Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Christmas Through the Ages



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Christmas Greetings, everyone!
Another year is almost over.
Are you finding that the older you get, 
the faster time flies?!
 Is age creepin' in on us, or am I extra antsy
because I will be half a century old in 2014?!
Where has the time gone?

 

Before you know it, 2013 will be history.
My trio recorded ''Creepin' In'', (mp3 player above, top left),
 a few years ago, and it was especially chosen for
 today's post, which is devoted to Vee's Note Card Party.
Have a listen while you browse, and please
 stop by Vee's for some lovely inspiration!


Donning her baptismal dress, baby Liberty's
 fun and festive Canadian Christmases begin!


 Libby, the tree trimming toddler, tween and teen.

From top left and clockwise: My sister, Cindy, my mother, Rita, my aunt Jane, and me.

Two generations of sisters. One never ending love story!


Thanks for visiting!
xo
Poppy

All images: Poppy View, 
backgrounds: Google
'Creepin' In': Written by Lee Alexander
Guitar and Vocals: Nicholas Tsachakis
Lead Vocals: Poppy
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52 comments:

  1. MarissaDecember 17, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Oh, Poppy ~ I loved looking though your postcards. Yes, time does fly !!
    It is amazing how much we change from year to year. I think you looked fabulous in the 80s..
    I hope your Christmas is very Merry..
    xo Marissa

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  2. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenDecember 17, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Ah Poppy, I so enjoyed seeing your never ending love story of the generations and through time. Merry Christmas to you!

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  3. camp and cottage livingDecember 17, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    You have a lovely family Poppy.
    And at 50 you are still young yet girl!
    Your trimming of the photos made for very nice notecards for Vee's party.
    Merry Christmas!

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  4. VeeDecember 17, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Loved the music! Is the trio still active? I sure hope so! Wonderful to see the love swirling though your Christmas story. You gals are all so very lovely; you haven't changed a bit since 1986. How can that be? Thank you for participating at such a busy time of year!

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  5. Art and SandDecember 17, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    How fun to look at your Christmas through old photos.

    On our 25th Christmas together, I wrote my husband a story about all of the Christmases we had spent together. He is a cryer anyway, but it brought tears to his eyes and he said that it was the best present that year.

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  6. podsoDecember 17, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Love the way you used the vintage photos to make your notecards. What treasures! Enjoyed listening to your trio!

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  7. Julie's LifestyleDecember 17, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Hi Poppy, you write such beautiful posts! Have a wonderful Tuesday.
    Julie

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  8. Jennifer HaysDecember 17, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Such a fun post. You look so young! I really didn't think you were anywhere near fifty. It makes sense, knowing your daughter's age, but still...what a beautiful, youthful mother she has. :)

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  9. ellen b.December 17, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Hello Poppy! How nice to scroll through your cards listening to your recording! Love the harmony....
    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  10. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 17, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Lovely family album (lovely family) -- Christmas is such a wonderful time for reminiscence.

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  11. September VioletsDecember 18, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    These are such happy scenes of Christmas. Love the music too. I have the same song on a Nora Jones CD ... one of my favourites ;) I popped into the 50s crowd last year, and it's all good. Wendy x

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  12. Patty at Home and Lifestyle DesignDecember 18, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    Time does have a way of passing a little too quickly. I am just a couple of years older, 52 at the moment. I love the way you have combined your photographs above. Happy Holidays!
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  13. DewenaDecember 18, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Poppy! You never cease to amaze me! You're singing music that would be right at home here in Nashville! I grew up with country music people as neighbors, bluegrass legends Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs right across the street from us, and you sound like our kind of people!

    Bravo! What in the world is next in your repertoire?

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  14. Marisa BDecember 18, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Beautiful song you sound amazing and very talent...beautiful family .... turning 50 is a piece of cake I did it this year! You are a beautiful woman and no different than your younger self!!!!! Merry Christmas!

    XOXO
    Marisa

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  15. Ruth KellyDecember 18, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    I worried for two years before I turned 40 and after that, I didn't care how old I got. In fact, I have outlived many of my friends - many died young. Love the photos of your family.

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  16. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Your cards are so lovely but there's NO WAY you are as old as you say you are! I would have never guessed that! I really like the borders around the photos...they really add such a festive touch! Christmas blessings to you, sweet Poppy :)

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  17. Linda HDecember 18, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Poppy, your cards and precious family photos are so special! Love the borders too! 50 is a piece of cake. Nothing to worry about- you are only as old as you feel! Merry Christmas!

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  18. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 18, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    You are so beautiful and so is all of your family! Love this photos for Christmas cards...they would be perfect! Enjoy your week! And I agree with Linda....your 50s will be a piece of cake! You'll have such fun!

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  19. BethDecember 18, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Beautiful cards, beautiful memories. I really enjoyed seeing your Christmas cards, Poppy.

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  20. Pamela GordonDecember 18, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    These are really nice and fun cards for Christmas. What a great idea, Poppy. I think you did a great job of editing the photos with lots of Christmas designs. Hugs, Pamela

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  21. bj December 18, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Nothing in the world spells CHRISTMAS better than FAMILY.
    I love your beautiful cards.

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  22. Cheryl @ TFDDecember 18, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    You are a beauty, dear Poppy, and you don't look like you could be 50! Now when you get as old as I am, you can say you're getting old! :) Love your music, you have a lovely voice. Beautiful photo of your family, too. Merry Christmas!

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  23. UnknownDecember 18, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Lovely family photos Poppy. Thank you for sharing. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!

    Louisa x

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  24. Lucy@heart and hearthDecember 18, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Gorgeous absolutely some gorgeous genes there.
    Love and warm Christmas hugs...thank you for your sweet comments on my blog too...
    Lucy~

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  25. Lucy@heart and hearthDecember 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    came back to say WOW, on your singing!! Love it..

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  26. AnonymousDecember 18, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Hi Poppy! Oh, what a wonderful treat to hear you sing! Lovely. Your just a beautiful lady and I wish you a Merry Christmas.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  27. Betty December 18, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    I wish I was going to turn 50 next year, but I will be turning 60. I don' really feel like it and yes it does seem like time is going by faster. Love your pictures. A beautiful family.

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  28. Melissa GDecember 18, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Merry Christmas!

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  29. Stan and Jody GabaraDecember 18, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Poppy, What a wonderful family you have. I love the photo!! Thanks for sharing. Also I wanted to thank you for comment on my mother-in-law. It meant a lot to me. You're the best!
    Hugs,
    Jody

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  30. CindyDecember 18, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I'm a scrapbooker so I'm enjoying your vintage post cards and they remind me so much of when we were all together for the holidays. You have a wonderful family, thanks for sharing.

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  31. ClaudiaDecember 18, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Love all the photos, Poppy. You have a beautiful family.

    xo
    Claudia

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  32. Manhattan Image and StyleDecember 18, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    What a lovely family! I enjoyed viewing these beautiful photographs! You have a very beautiful blog!

    Feel free to visit my blog as well! You will find topics such as health, fashion, personal growth and motivation between others! <3

    Diana
    www.ManhattanImageandStyle.com
    New Outfit Post: A Colorful Cold Day

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  33. Candy SDecember 19, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    Poppy, How wonderful to have these beautiful pictures. I love the way that you have turned them into such a festive collages. You, your mom, your sister, and your aunt are all beautiful ladies. I am closer to your mom's age and I know how precious these moments that you are sharing are to her.

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  34. xinexDecember 19, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    Great family photos! You all looks so cute, Poppy! Merry Christmas!...Christine

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  35. The Quintessential MagpieDecember 19, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    I loved taking this tour through the years with you! Loved the sisters shot! xoxoxoxox

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  36. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowDecember 19, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    YAY a Poppy Song. I loved hearing your voice again; it is beautiful as are all of these sweet cards / collages of your Christmases over time. Just beautiful ! :)

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  37. Jackie and Joel SmithDecember 20, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Christmas is a time for family and memories made with family. You have captured the magic of the memories in this post, Poppy. Merry Christmas to you, or , Kala Xristonia! (hope I got that right and didn't say Happy Halloween or something ;-) )

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  38. My Cottage DiaryDecember 20, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    Cute song and lovely family! Merry Christmas Poppy! Bess

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  39. Shane PollardDecember 20, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Hello dear Poppy
    Such gorgeous family photos through the years - how lovely of you to show us!
    They make great Note Cards of course to send to family and friends!

    THIS year has flown by - I'm wondering did I hibernate for the three months of Winter and I've just woken up - like a bear!!!!!
    I Agree - the older we get the faster it goes.
    Thank you for your friend ship this year and I'll look forward to seeing more of your photos in 2014.
    Big Christmas hugs and love from your far away friend
    Shane XOX

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  40. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageDecember 20, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Hello Poppy,
    What a lovely post! The music is a wonderful touch. Loved the photos. A friend always says it is a blessing to celebrate another birthday and he's right! Thank you for sharing at my HOME and Merry Christmas to you and those you love!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  41. fiona andersonDecember 20, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    I couldn't get the music to play, but enjoyed your Christmas reminiscing anyway !
    So it's your turn next year for the big one, yes time definitely flies by faster, the older you get.

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  42. LorrieDecember 20, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    These are lovely photos, Poppy. You are beautiful, along with your sister, mom and aunt. Christmas brings lots of memories, doesn't it?

    Christmas Joy to you.

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  43. Doreen@foxdenrdDecember 21, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Is there no end to your talent? A writer, photographer and songstress! What else is hiding up your sleeve?

    I will be turning 60 in a few weeks and yes. I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt, time goes faster the older you get.

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  44. eileeninmdDecember 22, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    How cute, I love this Christmas post. The lovely old photos, you and your Mom and sisters are all beautiful women! It is scary how fast time goes by!

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

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  45. CarolDecember 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    All those lovely memories for you! Merry Christmas!

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  46. Judith @ Lavender CottageDecember 22, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Wonderful family photos and memories.
    Merry Christmas.
    Judith

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  47. Little Wandering WrenDecember 22, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Gosh Poppy you look like you are doing well for all those years - Ha I can say that because I had the same big birthday this year!! Wishing you the same wonderful year that I had but maybe a happier christmas tree?!
    Wren x

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  48. A Bit of the BlarneyDecember 23, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Oh my! What a wonderfully heartwarming post! Merry Christmas!!!

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  49. EG CameraGirlDecember 23, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Yes, time does seem to go by faster the older I get! Merry Christmas, Poppy!

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  50. Gardening in a SandboxDecember 23, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    Beautiful family photos and memories are what it is all about. Time does have race away faster as we age. Valerie

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  51. TatDecember 24, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Lovely memories. Merry Christmas!

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  52. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeDecember 28, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Time does fly! So enjoyed your sweet photos and thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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