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#139242 November 11th, 2006 at 04:47 AM
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Hi everyone ~

Today I am learning to use my scanner and upload old photos, and I will post as I get the hang of it. Here is the first effort:

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September, 1961 Merme's First Day of School with a quilt for nap time made for me by my Aunt Marion.

If the sizing isn't correct, please, someone, jump in and help!

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#139243 November 11th, 2006 at 04:49 AM
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Merme - I just turned my computer on, and this was the first thing I saw!!!

What a precious picture of our wonderful Merme!
I was going to ask if that was your blankie!
You look JUST LIKE MAXI there! WOW!!!

Can't wait to see more - bring 'em on!

#139244 November 11th, 2006 at 04:52 AM
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Wonderful pic Merme!! Nice to know we can now have pictures to accompany your lovely stories! clp clp

#139245 November 11th, 2006 at 04:56 AM
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Maxi, 10 days old, with his Papa

#139246 November 11th, 2006 at 05:01 AM
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Close Up of Maxi at 10 days old in Papa's arms

#139247 November 11th, 2006 at 05:03 AM
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Gosh! he reminds me of Summer when she was a baby!! Amazing how fast they grow, huh!! What a fine boy! He was 3lb 5oz, just like Summer, right?

#139248 November 11th, 2006 at 05:05 AM
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Maxi with his Mama

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Maxi, ticked off at Mama after his first all-over bath and shampoo. Three weeks old.

#139250 November 11th, 2006 at 05:12 AM
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Whoa!! shk That boy has some hair!!! laugh laugh

Nice to "meet" you Merme!!

#139251 November 11th, 2006 at 05:17 AM
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Maxi with Wildwood flower, 4 weeks old, a big 5 pounder of a boy finally ready to leave the hospital.

#139252 November 11th, 2006 at 05:30 AM
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Merme & Maxi going out into the snow for the first time!

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And yes, behind that binky, under all those blankies, was Maxi!

Could I possibly have wrapped him any further?!

#139253 November 11th, 2006 at 05:32 AM
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Oh Wow Merme these pictures are awesome!!!!!

Don't stop now!!!>>>>>> keep em coming!!!!!!

#139254 November 11th, 2006 at 05:33 AM
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Does anyone know why these photos are coming out so much darker than they are in real life? They look okay in Adobe photshop and in Photobucket.

In the one of me & Maxi in the snow you should be able to see my face just fine and the red trim of my big hood.

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#139255 November 11th, 2006 at 05:36 AM
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I can see your face and the trim of your hood Duh

#139256 November 11th, 2006 at 05:39 AM
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Maxi in yellow, a few months old, posed to show off the beautiful handpainted quilt friends had sent from Amish Country. It became his favorite blankie.

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Maxi in his moose slippers, resting on Papa after a long day around Thanksgiving, 1995

#139257 November 11th, 2006 at 05:41 AM
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Me too I can see you just fine Maybe adjust image on manuel before going to photobucket if you want it lighter Duh

#139258 November 11th, 2006 at 05:45 AM
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The Tired Men on Thanksgiving Day 1995

#139259 November 11th, 2006 at 05:54 AM
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Maxi and Papa on Christmas Day, Maxi wearing his Christmas Micky Mouse Suit.

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Awwwwwwwww How sweet Merme!!! Wow Maxi Sure has a full head of hair!!! thumbup grinnnn

#139261 November 11th, 2006 at 06:05 AM
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Mama trying to wake up a sleepy Maxi to wish him Happy New Year!

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And trying...

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Mean Mama, chuckling at her baby who did NOT want to wish anybody Happy New Year.

#139262 November 11th, 2006 at 06:14 AM
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My family loves this photo. Maxi and I were playing in the rocker when Edward pointed the camera at us and called our names. We both turned toward him, making the same face!!

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Maxi in his bunny suit.

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#139263 November 11th, 2006 at 06:17 AM
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Merme,
Love the pics of you and Maxi.... he was so little... like the twins- they are bigger than Nicoli now...
Looks like you are having a ball with your scanner and new puter-- fun isn't it?
Have fun and keep them coming!
Nana

#139264 November 11th, 2006 at 06:20 AM
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Merme and Maxi, about 5 months old

#139265 November 11th, 2006 at 06:32 AM
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April 1996, Maxi with his beloved Cousin Cara.


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Cousin Cara, the athlete, giving Maxi lessons in Sitting Up Alone

#139266 November 11th, 2006 at 06:34 AM
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Oh I am loving all of these pics!!! So glad you can share them with us now.

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