This Guest Book is almost full with lots of pictures and notes written by all the folks who have visited us here in the Valley since we moved into our new home in 2002.
I am famous for dragging out my camera before guests leave and asking them if I can take their picture so we can remember their first visit with us and also asking them to write a few words on a page in the Guest Book. When I get the pictures developed, I'll place one on the page with their writing, and I'll mail them a second print so they can remember their visit as well.
It is so much fun to thumb back through the pages to see who came to eat with us and when, view a picture of them, and read the encouraging words they wrote on "their page" before leaving. It is done in scrapbook style, meaning I've added lots of stickers and whimsies to give each family's page some character.
I so wish that we had started a guest book when we first got married. Think of the treasure that book would be today--one that contains a record of all the various friends, neighbors, and missionaries who have walked in and out of our lives in the different homes and cities we've lived in through the years!
We need to finish filling this book up and start another one! And now that I think of it--why in the world didn't I take a picture of Micah and Elizabeth to go in the book on Sunday when they visited us for the first time as a married couple?? Oh, well, I guess they'll just have to come back over, and we'll eat together again...just for the sake of the Guest Book, of course!
Is your picture in the book? C'm on over!
~Deb
We've signed plenty of guest books in mission apartments while on deputation, but maybe just one or two in people's homes. I think it's a great idea, and one I just might implement in our home. We have guest preachers and missionaries occasionally, and of course, our church family. It's a great way to remember all the special times with friends!
Posted by: Susan | Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 11:05 AM
The first 7 years that of our marriage Chris was in the military,we had a guest book.SOme people visited us in Iceland and Florida.
Yours sounds extra special with the pictures.
Posted by: Tammy | Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 01:47 PM
I think the picture idea is a wonderful addition to the guest book idea!
Posted by: Mrs.B | Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 07:10 PM
What a wonderful idea! I have never heard of having a guest book like that.
Posted by: Sherrin | Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 08:56 PM
That is such a neat idea, Deb! I love the picture idea too! You are right, there are plenty of opportunities for more dinners and pics with your kids (and eventually grandkids!)!
Posted by: Randi | Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 09:36 AM
Yes, my picture is in your book! I think we were your first guest when we visited your new home while on our annual anniversary trip. I need to start one of those books! Lori was here from China yesterday!
Posted by: Dorothy | Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 09:55 AM
What a neat idea!
Posted by: Tammy S. | Friday, June 23, 2006 at 08:24 AM