Nostaligic

I have been cleaning out some files today and waxed nostaligic, I saved A LOT of stuff from my past, there's a file folder for practically every era of my life...elementary school, art, poems, jr high, high school, college, temple marriage, inspirational, hobbies, travel, study abroad, Barretts, volunteer, and on and on, there were even some emails and letters I kept that I wish I hadn't.  I was such a little know-it-all back then, it was rather embarrassing to read.  I'm so glad Heavenly Father is so patient and wise, to help mold me into a better person and have faith that I can become better. Also the other day I received an email from one of my very best friends in elementary school, Laurellee Seaver.  That brought me back to some good memories, and some sad memories, because she was a soul mate and I let her friendship slip away when I was in Jr. High and I will always regret that.  I found a collage of almost every friend I had from 1988-1995 and scanned it, how clever of me to create and keep such a treasure. And last but not least, Jared sent me some pictures of his parents back before he was born and I thought I'd post them, since I'm feeling like remembering the past.  "Backward, turn backward, O time, in thy flight; make me a youth again, just for tonight." -Thomas S. Monson

Barrett Family 1989

Barretts at Rappleye Reunion, 1991

Holly's baptism, 1989 or1990 (she was a December baby)

Last days in our old backyard, 1991

Barrett family growing, 1995

On one of our many scenic family vacations, 1993

Family picnic in the canyon, 1999

Laurelle Seaver, now Rodriguez

 

My favorite friends 1988-1995

Sandy and Neil Schauers, with their 3 girls and 2 others (?)

Neil Schauers, mission in Mexico

Neil and Sandy, sorry I don't know date

Neil and Sandy Schauers shortly after wedding

I thought this was a nice picture of Neil

Anyway, the reason I posted today was to put the rest of Savanna's birthday pictures on the blog.  She invited 13 people, 10 showed up, 3 boys and 7 girls.  She had a blast, she has most fun in life when she is with friends.  I'm starting to see her priority shift from parental influence to peer influence (sad).  She is a smart girl and will make it, hopefully without too many regrets.

Savanna and Sophie Jensen

whoever had the hose, had the power

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Water gun fight

Jared made hotdogs and put on loud music, fun dad

Savanna liked playing with the guys

The three guys stayed together most of the party

present time, the guys gave her the best gifts I thought

peanut butter bars

she almost (too embarrassed) refused to let me put on candles

Beautiful birthday girl