Flashback Friday: Usually Funny, Occasionally Freaky, Probably Self Deprecating . . . Always From The Past!

It's Flashback Friday--the Birth-da-versary edition!  Eleven years ago today we began celebrating Jonathan's birthday on the day before his actual birthday, because we were married the very next day . . . on his birthday.  My sweet hubby was born on July 14th, which is now our wedding anniversary.  For those of you who have been following our lives here on Mommy Thoughts for the last several years, the Birth-da-versary is not a new concept for you.  For those who are new, that is the silly term we coined to refer to July 14th Jonathan's birthday and our wedding anniversary.  In case you are wondering, I do still tell my husband happy birthday on his "real birthday," but eleven years ago he said he didn't want me to fuss over him on our wedding day, that he was getting the best birthday present ever . . .me!  And, a collective "awwwwwe" was heard from Mommy Thoughts readers across the country.  So, the pre-birthday birthday celebration tradition began.

Eleven years ago today . . .

July 14, 2001 . . . happiest day of my life!  How could it not be?  I married my very best friend! I happen to think he's generally awesome and pretty handsome too!  Still makes my heart flutter for sure!

Flashback Friday: Usually Funny, Occasionally Freaky, Probably Self Deprecating . . . Always From The Past!

What can I say . . . we have weird family

 traditions and a flare for the dramatic!

Moving to my first college apartment in '98.

Moving to first "Married Apartment" in '01.

Moving to Clewiston, Florida in '03.

I was quite pregnant for our most recent major move; and, we were therefore moved by a professional moving company.  When we moved from our apartment to our current house there was nobody around to take a picture of us (Hannah was 2 and Madeline 8 months old).  Sadly, for us. . . lucky, for you--there are no silly moving truck 
reenactments for those two moves.   

Flashback Friday: Usually Funny, Occasionally Freaky, Probably Self Deprecating . . . Always From The Past!

In honor of our last day of school (today), I thought I would post something more sweet and sentimental, rather than silly.  Don't worry . . . there will be plenty more silly posts to come.  Here is a look back at my girls on their first day of school over the last four years.

2008

2009

2010

2011

Flashback Friday: Usually Funny, Occasionally Freaky, Probably Self Deprecating . . . Always From The Past!

Are you sitting?

No . . . seriously, are you sitting down?

This picture boasts braces, head gear, sponge rollers, Oxy blemmish cream, and a blanky.

I may look like I'm having fun--all smiley and such; but, based on the picture, you can see that my mom is clearly forcibly holding me down!

Enjoy!

Flashback Friday: Usually Funny, Occasionally Freaky, Probably Self Deprecating . . . Always From The Past!

My little sister, Katie (on top of me), learns that what goes around . . . 

 . . . comes around! (Almost exactly 10 years later!  Haha)

Flashback Friday: Usually Funny, Occasionally Freaky, Probably Self Deprecating . . . Always From The Past!

In the day and age of Facebook, I'm not sure anyone besides my Mom and Mother-in-law still read this blog.  However, I thought it would be fun to start a series entitled "Flashback Friday."  The girls and I have recently been enjoying old photos (you remember . . .film).  So, naturally, I thought . . . Why not share the fun?!?!?!

There's no better way than to kick it off with trash can rollers and a hair cut!  This pic is from the engagement days.

And . . . since it is the first Friday, I will provide you with two opportunities to laugh at my expense!

Here's a picture of me, Jonathan, Katie, and Jimmy "oh so terrified" of Darth Vader at Disney World. (Please note Jonathan's missing hand for dramatic effect . . . he probably shouldn't make fun of 

D.V. that way!)