In 1986 someone, I think it was my sister, pointed a camera at me during a family reunion. I remember grabbing my son Mike and holding him upside down by his legs in a show for the camera. Mike squealed and laughed a lot which is why heads turned to watch us. His brother Matt is sitting on his mum's knee smiling. The result was a snap I still enjoy looking at.
Yesterday, nearly a quarter of a century later, I decided to try and recreate that shot with my new daughters. Kathleen is a less willing participant, being one who hangs on for dear life whenever I lift her off the ground. Nonetheless she looks the part and even her sister Maisie is looking toward the camera.
10 January 2011
then and now
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A remarkable double take. Hard to believe that so many years have elapsed between the two events.
Great to see you again Elena! Actually our second-born was a girl too, Kathleen. She's just over a year old now.
The "then" shot was in the late 1980's and shows my two sons. They are both approaching 30 now!
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