Tuesday, September 21, 2010

A photo is worth a thousand words

In going through more boxes I came across these two lovely little photos. These represent the best parts of my childhood and adolescence.

Below is the moment in my life that I use to summarize my childhood. For my 7th Christmas I got a cocker spaniel puppy, that I found in a box, with a big red bow. This moment alone is a perfect representation of the wonderful childhood that my parents gave me.

This is Ryan and I, both 16, and I was beside myself in-love with him. Sure am glad it worked out that I married him, it's much more fun being married to your first love.


9 comments:

Lee said...

Oh my goodness- you two look the same only younger- duh- that's what you are- but it still freaks me out to see a picture of you two from so long ago! Almost 14 years? Crazyness. I love that you're high school sweethearts. And could a kid be any cuter on Christmas morning? Do you have any pictures where you're not looking camera ready? I think you should post them if you do

Kylee said...

Cute!! I love that Ryan is your first love. It's not very common, so I'm glad it worked out for you guys! I tried to re-create a similar Christmas present (a mere 3 years ago is all) with Sal, but he wouldn't keep the bow on. Plus, we had to go pick him up a few days before. So it wasn't quite the same, but close! Love the picture though.

Also, I think my mom and I are a little too bored during the day... you just posted this an hour ago!

Jessica said...

Oh those pictures are the best. I, as well, love that Bundy is your first love. You guys are just the cutest! Has it really been 14 years? I don't believe that! I would have been 7 back then. That is crazy to think about! I feel like I've known Brad forever and it hasn't even been a year.. I guess not! haha

Nicole Jackson said...

I didn't realize you guys dated that young! That is an awesome story! You guys don't look that much different than you did at 16:)

Annie said...

Kid, I gotta say it. You were a beautiful little girl...and still are:) That was my favorite christmas also. I wish Cedes would have died of old age.
Love your history with Ryan. That's a picture for framing!

tutus n bowties said...

Loved the cupcake post!
These pics are sweet. You two look so young I love it. I totally remember that cute dog.

Stacey said...

I remember those days. How sad that it seems like a different lifetime ago that we were rag ringlet sisters. Sandwiched inbetween those years were your permy head days when I'd make you bike with me to Scholls for cheetos. Were those good memoroies too?

Holls said...

Whoa! Emma looks just like you! Cute:)

Shannon Allen said...

Awh! Sadie! I still remember a birthday party you had for her and we had Halloween cupcakes with orange frosting and spiders on them. You parents are the greatest and contributed to some of my favorite memories too. And, I just love your and Ryan's story. It is truly perfect and you guys are the best. You just live too far away! :)