This post inspired by Lens Artist Challenge #49
The prompt: Favorite Things
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With a focus on things – rather than people or places – my favorites narrowed down to the irreplaceable.
The sentimental things…that connect with my favorite people.
The massive downsizing I endured 3 years ago crystallized what, in theory, I had known all along. The things I let go of…it was just stuff. Not so important after all.
The things I kept: photo albums dating back 40 years…filled with favorite people and places.
And…
Two scrapbook journals. Documenting my children’s school years. From all perspectives. Spaces for tiny handwritten Montessori “books.” School photos. Sample schoolwork. Report cards. Awards won. Games played. Birthdays. Sports. School portraits. Trips. Thoughts. Reflections – as only a young child can voice.
…End of school year answers on the “Favorites” page: Friends…Books…Music…Sports…Teams…Television Shows…Movies and Videos…Clothes…Foods…Places to Go…Things to Do.
And my favorite? Starting in grade 5…Aspirations and Goals
Bindings stretched to the breaking point with details and documents.
Then carefully repaired.
Preserving snapshots of time from preschool to grade 12.
Tucked in the back…college graduations. Marathon stats. Wedding clipping. Post grad honors. Stretched a bit more.
Two childhoods well lived.
Two children well loved.
one letter UP ~ diary 2.0 
Very thoughtful.
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Thank you!
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Wonderful treasure trove of memories! Definitely favorite things
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Thank you 🙂
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I’m very impressed with your organizational skills! This is a beautiful tribute to all the wonderful, important moments in your life.
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Thank you! It was fun to do…and save.
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I’ve just bought two scrapbooks to do the same! A heartfelt post.
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Thank you :). I enjoyed creating this collection of family history – to look back on and to (hopefully) hand down someday. Have fun with yours!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it and are continuing to do so. I intend to also. X
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Aw…all those photo albums and treasures of their growing up years tugged at my heart! I’m the same, and I keep trying to pawn them off on the kids, but they aren’t settled enough yet to take them, so I’m keeping them safe, just like you are. Someday…they’ll really appreciate them, right!?!
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Well, I sure hope someday they’ll enjoy looking at them. Maybe spark some memories and more than a few laughs in the process.
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Yes! Sounds like a perfect day!
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How blessed to have that stability. Love’s memories recorded. These are also treasures I am working on.
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Thank you! It is a treasure.
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So many memories and so well oraganized – must be a great pleasure to visit!
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It definitely is! Thank you.
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Wonderful!
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Thank you!
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