I loved my childhood. I mean really I had what I thought to be the best life a person could have. I had multiple friends in the neighborhood, healthy rivalries with my siblings, imaginary worlds and friends without number, and I was loved and very much taken care of by my wonderful parents, all with having very little.
This photo more than anything stand out to me for several reasons. First of all I can remember it perfectly, a pool in the middle of a golf course in Afton Wyoming where my Aunt and Uncle had a cabin. It was a place I formed many many memories and seek to have these same experiences with my children. (Adam and I hope to find a cabin, someday.) I must have been about 4 since my younger brother isn't in this photo, and I will never forget how much fun we had together. How snotty I was when telling my mom, "well, i guess, i'm just goina havta dwowned" when she wouldn't blow up my floaty for the tenth time (I only know this because it was caught on tape and if I could share it with you I would...it's perfect and explains a lot to me about megan).
Looking back at my childhood, those moments that are wrapped around my family are the strongest and so important to me. I love remembering all the times we had together and continue to remind myself that we can still have them and that we will have them forever.
a few more photos to share from that same time period.
horseback riding, 3 yrs old
christmas morning 1979. I wish I could remember that doll and check out my starwars night gown.
Christmas morning 1977. I love the jacket/pant suit I'm wearing.
Do some of these photos not remind you of my girls?
I just love looking through old photos. I have tons and tons from my dad. Not as many from this time period, but over my life my dad always had his camera out. I am so grateful for those photos. They have helped me to remember moments I may have forgotten and given me a great reminder as to why I love capturing life.
14 comments:
I loved looking back at your pics.
THis was a fun spt b/c I really did look back at the handfull of pics I could find. I love seeing my girls in my face of the pics. In everyday I don't see as much as me as I see of my husband in their little faces so it was a welcome treat.
I was just about to say ALL of those photos resemble your girls. I was flashed back today as well doing this challenge. Isn't it funny how photos can take you back to a memory so fast--like it was yesterday?
I love your pictures! They remind me of what pictures from my childhood look like. I do see your girls in the pictures of you. Isn't that neat?
Oh my word, look how much you look like your girls! Except your hair is so light. I'm so glad for the photos I have of my childhood because they help me hold onto a lot of the memories. Fun to see you so little.
Your girls do look so much like you. My childhood remains in a dream like state also. I am glad you have those happy memories.
The pictures totally remind me of your girls! So uncanny. And I agree 100% with your first paragraph. Childhood should remain in that dreamy state. Some grow up way too fast these days. I want to keep mine little & carefree for as long as possible.
Your girls look so much like you! WOW! What a blessing it is to have a happy and healthy childhood! Love it! Fun photos!
It's fun to see you as a little girl. I love the styles it reminds me of my childhood.
Yes a lot of the pictures look like your girls :)
I love, love the one in your green and yellow track suit. You look adorable! In everyone you can see each of your girls. I love the phrase about your floaty, too cute.
I got so sidetracked today trying to get this post up. I spent forever looking at photos and knowing I need to do a better job at organizing them and doing something with them. I love to get lost looking at them.
How cute are these, your littlest is a spitting image, LOVE IT! So fun to read.
this is so cool amy! wow! how fun. the last picture is MEGAN! and i can also see tess in the second to last.
i want to make my kids' childhood magical and dreamy as well. i seriously wonder if i do. it pulls at my heartstrings because i feel like i fumble this and want, want, want to do more.
Looking at these picture of you from when you were a kid are like looking at Bella and Megan! Wow. I knew the girls looked a lot like you, but I never realized just how much.
Cute. I have a lot of childhood photos also, which I'm so glad for. They really help bring back detailed memories! There was a good quality about childhood in the 70's.
i am dying at the bottom photo, i had no idea megan was your twin... i always thought tess was.
seriously a spitting image!!
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