a slew of photos

Remember that nostalgia I've been having? It motivated me to take a peak back into the Jansen Archives. These are a few of the photos that made me pause for an extra couple minutes.

Jonathan and me watching Mom change Justin's diaper -- a common sight I am sure. Again, I'm in a onesie, my fave. I love Jonathan in this one. Look at how affectionately he is looking at the baby. And stroking his head. What a sweetie-pie.

I think my mom made me pose for this one, but I still love it. That was my favourite towel. And those stepping stools in the left of the picture were my favourite to look at. My mom painted a delicate floral vine thing on them and I loved them.

Me and Justin ready for my sister's wedding. Isn't he cute?? We were promised jellybeans after the wedding, but he wouldn't walk down the aisle so he got to eat them on the way down. My mommy made my lovely dress. I remember being disappointed that I didn't get to carry a bouquet like the ladies, but I adore the little flower basket now.

I was cast in a school play called Back At The Creekbank. I even had to sing a solo in it. I still remember the words... riddle me riddle me ree i see something you don't see, riddle me riddle me ree and the colour is black. a snake. no. a cow in the meadow. no, look behind you it's your shadow! riddle me riddle me ree i see something you don't see.   I remember needing to bounce in order to sing properly so there I stood center stage, facing the crowd, bouncing. I think I had two lines other than my solo. That was my acting debut.

Look at how cool I was! I still own and wear this shirt. How old do you think I am here? I have no idea, but too young to still have a shirt from then. The shirt is 100% see-through and it's too short for me and I really need to throw it away, but I love it! I wear a long tanktop underneath it and usually match it with a linen skirt I received from my future SIL in grade 10. Go me! This also happens to be the shirt I was wearing when Erik first saw me. And he promptly fell in love with me so I think I'll just keep it. It's obviously a lucky shirt.

These photos were common in the Jansen household. I'm so glad my mom took them because it's fun to see our heights compared to each other. This isn't what we are like anymore -- Justin towers over me! But look at how little he was! Presh!

And. One of my favourite family photos. I like it because it's just us. And we're laughing. And it's just us.

Have a good night!