It's Friday, the 13th, and it's my 40th Birthday! Am I scared, freaked out, nrevous, sad?! Are you kidding???? I'm lovin' it! I think this is going to be the best year of my life! God has some great things in store for me and my guys, I just know it!!!
My Uncle Mike's wedding...the first time around! :) I'm on his lap.
Yes, it was 1972, forgive the print in the dress!!
Nine years old
So, here's a photographical trip down memory lane. For those of you that have known me all my life, you might remember some of these pictures. For the rest of you, don't laugh too hard!!! Gotta love the seventies and those colors, the eighties and those glasses and poufy sleeves!
All right, here we go!
Born in Dayton, Ohio, the first born child, grandchild, AND great-grandchild
(on my Mother's side) 
Me and my grandma, she was only 38 when I was born! YIKES!
Me and my grandma, she was only 38 when I was born! YIKES!Me and my Mommy
Bye-Bye, Daddy!
Hugging my Bible...I can't remember one single time I didn't know about Jesus!
My Uncle Mike's wedding...the first time around! :) I'm on his lap. Yes, it was 1972, forgive the print in the dress!! Nine years old Fifth grade
Eight grade
16, and thinking I knew it all!!!
19 and realizing I didn't know so much! I'd love to get back to this size someday!
My brother and I, on his wedding day, 1996
Mother's day, 2005
Clayton's birthday, 2006
Eight grade 16, and thinking I knew it all!!! 19 and realizing I didn't know so much! I'd love to get back to this size someday!20 and marrying the man of my dreams!!
Graduating from CNA school.
Our first family photo, with chubby little Justin.
Our first family photo, with chubby little Justin.My brother and I, on his wedding day, 1996Mother's day, 2005Clayton's birthday, 2006And I plan to live happily, AND forever after!!!
4 comments:
Happy Birthday, Ladonna!
Great photo collage.
Happy Birthday! I would say that 5th grade looks most familiar to me :)
Belated Happy Birthday LaDonna! I trust that you had an awesome day and that this coming year will be extra special for you!!
Really enjoyed seeing the pics of you growing up,the one at 9 years old is the one I remember most for that was the girl I sat beside in church along with your dear Grandma.
Love your family picture also, you have three good looking fellas surrounding "the angel" of the family. :-)
Take care.
Happy Belated B-day!! The 40's have been the best years of my life so far... of course I've thought that about all of the other years of my life too!!
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