As I turn the pages...

This antique *PINK* bakelite swiss musical clock was passed on to me from my Grandmother. Given to her by my Grandfather, now a treasure of mine. I always asked her to hear it play as a young child! 

As I turn the pages....

 The journey begins with our parents...

My mother Beatrice, beautiful and willowy...a real midwestern girl and my dad Charles,  strong, tall and handsome...a southern charmer!

Two beautiful hearts simply loved each other and shared many joys and heartaches together. They celebrated over 50 years of marriage. As were Anna and Mac my Grandparents on my mother’s side, happily married for over 50 years. My Grandmother Grace my Dad’s mother, a widow, Amazingly talented seamstress, soft spoken, sweet southern women whom I adored..and so did every one...we called her “Mom Smith”

My Mother.. Beatrice... Bea... Beats!

My Dad... Charles... Chuck...Chuckles

My Mom and Dad with my Grandparents Anna and Mac for McCleod!

Left... My Mom and Dad-blinking! My Aunt Joyce and Uncle Walt 

My mom and dad both came from families that were quite large, 13 brothers and sisters all together on both their sides!

Oh my... the family stories could be played out in a movie. The setting no doubt would have to be my favorite place... My Grandparents Historical Lake House...Their home was the hub for celebrations, holiday's and weekend lake fun. there were 20-40 at any given time...I loved to listen to their stories, they were told with such joy and laughter, surely heard from across the lake...

 They had so much fun with each other, both families truly were woven together and shared a bond amongst them.

 My mom’s best friend Joyce, married her brother Walt and she and my mom became sister-n-laws...

 Beautiful stories like that!

xo

to be continued tomorrow...

It's also time for my 1st Casual Loves Elegance GIVE AWAY.... 

at the end of the month.

 I will be giving one of you a special follower gift* plus a $25 gift credit towards anything in my new store!

To enter 
Starting today 8*21*2012

1. Please follow this blog {on my side bar} Tell a friend, and if you both do steps 1-5 then you each get two chances to win. 

2. Leave a comment, on the bottom of each post you will see a comments click and it will open up follow directions makes sure your friends leave your name visa versa.

 If you already follow, please tell me in your comment.

3. Promote the giveaway by mentioning it on your blog or FB 

and link back here to Casual Loves Elegance

4. I would love it if you visited and Like Casual loves elegance on FB

5. Please visit my new store on SSO and would love it if you Like

Good Luck and see you tomorrow

I will give more details through the week at the end of the posts.