The Nicest Things . . .

The nicest things come in small bundles!

This is another baby announcement card from your beloved Grammie's extensive collection.  I love the style of this artist's work, along with the realistic touch of feathered wing and funny look on that stork's face as he holds the cloth where swings yon babe!

Happy Family - Happy Pink Saturday

This card was in my darling little Grammie's collection.  She kept every baby card she received--including my brothers, sisters and cousins (1st, 2nd and 3rd cousins).  I believe this one was for one of our cousins. 

Happy Pink Saturday! 

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Hangin' Around

My Grandmother Jenny kept every birth announcement and shower invitation sent to her. This is a birth announcement for my cousin David sent in 1957. It is stained and crumpled a bit--but I thought it was quite unusual.

Check out that baby hanging by his armpits in the upper corner! From the look on his face, baby David doesn't seem to like the idea of hanging on ribbons in the buff very much!

Hello! I Just Arrived!

This wonderful baby announcement was in my Grandmother's things. She'd saved nearly every announcement sent to her over the years. This darling card was sent to Grammie in the late 1940's. It was from her best friend Ruth. Though the announcement is in pink, it's for a boy! I especially love the, er, unusual "back" view inside.

Ruth writes: Dear Jennie, another little boy. And the Lord was good too. Only four and a half hrs. labor. How good to us He is.   Love Ruth."

Ruth's cards and notes were treasured gifts. I'm so grateful Grammie Jenny saved these wonderful old testimonies of life back then.