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My name is Barb and I am the woman behind the online boutique THE FRENCH ELEMENTS. While I will always keep The French Elements blog (so many memories), I have started a new one and I hope you will visit.
CHASING THE NEXT CHAPTER is about change. The past few months I have been thinking about writing a new blog. My youngest son passed away 7/1/2015 and life will never be the same for us. He entered Heaven and we entered a new chapter in our lives. A very different chapter that is still unfolding.
We have always talked about moving back to Europe (or elsewhere). The talk continues but we are planning on making the dream our reality.
He would be pleased.
Know who you are, accept who you are, be who you are.
Tres chic!
When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.
Helen Keller
Beautiful
The most powerful thing you can do to change the world, is to change your own beliefs about the nature of life, people, reality, to something more positive.
Shakti Gawain
motto for every year
Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, It's not the end.
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Hummmm.....
I came across this old photo from 1958 earlier today.
I am LOL at your comment about you both looking skeptical. It does really look that way. But you are too precious all dolled up for winter and meeting Santa! Thanks for popping by with well-wishes. I am feeling a teensy bit better today. Time does that... well that is time and Robitussin and Sudafed. :-)
You are sooooooo cute.You got to love these old Santa pictures with the kids. Thanks for stoping by,I always enjoy your company.Be on the look out for a new post from me about next week.I'm running a little late.You know how it is at this time.I hope you had a wonderful Thanks giving.I know I did,even if it was hectic.Hugs and kisses Marie A.
How sweet to still have that picture! You have inspired me to dig out the past Santa pictures of the kids now! Hope all is well with you, my friend! Happy Belated Birthday to your hubby!
You do indeed look a little uncertain about the whole affair. I love your cute outfit - reminds me of how my mom used to dress my sister and me for winter. What a lovely treasure that photo is.
16 comments:
Hi Barb!
You look so adorable!! I love the old photos of Santa from the 50's!
Happy birthday to your hubby too!
Hugs, Sherry
Oh sooo cute! I have one of me when I was 2 and I was screaming! My hubby likes that picture! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season!!!
Hugs!
Kim
What a cutie you are! I love your wary look!
That is so cute. I wish I knew where my old pics were.
Barb, this is just too cute! I love your expression. What a darling picture. You were a cutie and you still are. Take care sweet friend.
very cute! love it! :)
btw - the first ever MHR inspiration post is up :)
I am LOL at your comment about you both looking skeptical. It does really look that way. But you are too precious all dolled up for winter and meeting Santa! Thanks for popping by with well-wishes. I am feeling a teensy bit better today. Time does that... well that is time and Robitussin and Sudafed. :-)
Blessings,
Christi
LOL! That is so deliciously funny! Yes, "skeptical" definately describes it for both you and Santa.
You are sooooooo cute.You got to love these old Santa pictures with the kids. Thanks for stoping by,I always enjoy your company.Be on the look out for a new post from me about next week.I'm running a little late.You know how it is at this time.I hope you had a wonderful Thanks giving.I know I did,even if it was hectic.Hugs and kisses Marie A.
How sweet to still have that picture! You have inspired me to dig out the past Santa pictures of the kids now! Hope all is well with you, my friend! Happy Belated Birthday to your hubby!
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You do indeed look a little uncertain about the whole affair. I love your cute outfit - reminds me of how my mom used to dress my sister and me for winter.
What a lovely treasure that photo is.
Lorrie
Hi Barb,
That is so cute!
heee heee...Barb, you look darling!! :) How cute! What a lovely photo and memory to have.
Have a good weekend! *hugs*
PS I posted a new video of me singing a Christmas song today.
love ya!
Too cute!!
Happy Saturday!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
That is the cutest picture. You are so adorable.
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