MacBookPro ****. iPhoto (Time Machine) Problems

I took my MacBook Pro in to the Genius Bar and it was sent to the Depot for a new logic board.  I was told to use Time Machine to 'restore/reload' everything.  OK.  I did.
Then iTunes and iPhoto would not work.  Based on the error I got, I think what they loaded when they reloaded the OS was newer than what I had before their work (but still Snow Leopard - 10.6.8.)  So I checked for updates and about 8 or 9 things needed updating.  So I did.
Well, now I have two problems
iPhoto has lost *many* thumbnails.  (Everything else is '09 but iPhoto is now '11 for some reason.)  I'm trying to open GarageBand for the first time now.  (it's '11 now too.)  If I seem confused, it's because the paperwork for repair said that I  had '09.  I questioned this and was told that I was wrong, I didn't have iLife '11.  Perhaps I was right all along.
Anyway, I tried the Alt+cmd when opening and selecting the restore thumbnail options.  That DID NOT work.
I'm hesitant to try Time Machine again.
My Time Machine says that this backup was done on a different machine and do I want to use it.  (Of course, everything, iTunes, Facebook,etc thinks I am on a new computer.)  So I just declined to go any farther before I cause a bigger mess.
Please help me.  I have projects that I need the photos for and I need to back up while I am working on that and other things.
Does any one know what to do.  To get into this mess, it took 3 trips to the Genius Bar 15 miles and crazy traffic away and 2 calls to Apple Support.  Seems there isn't one Genius who is especially rounded and knows more than one area.  I need a fully functioning MacBook Pro in *all* areas.
Thank you to anyone that can help.

Please don't think people are ignnoring you.  If they are like me, they read your problem and were unable to come up with a solution to help you.  It may take a few hours or even a few days before someone comes along that can assist you.  I feel your pain, feeling completly helpless and anxiously awaiting a fix.  We do have very knowledgable Time Machine users in here.  What I can do is direct you to this website, created by a user in here who is one of those very knowledgeable about Time Machine. : http://pondini.org/OSX/Home.html.  I hope he or someone else comes along soon to help you. Good luck.

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