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Tradition, History & Fun

By Lorraine

 It’s Chloe’s turn…
for a photo in Pop-Pop’s Christening outfit

 

joining her siblings and cousins in this sentimental family tradition.
Chloe’s Aunt Abbey was one of the firsts to wear this vintage outfit belonging to John
~*~
Abbey and her dad chilling on the sofa after work, looking so much alike 🙂
Amid the hectic summer schedule, John wanted to take a vacation day.
Last week, we shared a lovely day together strolling through the nearby historic town of Haddonfield.
We toured the Indian King Tavern Museum, where on September 1777, the Legislature of New Jersey unanimously resolved that thereafter the word “state” should be substituted for “colony” in all public writs and commissions. 
On the second-floor assemble room of this historic building is where
The Great Seal of New Jersey was adopted
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Haddonfield’s Indian King Tavern is one of New Jersey’s most historic buildings. Named for the local Lenape Indians, it is a premiere example of eighteenth-century colonial tavern architecture as well as the site where New Jersey was legally created.
In 1777, as clashing armies devastated Trenton, the Assembly reconvened in the Indian King to pass legislation officially creating an independent state and adopting its Great Seal. Legend has it that, throughout the 1780s, Dolley Payne — who later became First Lady Dolley Madison — was a frequent visitor. Source
Photos inside the building were not allowed.
~*~
Afterward our walk down the brick sidewalks and through many of the shops, we used a LivingSocial coupon for lunch at The British Chip Shop.
That evening, we relaxed on the sofa together while watching Driving Miss Daisy.
It was a perfect day!
   

Filed Under: Family, Grandchildren, Vintage Tagged With: Abbey, Chloe, Grandchildren, John

Comments

  1. Mehul says

    August 10, 2012 at 4:41 am

    Those babies are such a darling. I like the way the outfit is used so many times on so many babies.

    – Mehul
    stone range hood

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  2. Just a little something from Judy says

    August 6, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Your daughter and your husband certainly do resemble each other. I think the bond between fathers and daughters is so special.

    I liked reading about the day you and your husband spent together. It seems like you both just enjoy being together. The last picture of the two of you is a beautiful picture of the two of you.

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  3. corners of my life says

    August 5, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Such a lovely photo of the two of you!

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  4. Sangeetha says

    August 5, 2012 at 4:08 am

    A lovely tradition. Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing. You make a beautiful pair.
    Love.

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  5. my diary says

    August 2, 2012 at 9:38 am

    nice post thanks for sharing…found you thrue other follower looking for to visit more…blessings from holland

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  6. Debbie Huffaker says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    What a precious tradition. I think that's amazing! So glad you had such a nice day with your hubby. I love those kinds of unexpected times!!!

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  7. Ann says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Chloe is such a little sweetheart. What a wonderful tradition

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  8. Melissa says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Such darling photos of the special outfit! =)

    Your vacation day sounds wonderful!

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  9. Lois Christensen says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Looks like the perfect day! I love that you all have been sharing the outfit! Enjoy!

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  10. Sherry says

    August 1, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    It's wonderful how you were able to keep the tradition of a family christening gown! I'm sure with each christening, memories come alive! Take care.

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  11. Pondside says

    August 1, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    It sounds like a perfect day to me, too.
    Like you, we have a family christening gown – and I may just copy your photo collage idea with it!

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  12. Tammy@Simple Southern Happiness says

    August 1, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    What a blessing it is to have so many babies wear this treasured heirloom.
    You both make a lovely couple.

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  13. Debbie Petras says

    August 1, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Sounds like a fun day! I'm amazed at how much your hubby and daughter do look alike. What a wonderful tradition of using the same christening gown.

    Blessings and love,
    Debbie

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  14. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures says

    August 1, 2012 at 11:16 am

    What a lovely family tradition. So sweet to have the photos of everyone wearing that beautiful christening gown. And your vacation day sounds wonderful, too. Haddonfield looks like a great place to visit. Happy August to you and yours! Tammy

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  15. marie says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Such a wonderful tradition and such beautiful babes!
    I love the photos of Abbey and John…they certainly do resemble one another.
    Your vacation day sounded lovely…a perfect day indeed!

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  16. Lee Caroline says

    August 1, 2012 at 4:20 am

    I wanted to thank you so much for your kind words on my post about my mother who is now in her final days.

    I truly appreciate your prayers for her, she has pain when she is awake, terrible pain which takes a while to get back under control. I left her half an hour ago, she was sleeping peacefully, please pray this continues.

    Thank you so much for taking time out to visit my blog.

    You have a wonderful looking family, what a stunning woman you are, I cannot believe that you have been married over 30 years, you look amazing.

    God bless you and thank you for your prayers for my mother and myself during this period of transition.

    Much hugs

    Lee x

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  17. podso says

    August 1, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Beautiful children, all the generations! What a wonderful tradition.

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  18. NanaDiana says

    August 1, 2012 at 12:55 am

    Chloe is just precious and beautiful…but you and your hubby are just a gorgeous couple. I can tell just by that last picture of you that you are both happy, warm people that love each other- Life sits well on your shoulders! Blessings- xo Diana

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  19. Janette@Janette's Sage says

    August 1, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Those are just beautiful!! Tradition…what a joy to see it past down.
    Your trip sounds wonderful…thanks for sharing

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  20. Cheryl says

    July 31, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    What a sweet post! It is so meaningful that all of those babies have worn your husband's christening outfit (including his look-alike, Abbey)!

    And it was a grand idea for your husband to take a vacation day and for you to spend it together. Looks like the perfect day!

    (Now my wheels are spinning… wonder if Ron will take a day… we have an anniversary coming up…) 😀

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  21. Shabby chic Sandy says

    July 31, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    What a beautiful baby! Love the Christening gown tradition. You and your husband are a beautiful couple!

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  22. Maple Lane says

    July 31, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    Chloe is just darling. I love all the photos with the Christening Gown. What a treasure.
    Happy that you and John had an enjoyable vacation day. Such a beautiful photo of you both.
    Driving Miss Daisy was filmed in one of the older neighborhoods in Atlanta near where Karen once lived! I loved that movie!

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  23. Maryann says

    July 31, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    I don't know what I enjoyed more the babies in the christening outfit or dad and daughter on the couch….very sweet photos

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  24. Barbara F. says

    July 31, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Blessings to beautiful baby Chloe. All such adorable babies, they look alike, and Silas looks a lot like his Pop-Pop. I love old towns like Haddonfield. xo

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  25. Debra says

    July 31, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    those babies are adorable! That is amazing …using the outfit so many times on so many cuties

    Driving Miss Daisy…I think I've watched that at least five times or more…what a movie

    Nice that you got him to watch a 'chick flick' with you, though 🙂

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  26. Hanni says

    July 31, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Aww, Chloe is a beauty!
    It seems that you really had a perfect day, this town is looking so lovely. Driving Miss Daisy… Morgan Freeman is one of my favourite actors 🙂
    Wish you a happy weekend,
    Hanni

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