sing like wildflowers

My full and kooky life as a homeschooling mommy to 2 great kids, raising a child with HLHS (Hypolastic Left Heart Syndrome), coping with depression, following Jesus, and being much too camera happy.

From way back when…we set up a tripod and took this family picture. Even though the colors could be brighter in it, it’s still one of my favorites. I’ve searched for this picture in my files whenever I had the chance, and today when I was scrolling through endless files of Minecraft screenshots that kids took, there appeared this picture. Life is funny like that! And I see my hair was still a mess as it is now.

“A camera is a SAVE button for the mind’s eye.” — Roger Kingston

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20 responses to “One of my favorite pics”

  1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar

    Family silliness is always a good thing!

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Couldn’t agree more! I grew up in a strict home so silliness was not a usual thing, so I am a big proponent of fun and silliness.

      1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar

        😀

  2. TD Avatar
    TD

    I love this picture too, Esther!!! I zoomed in so I could see all the funny faces your family members were making! And your hair is fabulous for the funny face you were making.

    And yes, I just love it when I finally find the thing that I was looking for… and find it in the strangest places!

    You gave me a wonderful laugh just now!

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Thank you, TD!! I’m so happy to have given you a happy laugh. It was a random photo and if Ellis was wearing a tank top, it must’ve been a summer evening.
      Thank you for the lovely comment about my hair. My hairstyle is such a big mess. When I was single and before kids, I used to straighten it and it was long. But now I just go with the bob cut and my natural waves. Some days it’s good and other days…bleh. 🙂
      And you find things when and where you least expect it and in the most random places.

  3. shoreacres Avatar

    That’s a fine photo, and a good quotation, too! Isn’t it funny how a single photo can evoke so many memories?

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Thank you so much, Linda!! It was one of those random photos we took thinking that it was going to be a flop. Yep, you’re so right how a single photo evokes so many positive memories of one moment in our past.

  4. Miriam Hurdle Avatar

    What a precious photo, Esther! Everyone was so cute.

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Thank you, Miriam!!

      1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar

        You’re welcome, Esther!

  5. rajkkhoja Avatar
    rajkkhoja

    What a beautiful & funny faces all of family picture. I much like. your hair is fabulous for the funny face. Everyone so cute & pretty look. Iam so happy my dear friend you sharing your favourite pics.

    Very nice quote written.

  6. restlessjo Avatar

    Healthy, happy kids!

  7. ghostmmnc Avatar

    awww What a cute family photo! I’m glad you found it again. 🙂

  8. heavenstobetty Avatar

    That’s a great family photo!

  9. Linda Schaub Avatar

    What a fun photo – the kids are so young!

  10. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar

    Aha cute!! 🥰

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Thanks! It’s a silly one.

  11. Ju-Lyn Avatar

    You guys are adorable!

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Thank you so much!! That was was back in the day.

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