It's weird, I do the same thing. My mother was 23 when she passed away- I was 5. I wonder what life would have been like with her, and I wonder what she would have thought of my girls. Would she be proud of the mother I became? How different would I be if she had lived? There are so many things I would like to ask her. I don't even know the color of her eyes! With my father gone, too, there is no one to ask...
But we go on, and we do the best we can- and I believe they are watching and smiling at us.
I love you honey!
Aunt Terry

My dear Danielle...I cannot tell you how many memories these pictures have brought to mind. The picture of your mother holding you three in the pool is the very one that I posted on the monastery bulletin board when we all received word of her untimely passing....Look at that picture of Jeff with Jeremie...is that not the face of Ava??????
Not to worry ... I have no doubt that she is smiling down on you..and the boys...and ever so pleased with your families. God bless her and you all!

Love and prayers and all good things....s sharon

Oh Danielle, what great pictures. Your mom would be so proud of you and your big brothers for the lives you have made for yourselves. She will live on in you not only in your memories but you have a bit of her spirit in you too. Love you, Aunt Diane

I know how proud she would be....how proud I am. You take nothing for granted, but use every moment to teach and love the girls. I think you are a "GREAT" mom and I am thankful that you are my granddaughters' mother. love ya, tammy

Thanks so much for sharing these! I absolutely love how 80's Denver Prep they are. It makes sense why Jeff was always popping his collar before anyone else in college :) I love your sassy little feathered do too!

It is so much fun to see our little ones in your baby faces. And to see how little the grown ups have changed. You all even make the same expressions you did then.

Ok I'm starting to tear up reading your message. If I keep writing I'll get way too emotional....

Love you D, you are the best!

Such a sweet post, D! I love looking at old photos of you kids. The one of Jer making that funny face looks just like Jerod. Your mom and dad would be so proud of who you guys have become. I wish I would have had the privilege to meet them. I feel like I know a lot about them from hearing stories from you guys, Jeanne, and the grandparents. I'm so blessed to be a part of this family! Love you, D!

What a beautiful post. I really enjoyed the old pictures. I know your mother would be so proud of you. You are such an amazing person and mother.

How I love how you mother your girls. You mother so perfectly and patiently in ways I could never dream of doing. As your mom looks down I know it is with pride in her heart and a huge smile on her face. These pictures are perfect. Isn't is great how the right picture can say all that needs to be said...you guys were her life and that is how you live today...

Danielle, I check out your blog every once in a while...after I found it on Tenille's. These pictures of you and your brothers reminded me so much of when we used to play in Glenwood! It's been a very long time since I've seen you or your brothers, but I keep up with you all on your blogs and myspaces. You have a beautiful family and what mother wouldn't be proud of the woman you've become? God bless you. Sarah