As I revealed last year in this blog, I'm not the slightest bit reluctant to reveal my age...which is a good thing, because my dad announced it to the whole congregation at the end of our service on Sunday. :) 32 feels good to me!
~ my brother David and I on April 4, 1976...I was 3 days old, and he was almost 2 years old
~ me as a one year-old
~ fall 1978...2 and 1/2 years old
~ family picture in November 1980...4 years old
~ with my brother David in 1982 or 1983...he was my best buddy growing up
~ my sister Donna, brother Doug, me, and brother David in 1993 on the day of my high school graduation
~ me as a one year-old
~ fall 1978...2 and 1/2 years old
~ family picture in November 1980...4 years old
~ with my brother David in 1982 or 1983...he was my best buddy growing up
~ my sister Donna, brother Doug, me, and brother David in 1993 on the day of my high school graduation
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As I looked through these pictures, a few thoughts came to my mind. For one thing, how could I help but notice the blaring characteristics of the various decades: the orange carpet and crazy wallpaper of the 70's, for example? :) Secondly, as I look at the pictures of when I was young, I thought, "How can that be me? I don't remember being that girl!" :)
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I've always thought we should honor the mothers in a special way when one of their children has a birthday, since the moms are the ones who did the hard work! :) And the dads are also responsible for creating and nurturing life. So to my parents, a big thank you on this day for having me and raising me in such a loving, secure environment. You're the best!
11 comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
Congratulations on your 32nd Birthday! I hope it is a blast!!!!!!
Happy 32nd, Davene! I love how you embrace your age. Today is my sister's birthday, too. I always thought it would be fun to be born on April Fool's Day.
Happy Birthday my love! I am so glad I have been able to celebrate over a decade of birthdays with you! I look forward to the years to come, and am grateful that God gave "me" a gift on your birthday!
Happy Birthday, Davene! Love the pictures!
Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing your walk down memory lane with us.
hahaha...oh I SO remember that younger Davene. Fun times. And oh my goodness...if you and David didn't look, as kids, just like you do now!!! ...well, at least in my head. ;)
Happy Birthday Davene! I love the old photos! What a cutie.;-)
Happy Birthday, Davene!!! My husband sure enjoyed looking at these pictures...he remembers those people. ;-) Hope your day has been beautiful, just like you.
Ahhh Happy Birthday Davene!
What a gift you are to this earth! Raising strong, healthy, patriotic boys! Your influence is far and wide! I love all your thoughts and happenings of the day. Thank you for your devotion to our Lord in serving him through your children!
=) Happy Birthday!
happy bday
i love the idea of thanking your parents on your birthday! :)
thanks for posting the "old" photos! they were so neat to see! i'll have to tease my brother-in-law a little... :)
Happy Birthday!
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