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Moments in Time – Grandmothers

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Climbing Downhill

It was a dinosaur party.  It was fun to plan, fun to do and it is fun to remember.  Both grandmothers were invited and both drove three hours to attend.  Here they both are with the birthday boy. Years later, … Continue reading →

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Grandparents – Then and Later

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

Two people make a commitment to build a life together and stay together, overcoming challenges as they come.  Four different long-lasting marriages.  Eight people who didn’t give up.  Many descendants have benefitted from their examples. Each year of marriage, each anniversary, … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Boating

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

A few years ago, we went on a day trip.  While at an outdoor shopping mall, we came upon an area of children’s rides.  Our grown sons were feeling playful.  Normally, I would have put a quick stop to their … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Dogs

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

As has happened often, I saw a picture on my computer and it reminded me of a similar picture from another time. I put these photos together to compare back then and more recently. It was fun to put the … Continue reading →

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The Jeweled World of Janie – Part 2

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

My last post showed a collection of beautiful things made by the hands of my friend Janie.  In this post, her Christmas decorations will be showcased. During the holidays, Janie and her husband replace the decorative covers on their pillows.  Off come … Continue reading →

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Great Grandma in a Box – Part 2

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

I’ve been anxious to share more about my Great-Grandma Nina.  In my last post, I shared about her chickens, eggs, goats and hay.  But there is a deeper part of Nina that is recorded for us to get acquainted with.  Among the … Continue reading →

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Stories Without Words

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

I started scanning pictures to the computer years ago and it has morphed into ridiculously huge computer files of family history on all four sides.  Every time I think I’m done, a new file or plastic bin of pictures or … Continue reading →

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