A Peek in the Past

I don't know about you, but I've always been fascinated with old family photos!

When I was at my mom's about a week ago, I picked up a few more old photos from her to scan.
If you're like me, when you see an old photo- especially one of a family member or ancestor- don't you wish you could jump into to it like a time machine if only for a moment to learn just a bit more?
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But I do know a few facts...

This is my Nana...my mom's mom- at an employee picnic. She is the woman in the center, wearing a dark dress.
This was taken before my mom was born...but after my grandmother's first husband had died during the great influenza epidemic around 1917.
So, here she was -a working mom sometime around 1920.
Her little boy- my uncle L. who is now also passed away- shown on the left.

We don't usually equate the early part of the 20th century with working moms, but they existed! And usually by necessity.

Fast forward many years...and here's Nana holding me...

I've written a post about Nana here...a spunky woman that I wished I could have known better!



I've mentioned before that the women in my family of generations tend to have their children later in life.
Nana had her daughters (my mom and aunt) at age 39 and 41... My mom, in turn, had me- her only child- at almost 36. (Which now doesn't seem all that old at all!) and I had my two at age 36 and 39.

It's because of the fact that our generations are so spread out like this, I'm even more thankful that my mom is healthy in mind and body enough to enjoy her granddaughters!

In fact, she and her friend are going to drive up and meet us at the zoo this week and we're all very excited! (I'll be sure to post pictures!)

My mom is back to blogging again, too! Yep, at 81 she is computer savvy...
I prettied up her blog a tiny bit for her when I was down there, so please go over and say hello if you get the chance!
Tell her I sent ya'!

And in honor of Granparents' Day this week, go do something nice for the grandparent in your life! (Even if that person is you!)


Blessings!