I have been wanting to share these photos for a while..but the day I was planning on posting these was when we lost shannon…and I just wasn’t all there and able to share these smiley photos from such a happy day.
But I was looking back at them and It just made me so grateful for my family. The other day I was busy…but I texted each of them telling them that I loved them…..that I know it’s random but with losing shannon it made me realize how we don’t know how long we will have each other..and I want to tell the people that I love…I love you…more often.
These photos are from my brother’s graduation!
We were all so proud of him and it was the first time since my sister’s wedding that we were ALL together. it was nice. :) I don’t have photos of everyone..but here’s some of them!
my cute parents with the graduate.
daniel and shanna! they are engaged..and getting married this september!
eek so excited!
just tried on the bridesmaid dress yesterday. love it.
siblings plus cousin christina who came in from dc for the festivities!
We were all so proud of him and it was the first time since my sister’s wedding that we were ALL together. it was nice. :) I don’t have photos of everyone..but here’s some of them!
my cute parents with the graduate.
daniel and shanna! they are engaged..and getting married this september!
eek so excited!
just tried on the bridesmaid dress yesterday. love it.
siblings plus cousin christina who came in from dc for the festivities!
how cute are they with our girls???
i know. so cute.
I LOVE my nephew’s little face.
he is always “thinking” and taking everything in..
such a squeezy cuddle bug.
my brother with his goofy friends. :)
i’m glad he found such great guys while in college!
they are hilarious together. they were slip n’ sliding down the hill in their cap and gowns.
will my brother-in-law is on the left!
doing the “wave to the camera will!” wave.
us kids.
we are all 2 years a part.
everyone lives in atlanta..but me.
maybe one day we’ll end up back there!
I love this shot.
lunch time.
I love you.
Cheryl E.
June 30, 2011 at 3:30 pmI knew I would tear up when I read this. You are so blessed with such a beautiful family. Glad you are keeping your head up and doing great things with Shannon’s passing. Girl…you rock!
-Lauren
June 30, 2011 at 5:38 pmSuch great family pictures. Love the cap and gown slip and slide. I know Shannon is loving seeing you and your family happy in these pictures. xo
Ecoop
July 1, 2011 at 9:37 amlove the water pics! Glad to see you smiling and having fun with your loved ones. :)
Ashley
July 1, 2011 at 2:53 pmHi Natalie,
I just wanted to let you know that Shannon’s story has stuck with me for days now. Since I read about her on your blog, domestic violence stories have seemed to come from everywhere: a TV show, in a book, etc. I have been so touched by Shannon that I want to do something for our local women’s shelter in honor of her…I think it will be a good lesson on kindness for my boys to learn as well. God bless you and your family.