unsuspected treasure trove...

While we were cleaning out for the impending garage sale... we stumbled upon a donated box full of what appeared to be junk:
A closer look by the "It-Has-tiny-beads-therefore-I-must-inspect" squad, unearthed a tiny treasure trove.
Did you ever play with your grandmother's costume jewlery?
My grandmother had an enormous collection of costume jewlery that we kids LOVED to look at. She never seemed to mind as we touched, and ooh'ed and aahh'ed over what we thought were priceless gems.
The memories I have dressing up and clipping on all came rushing in as I watched my 2 youngest daughters and even my son play with all that stuff....
and I smiled at the warmth that spread from my head to my toes. Every little girl (and even little boys) should have a box of these treasures to play make-believe in.

"Growing-up happens in a heartbeat. One day, you're in diapers; the next day you're gone. But the memories of childhood stay with you for the long haul."--from the "Wonder Years"