Vintage Family Photos

May 9, 2011

My mom and I had to dig through a bunch of vintage family photos for Matchbook’s Mother’s Day gift roundup and these were some of the treasures. At top, my mom as a little girl. Middle, my mom vacationing in Mexico, long before she kicked her smoking habit (she’s going to kill me, but how cool are  those Bertoia chairs?). At bottom, my parents on their wedding day in Los Angeles. They were married for 19 years before they got divorced and still remain good friends today. Actually, my mom and her boyfriend hang out with my dad and his girlfriend often. My husband jokes it’s because we’re all “friendly California hippies” (he’s from New England…). Whatever we are, I love it.

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  1. quintessence says:
    May 9, 2011 at 10:59 am

    OMG – your mom looks EXACTLY the same!! She hasn’t changed one bit!! Hopefully you had a nice mother’s day with her – or at least vicariously!!

  2. ashb says:
    May 9, 2011 at 11:06 am

    i love the simplicity of their wedding. they look so happy, casual and laid back :).

  3. ashleyTIA says:
    May 9, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Aww! Your mom was a cutie (& a redhead!)

  4. John About Town says:
    May 9, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Your mom reminds me a bit of Laura Linney! Love the sailor top in her grade school photo – so cute.

  5. Dancing Branflake says:
    May 9, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Wow! That wedding photo is so sweet and enchanting. I love that they are still friends. What a wonderful pair.

  6. Katie Armour says:
    May 9, 2011 at 11:46 am

    John – People actually approach her in public convinced she is Laura Linney. It’s hysterical :)

  7. Rachel from Love a la Mode says:
    May 9, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    Precious! I’ve been trying to dig up vintage photos of my mom, but she has them on lock.
    Bisous,
    Rachel
    http://lovealamode.wordpress.com

  8. Colleen / Inspired to Share says:
    May 9, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    I love that wedding photo! It’s great that they’re still friends. Hope you enjoyed your time with her yesterday. : )

  9. Anna says:
    May 9, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    my parents are divorced and still maintain a close relationship. It’s hard trying to convey to friends that they are still good friends. I think it’s great, way better than the other side of the spectrum :)

    Best,
    Anna

  10. Susan says:
    May 9, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    A ginger haired Mom, she’s beautiful! :)

  11. Heba says:
    May 9, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    so cute :)

  12. Amy says:
    May 9, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    I saw the first photo on Facebook & it’s so cute! I love their wedding photo – it’s so sweet!

  13. Champagne Maker says:
    May 9, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    What a sweet peek into your family…I love these!

  14. Amber says:
    May 15, 2011 at 2:21 am

    these photos are so lovely. It’s great when families work things out and you can’t imagine it being any other way because it just works weirdly and wonderfully the way it is now! :)