tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post9000178251875958200..comments2024-03-05T11:10:29.953-05:00Comments on My Ancestors and Me: Nine Turning TenNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-5542727832083354222012-11-11T15:29:51.004-05:002012-11-11T15:29:51.004-05:00I don't think most of us recognize those gifts...I don't think most of us recognize those gifts when we're kids. You do look so happy and surprised in the first picture. I bet Linda could barely keep it secret. Good memories.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-35958782370011498782012-11-06T00:59:06.172-05:002012-11-06T00:59:06.172-05:00Yes, Cynthia, it was a memorable gift. It's t...Yes, Cynthia, it was a memorable gift. It's too bad I didn't recognize how great a gift when I was 10! Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. I appreciate it.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-29446937425604327462012-11-06T00:58:12.016-05:002012-11-06T00:58:12.016-05:00Thank you, Joan. I appreciate your comment. In f...Thank you, Joan. I appreciate your comment. In fact, I wonder how many others may have been behind-the-scenes keeping it all a secret. My father and sister probably knew and had to keep it quiet, too. Thanks for visiting.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-12989286232897961522012-11-06T00:56:22.698-05:002012-11-06T00:56:22.698-05:00Thanks for visiting, Jasia, and leaving a comment....Thanks for visiting, Jasia, and leaving a comment. Thanks also for hosting the COG. It's a great idea and a great way for us to share a particular topic with each other. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-36285348489054068572012-11-06T00:55:27.436-05:002012-11-06T00:55:27.436-05:00Thanks, Brenna. I'm grateful to came to read ...Thanks, Brenna. I'm grateful to came to read and left a comment. I appreciate it.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-63088914968964934312012-11-06T00:54:55.100-05:002012-11-06T00:54:55.100-05:00Thanks for visiting and commenting, Christine. I ...Thanks for visiting and commenting, Christine. I think that when I was a kid I really didn't recognize some of the things my parents did as gifts or blessings. I'm glad to be able to recognize them now.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-29377324330677706422012-11-06T00:53:48.416-05:002012-11-06T00:53:48.416-05:00Niles, Ohio. I forget to identify the state somet...Niles, Ohio. I forget to identify the state sometimes.<br /><br />I was surprised to recognize and remember all the girls' names, what with my aging memory. <br /><br />Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment, Cheryl.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-61265008167387210492012-11-06T00:52:39.692-05:002012-11-06T00:52:39.692-05:00I can hardly remember the activities of the party,...I can hardly remember the activities of the party, Dee, but I'm sure we had fun. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-27871087194316581672012-11-04T19:29:01.970-05:002012-11-04T19:29:01.970-05:00Great story and photos! Your party was certainly ...Great story and photos! Your party was certainly a memorable gift from your mom!Cynthia Shenettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089125778529696076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-54454096472658321732012-11-04T14:57:24.120-05:002012-11-04T14:57:24.120-05:00Nancy, A delightful post. What a wonderful surpr...Nancy, A delightful post. What a wonderful surprise, and grandma and grandpa were right in there helping Mom setting up the surprise. GreatJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07948553013206247354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-44540447376072857072012-11-02T11:07:05.704-04:002012-11-02T11:07:05.704-04:00Thank you for sharing your birthday story in the C...Thank you for sharing your birthday story in the COG, Nancy. And thank you for the birthday wishes! The photos are evidence that you had a wonderful party with many friends and a loving mom to host it. What a great birthday!Jasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561520746304048996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-78097123555634255922012-11-01T22:58:20.789-04:002012-11-01T22:58:20.789-04:00Loved this!Loved this!Brennanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-71653420675409063192012-10-31T16:39:21.126-04:002012-10-31T16:39:21.126-04:00What a fine memory, and how wonderful that you hav...What a fine memory, and how wonderful that you have the photos too. Mostly though, it's so touching how you think back on it and recognize the special efforts your mother made. Christine H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09786732494496282743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-18328062112490517882012-10-31T10:22:45.119-04:002012-10-31T10:22:45.119-04:00How cute and you remembered all the friends' n...How cute and you remembered all the friends' names. By the way - Niles WHERE? We have a Niles here in Michigan. Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09970548713593980384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-49790469200640824032012-10-31T07:53:24.621-04:002012-10-31T07:53:24.621-04:00I love the look on your face as you walked in. Wh...I love the look on your face as you walked in. What fun you must have had with your friends.<br /><br />DeeDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963956577797121886noreply@blogger.com