everyone's heirlooms.
July 31st, 2009 at 7:29 pm
That hutch is adorable Marie...thanks for hosting such a great party.
July 31st, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Marie,
I enjoyed reading about your heirlooms. They are all so lovely! Thanks for being a gracious hostess for this party. I'm so glad you had such a wonderful turnout!
Nancy
July 31st, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Oh, Marie, this was fun despite all the ansey stuff.
BOY! did you have a great turnout. Congrats. Hugs, TTFN ~ Marydon
July 31st, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Marie! OMG! What a great turnout! This is so awesome...I am LOVING looking through everyone's heirooms and treasures...love it!
July 31st, 2009 at 8:48 pm
So many wonderful memories. What a pretty bracelet.
July 31st, 2009 at 9:06 pm
what an awesome turnout Marie!!! I'm so excited! You have some amazing treasures!
August 1st, 2009 at 5:40 am
You have some wonderful heirlooms. Thanks for being such a great hostess!
August 1st, 2009 at 11:33 am
Marie, thank for hosting this party! It has been really fun. I love the miniature hutch and the children's books. I hope to inherit more of my family treasures one day, my dad has a family bible from the late 1800's. The jewelry is always special when it came from a relative. I will never have any of that, because my mother and grandmother never wore jewelry. I'm glad you treasure these things. Oh and your little girl is ADORABLE! Marla
August 1st, 2009 at 11:34 am
Ahhh....what wonderful treasures and sweet memories. I hope my little grandson remembers me as lovingly as you remember your grandma.
Blessings,
Spencer
August 1st, 2009 at 2:35 pm
i really enjoyed reading about your treasures. i'm away from home (and my photos), or i'd link up. i'd love to next time; for now i'll enjoy reading about everyone else's.
August 1st, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Hello. I'm just stopping by to check out the heirloom party. What a great idea! Thanks for hosting. While I'm here, I'll have a look around the rest of your blog too.
August 1st, 2009 at 8:45 pm
I love that hutch. What a great piece! It's sounds like you have such wonderful memories!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Have to comment about the Bible note: "Jewell has $367.00 of Everett's money."
Do you know who Jewell is? Just asking, cause the name runs in my family, but I don't know where it originated.
My grandfather was Jewell Burmah Mc****, my dad was Gary Jewell Mc**** Sr., and my brother was Gary Jewell Mc**** Jr. My brother died in 2006 and my dad died 18 months later. My daughter told me she was pregnant the day before dad's funeral. So, in honor of them, she named my grandbaby Jewell Ann.
Sooooo.... I really notice when other people mention the name Jewell, with 2 l's instead of one.
I inherited my brothers Bible, and he had notes written in it as well. I cherish his handwritten notes that are in his Bible forever.
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful post.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Hi Marie!!
What a fun party!!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Marie, I posted my Heirloom Party post on Thursday afternoon, but got busy with my girlies that I didn't get back here to link up! Sorry!
Tana@Crafting R&R
August 3rd, 2009 at 7:14 am
Your party was so much fun Marie. My boys loved the R. Scarry books when they were growing up. I am running late for the party but I am so glad to be here now. Have a wonderful week. ~ Lynn
September 21st, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I am so glad I stumbled across your blog! I have had a wonderful time avoiding doing the dishes and reading your blog. I would love to join some of your heirloom parties. I have some treasures that I would like to share. The closest to my heart, the black shawl my ggg grandmother wore when she left County Mayo during the Irish Potato Famine. I don't think it has any monatary value, but it is in the pile of things to grab during a fire.