Through the Years

I recently had a birthday and while I was looking at pictures to post it occurred to me that there's something of me in each one of my kids. So, here's a little photo essay on me through the years.

Here is what I might have looked like if I had been a big baby boy. He's something else. Every time I look at his cute face I am so happy he's actually mine!

It is nearly impossible to get a good picture of Donald and Charlie together. If one of them is cute the other one looks goofy, or they just look goofy all the time. I think Donald must look like me in some ways, although I can't figure out how. He really is his Daddy's twin, but I decided he can represent me when I was two, although he's much bigger and a boy as well.

Charlie is my twin so he represents me when I was 6. We even share the same proclivity to yell even when the person we're talking to is standing right next to us. Also we both have very strong opinions and they are usually right.
Here I am as an 8 year old. Again, as far as looks go I don't see much of me in this kid, but there are so many times that he reminds me of me. Especially when he takes it upon himself to boss everyone in the house around, including me. It's precious.
Here I am as a 10 year old and an 11 year old. Now, I wish I could say I'm just like Shari, because she's so sweet, but I'll have to just be thankful she looks a little like me and likes things to be organized. Rebecca is also sweet, and she likes things to be a certain way or she gets frustrated and she is very cautious. She also loves being a mommy to her younger sisters and brothers, which is so much like me.
Here's the 33 year old me and man does it show!! That's why I prefer looking at the younger versions of myself. They are all so beautiful, no wrinkles, and sweet as can be!