Turns Out I was Always a Dork
Yes, that’s me 
… I found this picture on some old negatives, I had completely forgotten about it. *rofl* (Probably on purpose) This was taken at our church’s Family Camp at the Canby Grove Conference Center in July 1983. I was 12 years old.
Since I finished scanning all the non-digital pictures of the kids in, I am now turning my attention to my pre-kid photos. I got my first camera when I was 12, and YES, I still have every negative for every photo I have ever taken… All in the correct order (Can you say OBSESSED). They are neatly stored in protective sleeve/sheet things in a couple hot pink binders. *lol* (Hey, I was 21 when I started organizing them, and hot pink was in back then! *rofl*)
It’s probably going to take me another 3 years, but I have plans on scanning in all those photos as well. I have started a new Flickr account, where all my photos can be posted in the correct order… Because I am sick like that.
In other news, all weekend long Alicia has been begging me to let her do the dishes all by herself, so this evening I let her. She was beyond thrilled (wish that would last into her teen years, but I know it won’t *lol*) and from what I can see, she did a great job. She even cleaned out the sink and stuff when she was done… I still need to wash the pan and wipe down the counter though. 
Well, I think I want to scrap a couple layouts. Have a great night!
Love the picture!
*lol* … Wonder what Joe would think of it. I’ll have to show him tomorrow…
Awesome picture! **giggle**
Want to come organize my pictures for me? I have a feeling my lack of organization would make you crazy, though…
Seeing as it’s pictures, I would probably enjoy organizing them. *lol*
A very confident 12 year old…LOL - love it!
Alicia - how gorgeous! I hope my kids end up wanting to help out like that! Pray for them won’t you? You’ve obviously got the touch! LOL
I guess we’ll really see if I “have the touch” when they are teens.
i think you look cute.
and lots of fun. 
I have to admit, I was SUCH A HAM in those days! *lol*
Actually, you don’t look like a dork at all. You just look like a spunky 12-year-old.
Geez, Alicia “begging” to do the dishes - it gives me hope for Divya in the future
She’s been wanting to do the dishes since she was 5, and is very happy that I am finally letting her. *lol*
Great picture! Love the purple pullover :D.
I wore that sweatshirt to death! *lol* It was a favorite.
Oh Julie…is that you?!!! I was 1 year old then
You’re so cute!!!
Gosh, I am so OLD! *lol*
I would love to have a scanner that scanned negatives. I didn’t keep any from when I was a kid I don’t think. But I could at least scan the ones from when Kayla & Justin were little, pre-digital. Lol!
I just wish I had gotten a digital camera a whole lot sooner… So much less work than scanning them all! *lol*
Okay lady you claimed you weren’t cute - not so!
I have all the negatives of every picture I took also. I have them in boxes by year. That’s as close as I can get.
Hey, that’s pretty good!!! I wish my Mom were as organized as you! *lol*
Awh… I think it’s cute.
Aw, shucks! *blush*
What a fun picture! I love the personality that comes through.
Ya, I was pretty silly back in them days.
You were/are a cutie!! Maybe you know a lot about computers and such, but you are no dork!!
Have a good evening - Kellan
*blush* …. You’re all being so sweet!
Aww I think you look cute!! LOL want to see a ham you should see some of my pics when I was younger. Boy did I love to pose back then LOL. Now I try and stay behind the camera LOL!!
I should have you organize my pics too. When can I expect you? LOL!!! I live in Michigan so I’ll be patient in waiting for you LOL!!!
I’d like to see some of those pictures of YOU! *lol*
I like that photo its fun, nothing dorky about it. Just being a kid. LOL
Speaking of Kids….wanna loan me your daughter, I hate doing the dishes, even in the dishwasher!! *giggle* To bad they have to grow up, and decide that they don’t like to do that kinda thing.
I think I’ll keep her around… She begged to do dishes by herself again tonight. *shakes head in wonder*
You were/are so cute.
Oh to be as organized as you…what a dream!
WooHoo on Alicia loving to do dishes. It is good for her to learn how too.
All I know is that I am going to enjoy her liking it for as long as I can… Because I’m sure it won’t last! *lol*