Dad

Since yesterday marked two years since my dad passed away, I wanted to do something for him. I went digging through some old pictures I had in the closet to see if I could find a good picture of him that hasn't been shown a lot, or that meant something to me in a unique way. Unfortunately, I didn't come across anything new; however, I did find a lot of old pictures that brought back a lot of good, happy memories. So instead of making this post about my dad, I thought I'd dedicate this post to the 'good ol' days'....

This picture was taken the day of or the day before we headed to Phoenix. Erin was so little and so unhappy! This was one of the better ones of Erin...

As dad liked to joke, it's just not a family picture unless someone is crying.

Me and my markers.

Ryan and one of his Ninja Turtles.  Right before his Power Ranger phase. :)

For some reason, I was thinking that this picture was taken in Roswell, but I was very wrong! This was most definitely taken in Logan.

You're so cute, Lexi!

This picture; however, was taken in Roswell. This was one of those unusual times when little ol' Roswell got snow. As you can see, Lexi was NEVER picked on.

I was a gypsy, Ryan a pirate, and Lexi was.... crying. :)

Ryan in his bike get-up. I have no idea how I got this picture, but it's so cute! I love how he's only wearing one glove - and a winter one. :)

Lexi and I

Lexi in the greatest state ever! :)

This was taken in 2004, when my family helped me pack up and move my stuff to Phoenix, Arizona -a major event in my life.

Lexi and her snowman! (In Roswell)

Look, Ryan! The orange house! Course, it's not incredible for you because you can drive by it anytime you'd like... but I was amazed I had a picture of it! This house is the first house I remember. And how great is it that it was orange?! :)

I remember the Mickey and Minnie stickers on our bedroom wall, the awesome swing set, and the downstairs neighbors. And am I just imagining things, or did we really have raspberries in the backyard, too?

It took Mykala multiple times to get this one right. She guessed Lexi, Livi, Erin, and herself (lol!)

Nope, it's me. :)

This is Snoopy, my first cat. She was my pal for a very very long time (15 years?)

She always laid in the weirdest places.  

I miss her like crazy; I think about her often.

This is Gus! He often thought he was a cat - and other times a person. :)  

He was so lovable - and so loving! I miss him.

(And this is also a picture of a snow day in Utah... which I don't miss at all.)

I need to find a better picture of him.

This isn't a very good picture of Mitchell, but what do you expect from old, misc. pictures found in a closet?  She was our New Mexican cat. She seemed to hate the snow.

She and Snoopy never got along either, but I think it's because Snoopy was never in the mood to babysit.

I have no idea how I got this picture. I don't recall seeing it before.

It's a pretty cute picture of Lexi though.

The fam - a long time ago. Was this picture taken in Roswell?

 This was before Livi and Erin were even born!

You are missed, dad!