A Legacy of Love

Today is my Mom's birthday, she passed away five years ago this month, so this is my way of remembering her and enjoying (and sharing) some pictures of  days long gone, and the love that still holds true.

Here she is with her brother, aren't they cute?  Something so fabulous about the clothes, and the sweet innocence of these pictures, I love them!

 And as a majorette in high school, I love thinking about  her like this, young and loving life.  So excited to be heading out to march in the parade (the Christmas parade it looks like).

And here she is in front of her boyfriend's house (my Dad) love the tilt of her head, and that great car!

 On her wedding day, she married in 1959-gotta love that ball gown style skirt and the long gloves-just like a princess.  My sister blew this one up and gave it to all of us at Mom's memorial service.  I love it, it hangs in my dining room.

Mom & Dad leaving their wedding, that car is just so cool!  And here they are with their parents, such style.  I love the way my father's parents have their fingers linked.

 And below, before they had kids, enjoying a little ski vacation.

 This one seems a little distorted, I'm not sure why-but she's teaching my two oldest how to use sparklers.  She was an amazing Grandma.

And here, two years before she passed away.  She had always wanted to take all her kids and their families to Disneyland, and that dream came true.  Each family is wearing a different color shirt-my family is in the red.

Happy Birthday, Mom!
Above all my mom was about family, she loved her family and gave her all to every one of her children and grandchildren.  She loved my children in a way they will never forget, and will always treasure.

I will always remember the legacy of love you gave to each of us.

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