Sunday, February 13, 2011

Valentine's Day 1931 - A Legacy of Love

Valentine's Day 1931
                               
She...a tiny, 15 yr old, black haired beauty. 
He...a tall, slim 20 yr old, country boy.
He...spent 25cents to purchase a pop-up Valentine for his soon to be June bride.
She...carefully saving it all these years, displaying it each Valentine's Day, so that we're still enjoying it 80 years later.
               
                  
Such a precious legacy of faith, creativity and family this couple left their 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren. 
Mr. & Mrs. H.M. Dalton
A legacy of love.

A huge THANK YOU! to my cousin Beth, a Stampin' Up demonstrator, for taking the last minute pictures of our grandmother's card so I could share it with you today.
Go visit her at Crafty Creations by Beth!

Happy Valentine's Day! 
 

15 comments:

  1. Sonya,

    Such a cute couple and what a sweet love story. I bet you cherish your memories of your grandparents. Thanks for sharing... Very heartwarming!

    Happy Valentine's Day! xo, Michelle

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  2. That valentine is so beautiful. What a lovely thing to have.

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  3. Such a sweet story and beautiful Valentine!!! Simple things make the best memories!!!
    Have a beautiful week!!!

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  4. What a beautiful card! Sweet story - enjoy the day with your love <3

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  5. Wonderful Valentine. Love the olden pictures, great story, too!

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  6. How sweet. It's hard to imagine the life and times they must have had. How young they were!

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  7. What a Valentine. Now that is something! I looked for some on Ebay and I saw some pop ups but nothing like that one. What a cool guy and what a great marriage.

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  8. Thanks for sharing this, Sonya. Granny and Papa would be proud, and Granny would think it's so cool that her picture is on the Internet {smile}.
    It brings back happy memories.

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  9. That was so touching! What a beautiful card! I wish they still made something like that. I love that she saved and displayed it all these years! Love this story!

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  10. A beautiful love story and a beautiful card. Happy Valentine's Day!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  11. we were truly blessed to have such wonderful parents they were married 66 years before our Mom passed away...(1997) Dad passed away (2001)
    The Valentine card was so special to Mom. we are still enjoying this card. which is in a "shadow box" made by their son-in-law who passed away in1993.
    Your Aunts really enjoy your blog!!!! you do a great job!!!

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  12. I love it!
    I love that Valentine it's amazing!! I love the photos!!
    Thanks for sharing!
    I blogged about my Grandparent's too for Valentines Day.
    My Gram framed all of her Valentines from Gramps.
    I just became your latest follower!

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  13. Sweet photos and Valentine. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  14. What wonderful pictures Sonya!! They are such a beautiful couple!

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  15. What a wonderful treasure to have - the card and the love story.

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