Trampoline Kids

Okay, there's a whole swath of years that I'm loath to post from because, well, I'm not very attractive in them. But for the sake of my beloved siblings, I press forward. Abraham, I just love that you're here in the middle of all of your siblings, looking as crowded and bemused as you probably felt most of the time :).

Sunday Afternoon Pursuits

Rachel hogging the heater, Abraham teaching his teddy bear the Pledge of Allegiance. Just another Sunday at the Frandsens. Check out Abe's stylin' pants.

Best Friends

The dynamic duo, already figuring out complex concepts in topology.

Eva and her Posse

And one more, before we start in on the Abe-a-palooza. Eva, I love those closed eyes :).

One Day Older and Wiser, too.

Happy birthday, again, to you! Here's the picture that I mentioned was a little more birthday-appropriate.

Happy Birthday, dear Eva!!!

I actually have another, very apropos picture for this day. But this one of you and Mama just melted my heart. Happy birthday, to our little star.

There were never such devoted sisters.

Eva, do you have any idea how adored you've been by your older siblings for your entire life?

Eva's First Car

Those spoiled youngest kids...

Diaper Eva

Okay, we're doing all Eva, all the time until her birthday. And maybe a few days afterward. Good thing we have so many cute pictures of her.

Hallelujah!!!

If I'm not mistaken, I think that Mama, Brigham, and Gabrielle are pouring over a copy of Handel's Messiah. Yes? Brigham was quite an incredible teenage (or pre-teen) boy, I have to say.

Iron Man

Daddy is woefully under-represented in these slides--mostly because he was the one taking all of the pictures! However, we do have a little evidence that he truly was the champion, as far as our family is concerned. Daddy, we love you!

Wise Abraham

Abraham has been amazing us with his wit and wisdom since he was born.

Beautiful Mama. Again

I have the most beautiful mother in the world. And I'm reminded of that again and again in these pictures.

Benjamin and Abraham's Future Careers

Now this might be a little more realistic. Look at those naturals!

Eva's Future Career

Just kidding, Eva. Although you would make an awfully competent waitress.

Brigham's Imaginary Friend

Um, I have no idea who is embracing my little brother there. Any guesses?

The Frandsen Boys Go to School

Look at that neatly combed hair! Those impeccably chosen outfits! Where did those little boys go?

Rosalynde Has Always Had Style

Even then, she knew how to match a belt, a shirt, and a ball.

Grandpa Hansen Loves Babies

So many things to love about this picture. Those cute babies. Grandpa's blue jumpsuit. The orange van. El Rancho de las Tortugas...

Stump Sitting

I can almost remember sitting on that tree (and many others like it) posing for this picture...

Name That Hike

There will be lots of these kinds of pictures this year :).

Happy Birthday, Mosey!

Mosey, I don't have any pictures of you here! But here are some pictures of your dad and brothers. You're every bit as smart and handsome and wonderful as they are. We love you!

Beautiful Mama

Wasn't Mama the most beautiful bride?

1989

The very first folders that I opened up after Gabrielle sent us the DVDs of the scanned slides were from 1989. I love and treasure every picture with Jacob in it.

Who misses Christian?

I loved those fabulous little sugar candies that Mama bought to put on our birthday cakes.

Oh wow, these kids are cute.

Rachel, what was it like when you had the run of the house? Looks like it was great fun.

Where it all began

Okay, so this was about...7 years into when it all began. Over the next year, notice the changes in Mama's hair. Any favorite years, Mama?

And while we're at it...

...check out this adorable girl that you married, Ben.

Happy Birthday, Ben!!!

We're glad you're a part of our family.

Little Rosalynde

Who's the other person, Mama?

Recognize Rachel's dress?