Pack Rat

I have not been known to be a pack rat.  I actually have a better reputation for throwing everything away.  With 7 people in this house, my way of cleaning is the trash can :)  So with the kids in school, I headed to the basement to "clean" with my trash bags.  (their rooms are next blahahahah).  Anyway, while downstairs I got side tracked and found where my problem lies, pictures.  I can look at them for hours and reminisce and laugh.  They just make me smile.  Here's a few that I found.  I didn't ask permission to post these, but since they are all family they can't disown me.

 

This is my husband!  You think he can still do this?  I bet if ya catch him on a good day he'd try.

This is my mom!  She was beautiful then and she is beautiful now! I just want to squeeze her!

 My grandpa and grandma Brouwer.  I LOVE people's wedding pictures.  I think everyone should keep a wedding picture up forever.  It's the beginning of their story.

 This is my grandpa and grandma Baumann.  I did not know my grandpa but I've heard lots of stories and when I see his picture and his smile, I see my dad.  And I just imagine the amazing man that he was.

 Last but not least.  Not sure this needs explanation.  I obviously don't remember this, but it makes me smile. 

So, I am not attached to "stuff" but if someone took my pictures away, I'd be sad. There are so many stories to be told.