Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!
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With my three children scattered around the country…Caroline down in DC where she is working, Christopher in San Diego going to school (and, let’s be honest, surfing and playing with his band), and Carter in Providence finishing up the final exams of his first year of college…this is the first year in 24 that I won’t have any of my children with me for Mother’s Day. SO, I have chosen to officially postpone Mother’s Day in my house until Memorial Day weekend when Caroline and Carter will both be home.
However, I do want to wish a very special Happy Mother’s Day to MY mother, who is my most ardent reader….she never fails to e-mail me every day with an interesting comment about whatever I may have posted that day.
My mom is my role model in everything that I do. She is always up for an adventure (even now, at 85!). As a Navy wife, she thought nothing of moving a family of five and an entire household all over the world at the drop of a hat. You should have seen how she zipped around in our little Fiat up and down the hills when we lived in Italy when I was a child. Take three children to the street market in Naples? Not a problem for her!
I thought it would be fun to share some fun vintage photos of her on her various adventures in life to celebrate her on Mother’s Day!
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| My mom as a little girl with her mother and brother |
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| Modeling in the early 1950’s |
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| My mom and dad in 1962 – this photo was taken 2 weeks after I was born! |
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| My mom and dad in Europe – 1964 |
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| My mom and dad in Mexico, 1964 |
Thank you, Mom, for inspiring me to be a great mother to my three children and for instilling in me curiosity and wanderlust! I love you!
And, to all my readers who are mothers…have a lovely Mother’s Day weekend wherever you may be wandering!!
xoxo
Amazing pictures!! You were also a navy brat? I knew I liked you:) I think postponing until they are home is a great idea….makes total sense its all about being together, not the date on the calendar. Enjoy!
Sandy, your mom is beautiful and brave! My mom moved us all over the place too as my father was in the Coast Guard.
My love of travel, adventure and the ability to handle most anything comes from my mom. I love her dearly.
I think it is wonderful to postpone your special day.
I used to work in DC, it is one of my most favorite places.
Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Mother's Day to your mom!
I have enjoyed this post so much! As you know by now, the photos are incredible! You mum was a very beautiful lady, with a fantastic figure, even two weeks after giving birth to you! Amazing!
The last picture had me a bit puzzled, as your mum looked so much taller than your dad and I wondered what had happened to him! I then put my glasses on and realized your mum was having a ride on a donkey, that's why she looked so very tall!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU!
ANNA
xx
Happy Mother's Day to you and your Mom… you have such wonderful pics and for sure memories.
What a gorgeous couple sweet Sandy! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU TOO! And don't you just love those days of the 50s and 60s? Anita
Sandy! Your mom is gorgeous ~ and such a handsome couple with your dad:) You must be so proud and I'm glad you have so many wonderful memories. I always enjoy the {vintage} photos of my folks back in the 50's and early 60's .. the styles are so fun. Have a wonderful weekend!!
xxleslie
What a wonderful tribute to your Mum. I love to look back at black and white photos. A good idea to postpone your own Mother's Day until you can share it with your children. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
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Wonderful and touching tribute to your Mom. She is beautiful! Happy Mother's Day! Have a great weekend.
Sandy, I know you are postponing Mother's DAy but I I wanted to come by and wish you a happy day! I hope that you enjoyed it.
Have a great week, Elizabeth
Sandy,
So that's where you get your spirit of adventure!!!! 🙂 Your mom sounds amazing!
I know you wish your 3 were with you today, but this way you get to enjoy Mother's Day for 2 more weeks. It will be wonderful for you to have them home again.
I hope you have had a wonderful day!
xoxo Elizabeth
Sandy,
I can see that your wanderlust runs in your genes. Wonderful images to cherish. I had all 3 of mine home but staggered so only 2 saw one another – My son gave me a Mother's day card in another language and a "scratch off lotto" ticket. Hilarious! Now I know what to get him next time!
I like that you have your "mother's day" to look forward to….in a few weeks.
Did I tell you we are going to Mexico in June?
pve
What an amazing mother! I loved seeing these pictures and reading about her. I surely didn't look like that 2 weeks after my daughter was born : )
I love your photos. What beautiful images of your mother!
This is so sweet. Your mother is an amazing woman. I can't believe she looked so amazing just two weeks after you were born! These are fabulous photos. She will be so happy to read this post. I love it that she is your biggest fan.