This week, Amy has chosen Display as the topic for the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge. Some of you may have noticed that I haven’t done much in the way of posting recently, the reason being that we have been working hard preparing for an estate sale. When my mother-in-law passed away in July, she left a house full of possessions that were neither valuable nor particularly desirable but, when the family gathered at the old place this past weekend, we realized that so many of those things on display held a great deal of sentimental value, and when turnout for the sale proved to be disappointing, probably due to the timing being so near to Christmas, we found ourselves leaving with arms full of memorabilia.
We found the sled, probably dating back to the late 1960’s, in the crawl space under the house. It brought back memories of our first winter in Chicago when my husband would pull our eldest daughter up and down the sidewalk in the snow with my mother-in-law’s dog chasing along beside them.
Getting the Picture 
A ver special sled. Thank you for sharing your sweet memories.
Thank you, Amy!
I can see how nostalgic it is for you, Sue!! 🙂
Thanks, Indira!
Not seeing your comments in my posts of late… 🙂
Sorry, Indira. Things have really been hectic here these past few weeks. With having to dispose of my mother-in-law’s estate, getting ready for Christmas and to top it off, our daughter is getting married three days after Christmas so I’ve been busy making centerpieces and mantel decorations for the wedding, I have hardly had a minute to myself. I’m looking forward to getting back to a more regular routine.
Great!! Congratulations to your daughter and you, Sue!!
Take your time… 🙂
I am sorry about the poor turn out for your sale.
It was disappointing after all the work we had done to prepare for it, but we more than made up for the lack of sales with the fun we had just being together as a family, remembering old times and laughing over some of the escapades that the girls used to get up to at Grandma’s.
A sad post but it left me smiling Sue. Bummer the sale didn’t go well but glad you found some nice memories. Loved the display
Thanks, Tina! It was a bittersweet weekend but in the end we felt it was time well-spent.
Those items are actually really cool. I keep such items from my Grandparents. Classic photo too!
Thanks, Chris! The pictured items went home with our daughters and we are currently storing a lot more stuff for them in an already overcrowded basement. Why is it that after the kids move out, we seem to have as many of their things as when they lived at home!!
Excellent selection.
Thanks, John!
Nostalgic!
It was, indeed.
I remember that wash board from my early childhood. This was before washing machines were so prevalent. I remember my mother washing clothes using one of those. Seeing that really brought back memories.
I’m glad these items brought back some moments from the past for you. The girls remembered their grandma using the washboard. My memories go back to my mother using an old mangle which I commandeered, as a child, to press leaves. Unfortunately some berries got in there as well and made a right mess.