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Times they are a changin'...

And it's never more evident that when you see pictures of your children three years apart...

This was taken in 2009.

And this was taken in 2011

Where did that time go? So many changes in them, in what they're doing with their lives and how we are as a family. Some of it hurts my heart to think about, some of it is good.

Ah, change. Not a fan.

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  1. Anonymous9:07 AM

    Are you kidding? They look better than ever and have shared lots of good times since then! You did good!

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  2. Allie-Sun12:48 PM

    Beautiful family! I can't believe how grown up they all are!

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  3. RoySr1:06 PM

    Beautiful heartaches! :) We had five of those. They can make or break you, trust me. We aren't broken, so I guess we did good.

    You should be proud of those four. They look good together. Here's to their staying together even though they will go their own separate ways.

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  4. Unknown10:40 PM

    Yes, they are beautiful heartaches. Well put, Roy. I love my children so much. I tried to explain it to my 12 year old the other day by telling her it's as though four pieces were cut from my heart and are now walking around outside of my body. Motherhood changes you.... I'm incredibly blessed.

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