I’m going to have to get back in the habit of remembering to post Stuff Portrait Friday pictures.
This week, this is my favorite picture. For a lot of reasons. This weekend my first born turns 15 years old. Just typing that makes me get that tingle in my nose and knot in my throat. Fifteen years old. Jesus, when did that happen?
The picture above was taken when she was 9 months old. This was about a week before her great grandmother passed away. If you were to tell me 14 years ago, the pain of losing my grandma wouldn’t hurt so bad, I wouldn’t have believed you. It’s gotten better, but every year on Kara’s birthday, I remember her. She was named after my grandma Carolyn. She was so happy that someone had named their baby after her.
When Kara was a baby, I spent a lot of time up in Shingletown with my mom, dad and grandma. She got to spend time with her before she passed on. It’s a reminder of how short life is and tomorrow is not promised to anyone.
SPF: If this is your first time; Go find your favorite picture. Post it on your blog. Give us a few sentences on why it’s your favorite. Ask who else played. Come back here and let me know you played. Check out everyone else’s pictures and leave a comment. IT’S THAT EASY!
Well…Did you play?
March 21st, 2008 at 2:23 am
What a sweet picture. Glad you have it.
I just saw Shaun insists that everything in life can be somehow tracked back to an episode of The Brady Bunch. i agree with him:)
i didn’t play. I’m lame.
March 21st, 2008 at 4:50 am
Aww. That is such a priceless pic to have. And Kara was a beautiful baby!
I played!
March 21st, 2008 at 4:58 am
I’m in.
March 21st, 2008 at 5:36 am
I played
March 21st, 2008 at 5:38 am
I cherish all my pics like this too, they bring back many wonderful memories when I need them most.
I played!
March 21st, 2008 at 6:01 am
I remember your grandma. Love the picture.
March 21st, 2008 at 6:30 am
I played. Though I don’t have the incert a link thing down. I did put in a counter and that counts right?
March 21st, 2008 at 6:33 am
She was so special with so many gifts. Smart, funny and talented. I love this pic too.
Love you xoxoxoxo
March 21st, 2008 at 7:04 am
I played too!
March 21st, 2008 at 7:09 am
I played! I’m just happy I remembered before Friday was over.
I love Kara’s pudgy little cheeks!
March 21st, 2008 at 8:35 am
What a special picture and great memory to have.
I played.
March 21st, 2008 at 8:50 am
I played! I’m so excited it is back!
March 21st, 2008 at 9:03 am
I just want to say, I am one of your biggest “Lurkers”. I really enjoy your blog and just never spoke up. Well now I am. Thanks for bringing the SPF thingie back. And I played too.
March 21st, 2008 at 9:05 am
Oh, I forgot why my photo was my favorite.
The answer is……. I don’t know.
March 21st, 2008 at 10:25 am
I had read about SPF in your archives, sounded fun.
I played!
March 21st, 2008 at 10:36 am
I didn’t play because I don’t have a blog. But maybe I will sooooooooooon
March 21st, 2008 at 10:38 am
Awesome turn out for only have a whole day to participate!
I actually made it to everyone’s site. If I didn’t comment on your site, it’s because I can’t get into the comment area. FIX IT! lol.
Remembering why SPF was so fun; finding out new things about people!!
March 21st, 2008 at 10:53 am
Love it! And thank you for bringing it back.
Have a nice weekend.
March 21st, 2008 at 11:03 am
I played!
(First timer over here.)
March 21st, 2008 at 11:47 am
YAY! I’m so glad it’s back! I played!
http://singingwithmyheart.blogspot.com/2008/03/spf-stuff-portrait-friday-your-favorite.html
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Happy SPF!
March 21st, 2008 at 12:56 pm
I follow Allisone up there and played for the first time also!
I love your picture. My youngest is 16 and I am so glad she has been able to spend so much quality time with her Great grama. And I am glad I have to pictures to show for it.
March 21st, 2008 at 1:12 pm
I’m so glad you gave in :)
March 21st, 2008 at 1:21 pm
[…] The first official SPF is Your Favorite Picture. […]
March 21st, 2008 at 1:23 pm
As seen by my trackback, I played!
Thank youuuuu for bringing this back!!!
March 21st, 2008 at 1:42 pm
such a cute picture!! i played:)
March 21st, 2008 at 1:58 pm
So sweet! I played
March 21st, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Kristine, you kick ass. I’ve had so much fun going through everyone’s photos today.
Thanks!
March 21st, 2008 at 3:27 pm
I love this idea. Here is my submission and I can’t wait to see everyone else’s pictures.
http://reesspace.blogspot.com/
March 21st, 2008 at 4:09 pm
YAY! I’m so excited this is back! I played!
By the way, you need to update your Moments of Happiness! :)
March 21st, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Oh, lovely picture. :)
I played
March 21st, 2008 at 4:50 pm
How could I POSSIBLY pick a favorite photo? *sigh*
March 21st, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Well I am late to the game but I played.
Thanks for bringing this back.
March 21st, 2008 at 8:49 pm
I played!
First time ever too! Yay me! LOL
March 21st, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Ha! Squeezed in right at the last minute. But I got mine up!
I love your photo choice. There is just something about old photos…
March 21st, 2008 at 9:26 pm
I didn’t really play …. I posted a picture a few days ago that is one of my favorites and is very touching and sad to me this time of year.
I love yours …. wonderful!
March 22nd, 2008 at 5:00 am
i know i’m a tad late but i’m just SO happy SPF is back that i decided to play anyway. wohooo!
my first SPF of 2008!
March 22nd, 2008 at 8:08 pm
I played, of course. I’m late, as usual, but it was a busy week. I had a friend in town from Chicago. Details in post later.
March 23rd, 2008 at 1:11 pm
[…] Stuff Portrait Friday ~ at long last, the hiatus is over. SPF is kristine’s baby ~ and awhile ago she decided it was time for a break from the weekly shindig. apparently, fans more adoring that i, emailed her and guilt-tripped encouraged her to start again! kristine ~ had i known, i woulda thrown some good ol’ catholic guilt your way and gotten this party re-started again! […]
March 23rd, 2008 at 1:25 pm
i played ~ x3 ;)
thanks for bringing this back, kristine!
i didnt see this until late, so i hope thats OK!
~off to look at some SPF’s~
March 23rd, 2008 at 3:23 pm
When did this make a comeback…and how is it I didn’t know? I even lamented the loss of it in a post awhile back!!!
Now that I know this is up and running again, I will be playing in the future!
I bought cool new equipment recently:-)
March 24th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Wait, shoot! It’s back and I missed it?!!?
Oh I am SOOO playing next week!
March 24th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
OHMYGOD, they’re back???? I just got a comment on my blog … I haven’t been blog surfing in a few weeks because of busy life … but this is great!!!!