Sparks are flying around the blogosphere again today, as we join in with Alyce, At Home With Books, to showcase our Saturday Snapshots.
Happy New Year’s Eve! With another year just around the corner, I am looking back again, at nostalgic moments. My first snapshot is a “then and now” kind of moment. In a collage I created, I feature three grandchildren on the left: note the blond boy (Jake) in the shot. Then take a glance at him nowadays in the shot on the right.
Now for another one, back a little further….It’s 1978, and here’s a photo of me with three of my kids. The other one is snapping the shot, which is interesting, since he’s now a photographer. Always behind the camera instead of in front of it. Unless, of course, he uses the timer.
Now I will look ahead, to see what the New Year brings.
What did you decide to share today? I’ll be by to check it out!
SNOW SPARKS 
I love looking back at old photos and New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to do it. Happy New Year!
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Oh, I think so, too, Lisa…Thanks for stopping by, and have a great New Year.
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I also just love these photos and reminiscing on a different time! Your shots are wonderful, as well. Have a safe and Happy New Year, and here’s to another blogging year in 2012!
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Glad you could stop by, Natalie. I do enjoy reminiscing, and I always feel nostalgic this time of year. Have a great New Year!
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Another great collection of nostalgic family pics! I love those 70s fashions, especially that little pantsuit on the fellow in the front, with a vest and everything! Very sweet 😉
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Ha-ha…when the kids look at these pix (now that they’re adults), they are horrified that I would choose such clothes for them. Of course, I have to remind them that it was the fashion then….lol
I’m kind of appalled at my hair, though….
Thanks for stopping by, Trish, and have a great New Year.
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I love these pictures. I understand your point about your grandson because my own sons are suddely hulking adults, and I love your fashion as you pose with your kids. Here’s Mine
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When they are sweet little tots, they reflect our image of them…and then they choose their own persona. It’s interesting to see how they present themselves….
Thanks for stopping by, Paulita. And I recall loving those fashions at the time…lol
Have a great New Year.
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I do love to see your family photos from days gone by.
Happy New Year, Laurel-Rain.
carol x
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Thanks, Carol…it’s hard to believe so much time has gone by!
Glad you could stop by, and have a wonderful New Year!
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A few weeks ago, I posted a photo from the early 1970s. Yours looks better!
http://bonniesbooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/saturday-snapshot-way-we-were.html
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Oh, thanks, Bonnie…mine is from the late seventies, so I think the clothes were improving a bit…lol
Glad you could stop by, and enjoy the weekend.
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Such memories..You look so good…all of you…
Here is my Saturday
Snapshot post!
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Thanks, gautami…I do enjoy looking back at these family moments. Glad you could stop by, and have a great New Year.
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I love the then and now, and especially like seeing the old photo of you!
The server for my site has been down this morning (which is frustrating since I have no control over it). My apologies though! I’m still trying to get around to visit all of the Saturday posts.
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Oh, I hate when that happens with the server…good luck with that!
Thanks for stopping by, and I’m glad you enjoyed the photos.
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I love that photo from the 70s. And what is that now-classic car in the background? I have a few photos like that too, in front of my Firebird.
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Oh, thanks for visiting, Leslie…and the car was my Datsun 280Z…very much a thing of the past, but then it was a “happening” car…lol
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Ah, I thought that car had familiar lines to it. I wanted one of those but then they stopped making them and I ended up getting the 200SX, which was after Datsun turned into Nissan.
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After Datsun turned into Nissan, I bought a Nissan Sentra and drove that for awhile (1984 to 1988). Nothing compared to the Datsun 280Z, though!
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Oh those were the days! Love seeing the old photos.
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Thanks, Diane…I love looking at those days in photos, too. Have a great New Year.
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I do that with my picture frames around the house (then and now). I am really loving being an empty nester now, in the beginning it was hard!
Happy New Year Laurel.
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Oh, I’m loving it, too, Nise….and just when I’m feeling lonely, the grandkids come over….thanks for stopping by, and have a great New Year.
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It sure doesn’t take long for them to grow up, does it? Love the way you did the “then and now.” Also, your picture from 1978 is a great memory. I love to take photos out and look at them again sometimes.
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So do I, Elizabeth. Thanks for stopping by and enjoying the nostalgic moments. Happy New Year!
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Great pictures! I love looking back to see how people have changed.
My Paris pics are here.
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Thanks for stopping by, Lisa…I like traipsing down memory lane through photos. Enjoy your weekend, and Happy New Year.
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New Year’s Eve is a great time to look back at old photos! These are precious. Have a wonderful new year.
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Thanks, Marie…I agree that New Year’s is the perfect time to reflect and enjoy. Happy New Year!
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Lovely photo of your family!
Thanks for stopping by earlier.
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Thanks, Melissa…glad you enjoyed them. Have a Happy New Year!
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Yes, we do look back and say, “See what I wore then!”
Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!
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Yes, and sometimes we enjoy a few laughs over what we wore, too…lol
Thanks for stopping by, Carolyn, and have a Happy New Year.
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I had a walk down memory lane this weekend, too. Fun family photos.
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Thanks, Anne…I do enjoy nostalgic strolls down memory lane…Maybe in 2012, though, I’ll find some new photos to share.
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