a day in the woods...

Wayback Wednesday

Are they cute or what? I can't linger on this photo too long – I'll get emotional. It was taken in Montana over spring break one year. I don't remember what year. Doesn't matter. I get emotional because #1 we were with Ross's grandfather when this was taken and he is now gone from us and we miss him terribly and #2 it was taken in Montana and we did not get to go this year for the first time in a while and my heart is aching because I miss the air, the smells, the temperature and the friends and family who are there.

{Deep sigh}

But I wouldn't trade where I am right now, at this very moment in time, for anything in the world.

Ahhhh…. Wayback Wednesday is Back

I've missed it so much I'm making it a double.

Wayback Wednesday

Isn't that just the most adorable face? Who does this look like to you? {Of course this would be for those of you who know my extended family}

Wayback Wednesday

Look at these cute kids! Can anyone guess where and when this is? And if you are really good, you'll know what event was going on while these little ones were being entertained.

Wayback Wednesday, on Thursday

Yesterday was busy. Shoot me. I stumbled across this picture this morning while cleaning and nearly cried. He just looks so little! My baby is growing up!

(Not so) Wayback Wednesday

This one isn't as "way back" as most, but it sure is cute. Halloween, of course.

Wayback Wednesday

This is my brother, years ago. He was probably 6 years old in this picture – maybe? I think K3 resembles him a little. Sometimes a lot. Personality too.

No special reason I chose this one for today, except that someone I know learned they were going to be an aunt today. That made me miss my brother because he called us Christmas Day and told me the same thing! G-man will have a little brother or sister sometime this summer. I am so excited for them! I wish we lived closer. You know, like the old days where the entire family lived on one plot of land and they helped each other and supported each other.

I think I was born in the wrong time period. I really do miss my family and I really do wish our schedules weren't all so busy that we had nothing but time to spend with each other and each other's kids. We are so blessed that hubby's parents and one of his brothers lives here in the same town as we do. I'm selfish – I want them all to live here! Both families – all together. When I think about what an influence my brother and all the uncles and aunts have had on my kids, I can't help but feel incredibly blessed.

I love my brother. I love my brother-in-laws. They are all amazing men of God. I can't imagine a better legacy than that right there.

Wayback Wednesday

Here is Daddy 2 years older than last week's Wayback Wednesday with his Sassy. Please pardon the shirt and the sheets on the couches. We were poor(er) then and those couches were BRAND new when this little one came home. What were we thinking buying new furniture with a 2 year old and a newborn? Another one of those things mom didn't tell me but should have.

K1 was 23 months old when Sassy came home. He couldn't say his "k" sounds so it came out "Sassy" instead. It stuck and we still call her that today. This is the one and only picture that I know of where someone else is holding her other than Mom and she's not screaming. Maybe it wasn't as bad as I remember after all.

Wayback Wednesday

K1 - 2 months old - with his almost equally young Daddy.

Wayback Wednesday

I couldn't make up my mind on ONE picture for Wayback Wednesday so you get a whole album. These are all from 1999. Enjoy - I sure did!