16 treasures older than my marriage



cigar box from the day i was born.

come to think of it, it's not really that old.



nesting doll my father

brought home from the ussr!








 

book my grandma b. gave me on my 10th birthday.

i still read it.  often.





coal mining sticker collection. 
don't ask.

 

my class ring. 
black hills gold, yo.





grips. 
because mary lou could call at any second.



whistle my aunt brenda gave me.
to wear at college.
for protection.
from what, exactly?





hard rock cafe jean jacket. 
should be back in style soon.



my first mickey watch.



this arrived for my 16th birthday.
from my grandma b.
she had passed away a month earlier.
chills.



the sheep sweater.
from england.
should be back in style soon.

 

snakeskin boots. 
you probably don't want to know.



my violin. 
yes.  it is framed.










my american girl doll, samantha.
what?

my wedding shoes.

i really should wear these today.

and the sixpence from my shoe.
i will wear this today.



happy 16th anniversary mm!

you are my most favorite treasure.

except for the sheep sweater.

obviously.