I’m not sure why, but I’ve been feeling sentimental recently and I really just want to look at some old photos. So I thought I’d share from my findings. I hope you enjoy this little glimpse into my life and history and if you think it’s a cool idea, feel free to do your own Flash from the Past on your blog or social media. Enjoy!
2008
I’m starting with this year because it’s when I first got my own digital camera, and digital photos are much easier for me to upload. This was the end of my senior year of high school and also my first semester of college.
My high school Senior Picture… or one of them at least.
My Senior Formal (Prom for homeschoolers)
At my graduation party with one of my best friends Lindsey.
My 18th Birthday with my family.
Making new friends in college like Victoria.
2009
A ski trip to New Mexico that I went on with my Dad.
Having fun with friends Kari and Amanda at a dance in college.
I helped paint our house that summer.
I went on a road trip from Nashvilled, TN to Austin, TX with my brothers.
My Sophomore dorm room and friend Heather.
2010
At my cousin’s wedding in Indiana.
Going to the Rodeo with my sister.
My 20th Birthday.
I went to Palmetto State Park with some college friends.
I got into the Alpha Chi Honor Society that fall.
We decorated our college apartment for Christmas.
2011
We had a snow day in February!
I finally saw the Austin bats with Tracey.
I went to Germany with some college friends, including my roommate Victoria.
I helped with my church’s Bible Clubs like I had for the past several summers.
I went to a UT football game with my cousin Hannah.
Senior Year Homecoming.
On the TLU campus.
2012
Ice skating with my family during winter break.
One of my paintings for my Senior Art Show.
Finishing my senior bucket list with my roommate by going up the chapel bell tower.
College Graduation.
I went to the Bahamas with my family and we swam with dolphins.
I kept painting and made this for my friend Lindsey.
Having Fun with my family for Thanksgiving.
2013
I tried a Cleanse and ate a lot healthier in the Spring.
I went to the Austin Kite Festival.
I painted a cover for my first novel.
I got the obligatory Bluebonnet picture.
I donated my hair to Locks of Love with my sister.
Haiti mission trip.
I went to see my old roommate Victoria in Philly and we took a day trip to NYC!
I decorated my first tree on the side of the road for Christmas.
2014
I made a snowman, or iceman.
My brother proposed to Ashley and we all went up to Abilene to celebrate.
Another Bluebonnet pic with my sister.
I was maid of honor in my friend Lindsey’s wedding.
I got to be a bridesmaid in my brother’s wedding and I got a new sister!
I saw Victoria for Christmas in San Antonio.
2015
Ski trip to New Mexico with our church’s youth group.
In Florida for my Grandpa’s memorial service.
We had heavy rains that spring and a lot of flooding.
Spring Bluebonnets with all my sisters.
My 25th Birthday.
My first book fair with my novel.
Mission trip to Mozambique.
Going to the Trail of Lights in Austin.
2016
I went to a Spurs Game with my cousin Hannah.
My friend Lindsey had Bethany, her first baby.
I got to meet Marissa Meyer, the Author of the Lunar Chronicles.
I got to go on a backstage tour of the AT&T Center.
I went to Kentucky to see the replica of Noah’s Ark.
I got to see a beautiful sunset in San Diego.
Well I’m going to stop there. It was fun to look through old photos and see some of the cool things that have happened in my life. I want to take some time to stop and be grateful for all the places I’ve seen, people I’ve known and ways that God has shaped me and grown me over the past 9 years. I hope you take some time today to do the same.
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