Wordless Wednesday - Papa's Ring
If you look closely at each picture, you will see Papa's ring.
When my husband was a baby his mother had this gold ring custom made. I was lucky enough to be given the ring when my first child was born.
Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of my three children wearing it.
I have made sure to get photos of each grandchild wearing it.
Stanley just became the sixth heir to wear the Tara family jewel.
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Good morning Sharon,
I LOVE this family tradition your mother-in-law started. So glad you capturing the grands with papa's ring on! A wonderful family heirloom piece!
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Dorie Dillard Austin TX It only fits for a very short time frame and I have almost missed the opportunity a couple of times.
I only put it on them to photograph it. I can't imagine leaving it on for fear they would swallow it. Not sure what her intention was when my mother-in-law had it made or how often Rick ever wore it as a child.
Good morning sharon. What a tradition that definitely needs to continue. Many are jealous, including me! Enjoy your day.
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Wayne Martin My hope is that future generations will also be photographed with it. Not sure if the tradition will continue, but I do hope so.
That is a really neat thing to do and they all look so adorable in their baby pictures!
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Brian England I do love looking back at when they were so little. I saw so much more of them back then. I miss those days sometimes.
Good morning, Sharon... what a wonderful idea and tradition. Hopefully, it will continue in future generations.
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Nina Hollander, Broker Not sure if it will happen. I can't see my son (father of 4 of the boys) taking it on and my youngest daughter doesn't have children.
I guess it is up to Zack and Jacinda's mom, my eldest.
I certainly hope there are future generations photographed in the ring.
Sharon Tara maybe if you discuss this with your eldest daughter, you'll plant a seed in her mind.
Nina Hollander, Broker Good point. We recently created a family trust and were given a binder to fill with all the important items needed for the estate. I plan to photograph certain items with details of their origin and/or my wishes for them. I will make certain to include the ring.
Hello Sharon - you didn't warn us in advance that there would be an eye examination today. Still l👀king. . .
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Michael Jacobs OMG....you made me laugh!
If you really really want to see the rings go to FB. I shared the individual pics there instead of the collage. You can zoom in on those. LOL
That is a wonderful family tradition! Love the pictures.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
faye schubert Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
This is an interesting tradition.
When I was a kid, I lost a ring while in the water at the beach during a family vacation. It was foolish to be wearing the ring in the water.
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Roy Kelley Interesting how memories like that never go away.
When I was a teen my grandmother gave me her engagement ring. I was told to take very good care of it. Of course, I lost it. I never did tell my Nana. Lucky for me she never asked about it. It always bothered me that I was so irresponsible.
Aww love to see traditions like this. Great memories made for sure and pictures to remind you. Hope you have a fabulous Wednesday!
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Norma J. Elkins Thanks! I hope you are having a great week.
Hello Sharon, lovely tradition that keeps going on from one generation after another. The collage is adorable.
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Lise Howe Thank you! I hope the tradition goes on for more generations.
That is a very cool family tradition! ! !
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Ray Henson Thanks. It never really started out as a tradition. I got the ring and tucked it away for safe keeping. Luckily I remembered to get it on my grandson before he out grew it. The next grand was only three months younger than the first so it was easy to remember to capture a pic of him wearing it. Getting the rest of them has been a small miracle. LOL
That is quite a special heirloom to be passed along. Nice. mdm
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho Some day it would be fun to see if it is actually worth anything. It is certainly priceless to us either way.
Hi Sharon- I love this tradition!!!! You have done a beautiful job of documenting this with your photos. I hope that somebody will continue it!!!
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Kathy Streib I think the only hope is my first born. I'll have to have a discussion with her about it.
What a fun tradition! It would be great if that continued for more generations!
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Kat Palmiotti I certainly hope that is the case!
That Sharon Tara is a wonderful tradition and I feel blessed for you sharing these moments with us 🙂
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS I am very blessed and I am thankful each day .
Author Bio: Sharon Tara is a retired professional Home Stager who served the greater Seacoast New Hampshire area. Sharon specialized in owner-occupied home staging consults to help sellers prepare and present their home for sale.
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