Sentimental Journey by janetb

Sentimental Journey

Old books and I get along, especially when they belonged to my children. I took a sentimental journey while placing these cherished, well-worn books on the mantle, fondly recalling fresh-from-a-bath, Christmas pajamas, snuggled up tight, and “let’s read it again!” Sarah’s now 28, and John’s now 25; and did I see a familiar, childlike twinkle in their eyes when they visited and caught sight of this display? Indeed, I did. And I loved it!
Lovely lensbaby capture
December 22nd, 2015  
A wonderful idea for a display--so very sweet!
December 23rd, 2015  
@ziggy77 Jo, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thank you!
December 23rd, 2015  
@cejaanderson Thank you so much, Jane! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and the fav. This was the first year I displayed their childhood Christmas books on the mantle, and we are really enjoying them. So many wonderful memories.
December 23rd, 2015  
Sweet, Janet! I always unpack our box of Christmas books with joy! Lovely, cozy image.
December 23rd, 2015  
Wonderful!
December 23rd, 2015  
@cathieg Thanks so much, Cathie! The books do bring such joy!
December 23rd, 2015  
@photographycrazy Thank you so much! :-)
December 23rd, 2015  
Your commentary brought tears to my eyes. What a lovely and heart warming tradition. Gorgeous shot.
December 23rd, 2015  
nice...
December 23rd, 2015  
Such a nice composition and narrative ...What wonderful memories, and the books certainly do make a nice display! fav!
December 23rd, 2015  
Great title, befitting of this image.
December 24th, 2015  
A beautiful collection of memories represented by these precious books. Your mention of freshly-bathed, PJ-dressed kids has me wishing I could have my three boys back at that age for just an hour or two for a Christmas book reading session. Those were special times. Excellent LB work here.
December 24th, 2015  
Kim
Lovely composition and memories!
December 24th, 2015  
Cool affect
December 25th, 2015  
@kategoring Kate, thank you so very much for your sweet comment! I really appreciate your kind words!
December 27th, 2015  
@pdulis Thank you, Peter! :-)
December 27th, 2015  
@dsp2 Thank you so, so much for your kind words and fav! I always appreciate your comments!
December 27th, 2015  
@vstap Thank you so very much. :-)
December 27th, 2015  
@lyndemc Thanks so much for your sweet words and fav, Denise. Yes, if only we could have our kids little again if only for just a moment. Those really were special times.
December 27th, 2015  
@dkc222 Thank you, Kim! :-)
December 27th, 2015  
@yeshanghai Thank you! :-)
December 27th, 2015  
I recognize a few of those! What a great way to display them.
December 31st, 2015  
@olivetreeann Thanks so much, Ann! Your kindness is so appreciated!
January 2nd, 2016  
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