Mom's recipes

For those of you who have followed the blog comments under the Banana Split Cake post regarding what to do with Mom's recipes, I think I have come to a decision. I have really given this some thought, and I want everyone to be happy with the outcome.

Susan is right - I did agree to split the recipes up, and I would not go back on a commitment that I made. I understand why it is important for each person to have those recipes in Mom's original hand that are addressed to or make reference to them, or perhaps were childhood favorites growing up.

So, I have an idea. I would like to make a recipe book and give each person a copy for Christmas.

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It will be professionally done and will contain pictures of the family and mom's handwritten recipes.

What I need from all of you is to send me pictures of mom that you have and/or special pictures of our family growing up - high resolution electronic scans only, please - I do not want to be responsible for taking care of precious pictures and returning them.

I think this book will be a great memorial to mom and a tribute to having her in our lives.

Then, after the book is completed, I will send everyone some original recipes to keep for themselves (any with personal mention or personally requested favorites will be given to each person). At least mom's legacy can be preserved in a book and I think that is good enough for posterity.

What do you all think?