flashback friday . . .

This photo popped up in my Time Hop app this morning.  It made me laugh and it made me remember me - back then.  I was probably 21 or 22 . . . quite a few years ago and a lot of life between then and now.  Sometimes I look in the mirror and wonder what happened to her - but when I think a little more about it . . . I was me then and I am me now . . . with some changes of course.  Life and time have a way of doing that.

My word for the year is CHANGE and this photo got me thinking about that also.
I'm still working through what changes I need to make.  Some of them are simple . . . some of them not so simple.  In fact, some are extremely complicated.  Wish me luck with those.  :)

I am feeling the need for change . . .
. . .  but maybe I am just becoming more myself. 

Flashback Friday . . .

Way back . . . This photo is for my Aunt Hess.  It was taken at her house.  I used to love to go out to visit her and my Uncle Al.  When I think of all the memories I have . . . we must have spent a lot of time visiting them at their farm.  Looking at this picture - I can picture the light in the kitchen and I can almost smell the different smells . . . the smells of the farm, the way their house smelled (and that always includes the smell of coffee . . .)

To my dear Aunt Hess (who follows my blog) . . . I love and miss you guys very much. 

Another way back . . . and a little more recent . . .

He's one of my favorite flashbacks.  :)

Flashback Friday . . .

I thought my family who follows my blog (especially my aunt) . . . would get a kick out of these.  I have always liked the top picture. 

Big brothers are wonderful things . . . even if you don't fully understand that until years later. 

 

"What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life - to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories."  ~George Eliot

Flashback Friday . . . LAUGH

Jennifer was looking through old pictures at our house . . . I don't think I have ever heard her laugh so hard.  These two particularly made her laugh.  The one of me because of the hair, maybe the fact that I was drinking a Coors, and something about, "you've been flashing that peace sign for a long time."  The photo of Richard and her comment had us all laughing . . . "so I guess you're married to Forrest Gump."

Have a great weekend . . . find a reason to laugh and have fun!

PEACE ~ LOVE ~ LAUGH

 

"The most wasted of all days is that in which we have not laughed." ~Nicolas Chamfort

Flashback Friday . . .

This is one of my favorite photos of my sons . . . taken years ago when we were visiting my family in Iowa.  They had gone fishing with Richard and my Dad.  I don't remember which one of them actually caught this fish, but they seem happy to share in the glory of catching it.  It was simply a big old carp - so we couldn't eat it . . . they also got quite a kick out of Grandpa Pete burying it in his garden. 

They are now 31 and 26 years old . . . but I still keep this picture on my desk.  I love their innocence and excitement . . . how they got along . . . knowing this day was spent with my dad.  I love Luke's hat (which he never went without) and Jake's haircut . . . . I love the smiles on their faces.  I don't think they understand now as young men that I can still look at them and see these two young boys . . .

My Son
Watching you grow has been the delight of my life. I look at you and wonder what dreams you will dream, what mountains you will climb, what joys you will have. I know there will be tears and struggles as well, but my prayer is that you will grow into the man you are meant to be.

                                                                               ~ Author unknown

Flashback Friday

 

I think I mentioned in an earlier post that I have been looking at old photos.

This picture just makes me smile . . . and laugh  (the hair).  It was taken in Santa Cruz - I don't want to think how many years ago at one of those tourist type photo places.  Now I want to find the black and white photo that we purchased.  I think Richard was dressed as a sheriff?   The top photo was taken when Luke was two years old.  Damn - I was young.  :)  I love looking at old photos . . . I may have to do "Flashback Friday" again. 

Have a great weekend!

When you laugh or smile, it triggers a part in your brain that actually makes you HAPPY!