Talking about my daughter was she was a baby made me want to sort through my photos of them. We were a poor, young family back then, and I didn’t take as many photos as I wish I had. Video camcorders were outta-this-world, crazy, crazy expensive, so we don’t have the kids on video. I really regret that. We did, however, get them to Olan Mills for photos from time to time. Here’s my favorite of the two girls when they were little.

Aren’t they adorable!? :D
That’s probably the best studio portrait I own of any of the kids. I was never too fond of Olan Mills, but they did offer good deals back then. I’m glad we went with them. Those photos are precious. We went through a “poor” period after having the boys, so I don’t have any nice photos with them.
Maybe I’m subconsciously going through the photos because it’s almost Mother’s Day? I haven’t been through them in a long time, lol!
Being a mom has been the biggest blessing to me. I have four incredible kids, wow. When I think about it too much, it chokes me up!
Sheesh. I’m getting all sentimental and Mother’s Day is still three days away….


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May 8, 2008
Dear Diary