Throwback Thursday: Memory Lane

I decided to take a photo from my past for a Throwback Thursday reflection.  This is a photograph of a street in my grandparent's old neighborhood in Sag Harbor, New York.  Sag Harbor is out in the Hamptons of Long Island, where I would take adventures with my family in the summer to go visit Grandma and Grandpa.  

This picture sparks so many different memories from my childhood.  I remember taking walks through the neighborhood which would lead us to the private community bay.  We would walk by all of Grandma's friend's houses, and we'd wave hello, and sometimes stop to chat.  After what seemed like a long walk (which was probably only a few blocks), we'd arrive to this beach: 

As I was growing up, I didn't realize how lucky I was.  I guess when you're little you don't realize that everyone else's grandma doesn't live by one of the most beautiful beach locations.  

After we'd take a walk by the bay, sometimes splashing my feet in the water, or walking the dog (or carrying her) through the sand, we'd head back down "memory lane" back to Grandma's house.  

I think back to other times and visits there, and I hold them close to my heart.  The funny thing with these Throwback Thursday photos is that they take us back to this place that we used to know.  I'd sure hope that my Grandma's house would look just the way it did the last time I saw it, with the two of them, Grandma and Grandpa, standing out in front of the house waving as we drove away.  The sad thing is, I know it doesn't.  Once my grandparents moved back to Westchester, the new owner didn't take care of the house like my Grandpa did. 

Looking back on these pictures reminds me that time doesn't stand still.  Time flies and you have to cherish each moment, because before you know it, life is different.  Babies grow up, people move on, change their mind, move away...and pass on.  Live in the moment, and treasure every chance you get to love the ones your with.  Take some photos while you're at it, and take a walk down Memory Lane when you get a chance. 

Happy (almost) Friday! xoxo