An old photo

When the children were smaller we used to take them at least once a year to visit various relatives; while the boys were really small this involved flying back "home" and our "holidays" were anything but!  However this photo was taken after we had returned to live in the UK and the family visits down south had to take place during the school holidays, preferably with a bank holiday weekend so that Hubby wouldn't lose too much annual leave.  I never thought I would miss these "duty" visits that ate up our free family time, but they have now become a rarity and I do.

"Sadly, this sort of photo opportunity no longer occurs; not only is your Grandpa no longer with us, but these days you kids are rarely all able to visit our relatives, let alone smile for the camera, at the same time. 

I like to think that this photo brought pleasure to my father and will also, one day, remind you what he looked like before he got too ill."  

I'd half-prepared the layout for a weekly challenge on UKS using Twisted Sketches #66, but got distracted and didn't do more than select the papers. But I've found some "me" time tonight and finished it off, too late for the UKS points, but in time for the TS deadline :o)  I twisted the sketch onto its side and the fabric I used is actually wide lace that I've cut up plus a silk covered button. First time playing along with them for a long time - I'd forgotten what fun sketches they have - why not check them out?