Landmarks

Have you ever looked around and recalled memories after looking at a certain landmark? I hope I'm not the only one. Today, I wanted to share two of my December layouts from the Main WIP Kit, and both deal with this very subject...
The first one is a city landmark that means a lot to me.

Journaling reads: Whenever I see this building, it makes me feel nostalgic. The Terminal Tower building in downtown Cleveland, Ohio is a city landmark. Built in 1927, it is a symbol of pride and accomplishment to me. Whenever I see it, I think, "home." My ancestors came here as immigrants before this tower was erected. They walked the streets of Cleveland before they were paved. They built homes, raised families, and shopped at the West Side Market. They found the American Dream here. This city is where I graduated college, decades after their arrival from Ireland. I know it is just a landmark to many. But to me, the tower is a symbol of where my family has come, and where we are going...

The second landmark is from the front yard of my childhood home. I used text on the photo as my title.

Journaling reads: This tree...was much smaller when I was a kid. This tree is one of two trees in my parent's front yard (but not the one Lisa got "stuck" in with her 2 broken arms.) This tree was great to climb and hide in for night-time games of hide and seek in the neighborhood. This tree still gives us a lot of leaves to rake in the fall. This tree got toilet papered 3-4 times a year when we were growing up. This tree was the spot where David Bowman first held my hand. This tree provided shade in the summer so we could play Truth or Dare and Uno underneath it. This tree holds so many memories for me.
Today, I encourage you to look around at your environment, and get a little nostalgic. These stories are important too!
Enjoy your Monday!