As time goes by

Today at Shutter Sisters, they’ve asked readers to share either photos that remind them of their childhood, or photos from their childhood. This assignment reminded me of a coincidence that a friend of mine pointed out recently.

Here’s me, five years old, already displaying an entrepreneurial and somewhat idealistic spirit (not to mention a love of purple):

Here’s me and Gil, in one of my favorite photos from our lovely engagement session this February:

(Photo copyright Brandon Schmidt of Foto Vitae.)

Sixteen years apart—same girl, same table. What a visible reminder of the change that happens in such a short period of time.

(For the record: thanks in large part, I assume, to that giant purple hat, my “picture” business was actually quite successful. Most people who stopped paid me more than ten cents, and I’m pretty sure the mailman left me with a dollar and the picture he had paid for. I distinctly remember the satisfaction with which I subsequently purchased those roller blades I wanted so badly. Ten points for five-year-old Erin!)

Posted on Sunday, April 18th, 2010 at 10:41 am.
Belongs with: Nostalgic Things, Photo Things, Wedding Things.
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