This past week was a long one for me.......chest cold and lots of coughing.....but I couldn't miss creating a layout for the Summer of Color Challenge...cause it's RED....my favorite color....red just warms my heart......especially red barns, red houses, red Fiestaware dishes....oh...there's no end to the list....I just LOVE RED!!
The layout this week is about my home...the family home where four kids were raised in rural Sacramento....it was country, but now all the surrounding land is gone and taken over by homes. I had a wonderful childhood, running lose all day...(yes... all day...Mom was smart!!) riding bikes, playing in the fields...just being kids. We never got seriously hurt...no one bothered us....we were truely free.....
My father built our home, slowly over four years and in several phases. He completed it in 1952 and we owned the home until Mom was no longer able to keep up with the place......memories...
Your father was obviously a good carpenter. I'm really enjoying the pages you are doing with the old photos.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Terrific page and so personal, love it Melodie. x
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better real soon. Summer colds are such a drag.I enjoyed hearing about your childhood home.I love my childhood home,my niece bought it so I can see it anytime I like.Although when I visit her so many memories are connected to every inch it just makes me a little sad.I loved the comment you made on my post.Thank you-Denise
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story. Love the picture of your dad and the house under construction. Aren't old photos great to work with? Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Old photos are my favorite things.
ReplyDeleteLove your page and the story. It reminds me that people used to work hard and pay for their homes as they could. A good lesson for people to listen to now. TFS! :) Nan
ReplyDeleteI missed this one! IT is beautiful! Wonderful pictures set off by that bold Red - Bravo! xo
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