It's Alphabe-Thursday and the letter of the day is F.
Who is this dressed in fire-engine red? My bright eyed little boy. My filho. My favorite son.
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Speaking of fire-engines, see the littlest firefighter!
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Fast cars at the Pinewood Derby put big smiles on the faces of these young scouting friends. (I won't tell you how I glued my fingers together with super glue while attaching the weights.)
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Fantastic fellows all. My son in the middle wearing the flashy sunglasses, surrounded by two older cousins, DH on the far left and my brother-in-law on the far right. The boys were all acting goofy and going for the "MiamiVice" look with turned up collars, the night before a family wedding.
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Where did the years go? Now he has fuzzy stuff on his chin.
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And he is off to further his studies at this fine institution of higher learning, where one of his areas of study is a foreign language. So proud of him.
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Go to Jenny's to see all the other fantastic F posts.
i love the mini firefighter :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post and I love the little firefighter
ReplyDeleteAnother great post, Gayle! It's been fun "meeting" your family, kind of one by one. Your son has the most pleasant smile! When I saw the first pictures I thought he looked like you, but then when I came to the picture of him right after the picture of the men in the family the night before a wedding, I couldn't believe how much he looks like your husband! WOW! I enjoyed learning about the different facets of his life that begin with F. You have much to be proud of.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Nothing like a favorite son to generate lots of memories. Thanks for sharing these photos through the years. Seems they all grow up all too soon.
ReplyDeleteThey do grow fast don't they??? but it certainly is fun to watch them succeed...
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by and taking a look at my quilt..
Oh this is just killin' me. It brings back such memories of my little guy...who is now as tall as me. Well, anyway, I bought him a fireman raincoat, hat, and boots and I swear he didn't take it off for a year, at least! In fact, the day I brought it home was probably about 90 degrees and he took his nap in it. Oh I just might have to pst about that someday. Such sweet memories. Thanks for the "rememory" as my daughter used to call it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I got home and saw that you had commented I dashed over to your site and loved it! I grew up around KC and have been back there for a couple of days this week. Really enjoyed getting to know you through "Garden of Daisies"...Jamjar
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures and memories! -Tammy
ReplyDeleteAh so nice and such a great post on a Favorite topic I'm sure!!
ReplyDeletewhat a Fantastic post.
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elyse
That is a great looking family you have, what handsome men.
ReplyDeleteOn Kelly's quilt you asked if I do my own quilting with a LA. No I don't I have to mail it or drive it 75 miles away to my quilter.
What cute photos of your son.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Thanks for sharing your family with us.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Thanks for sharing your family with us.
ReplyDeleteA great post and a fine young man. It makes me a little sad to think my little imps are going to be all grown up like that before I know it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a handsome son; you're right to be proud!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute F post....
ReplyDeleteA sweet family...and I know ...they grow so quickly don't they!
xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...
geez they just grow up way to fast ... love the firefighter!!!
ReplyDeleteOh what a F antastic F un F irefighting F avorite Son!
ReplyDeleteLoved your post!
I always look forward to seeing what your creative mind cooks up!
I'm glad you didn't skip class today!
A+
"F"abulous post. He's such a good looking young man, and what a little cutie he was when he was a child. So hard to let them go, but we have to let them spread their wings. laurie
ReplyDeleteCute "F" Post! My favorite is the mini firefighter, too.
ReplyDeletePatricia :o)
Great post! My son is getting that fuzzy stuff on his upper lip, and pimples Oh Gosh it is not a good scene right now...I told him the good news is, all the kids his age look the same, so he will not get picked on! In reference to your dream...hmmm...I would google it...seems as though maybe you are trying to achieve something and just are not there yet???? I have no clue LOL, I googled mine....let me know if you do, I thought this was FUN!
ReplyDeleteIt seems as if it was only yesterday my son had a chili bwol hair cut now he has a goatee! Where does the time go, love your post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post. They grow so very quickly but it's so nice to see them succedd in what they do. You have a lovely blog. I'll be back often to visit. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures of your son. I know he'll do well in college.
ReplyDeleteWhat a Fine Family!
ReplyDeleteLovely post.
So glad you stopped by and will be joining in my St. Patrick's Day Party! Don't Forget! :)
Fun, fun, fun! Fab family.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to see your handsome growing up in photos! My son did the Pine Wood Derby as a cub scout also! Congrats on his entering college!
ReplyDeleteIs your family from Italy? I didn't want to put the name of my husband's hometown in Italy in a comment on my blog or here --I hope you understand! It was on the coast of the Ionian Sea. Very rustic and beautiful!
They do grow up so fast, but each stage has its specialness. Thank you for sharing about your precious son.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of an f post! You did so well to include so many. I'm with all the other commenters loving the little firefighter. X
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome young man that little firefighter turned out to be. Best of luck to him in his foreign studies!
ReplyDeleteHey! Is that Anderson Hall at K-State? That is where I went to college ;)
ReplyDeleteG'day, Gayle ~ What a handsome young man ... thru the years. Always hard to handle when the fuzz comes along, it means they are BIG BOYS now ...
ReplyDeletewhat lovely memories you shared.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs, TTFN ~ Marydon
Thank you for visiting my blog.I am looking to your blog and it's nice to see your family.I will come again .Hugs Cathezrine
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting on my post. Yes that is our little grandson footballing. Football is our national sport and all four my sons did play it till they were adults
ReplyDeleteYour F post is making me cry! How Fast the years Fly by!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! Time flies far too quickly, doesn't it? I'm not a mama myself but I do have a brother who's half my age. And the first time I saw that fuzz on his upper lip I didn't quite know what to do with myself. But he was so proud of it! haha
ReplyDeleteYAY for you! I'm so excited to hear that you are pursuing the idea of crocheting!
ReplyDeleteI can certainly identify!! My baby will be 30 y/o on 3-4!! I wouldn't take a million $$ for all the pics and memories of my sons growing up! And now, their children--oh me, life has been so good to me!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your memories with us and thanks for stopping by the farmhouse for a visit. We love having company.
Fab fotos, and F post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice trip down memory lane with the letter F. I had to laugh...I've had the Pinewood Derby in a past life too.
ReplyDeletethey grow too darn fast....I remember the derby car scouting days.......too fast.....
ReplyDeleteChildren REALLY are the gift that keeps on giving! I had seven and that is the one thing I would do over again.
ReplyDeleteHe is cute as heck!! :)
Mona
p.s. and thank you so much for you sweet comment on my redo of our home. I am a bit unsure of myself when it comes to choosing colors.
ReplyDeleteWe are supposed to decorate for ourselves..I know..but...still..it's unnerving to post your home. :)
Great Fs - I know what you mean about the fuzzy stuff on the chins - they seem to have to leave a little bit behind for some reason!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely family you have! Your son was a little cutie, and now he's growing into such a fine young man. What a great smile! Great post for F. Kathy
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. Your boys are so handsome and I know how proud you must be.
ReplyDeletehugs
Sissie
F is for Fun! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a nice comment.
ReplyDeleteTake care of that button jar.
Blessings,
Necel from the Old House in Texas
These are all fun pictures, but the littlest firefighter is FAB!
ReplyDeleteLoved the way you tied the letter F into your subject. Loved the pictures! blessings,Kathleen
ReplyDeletewhat a cute post! filled with fun and beautiful people! that firefighter is adorable!
ReplyDeletein answer to your question...I do mostly annuals...I love to change my yard up each year and perennials are sometimes difficult as the winters are harsh here!
And what a Fine young man! Great post, and I loved seeing all the pics!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful weekend!
Zuzu
a wonderful post xxx
ReplyDeletepost a tively adorable!!!
ReplyDeletein answer to your question darling....I'm an orange pekoe kind of girl.....with the occasional cup of 'green' tea...but I'll admit I'm a
coff a holic! lol
ciao
carmelina
A lovely family. I can see why you are proud. A cute little firefighter too. My son in law wrote the music for "Fireman Sam" the kids TV show.
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Good Sunday morning to you!
ReplyDeleteI just found your note and had to chuckle as you described your crocheting attempts...only I wasn't chuckling at you...it was me! Your experiences you shared fit ME to the TEE when I started this last afghan. That's why I am using a "P" hook rather than a "Q'! lol I put the hook in my right hand, the yarn in the left and then I just sat there and looked at both! The large hook felt so awkward in my hand that it was like I completely forgot how to do something that I've been doing for 30 years. It was so funny. I finally did manage to get like 10 chain stitches made...after about the 20th try! So, I got the "P" hook and found it much easier for me. It is incredible the number of times I've pulled out ROWS of stitches at a time to correct mistakes or straighten a stitch on this afghan. Not sure why that is...but I only have 108 more rows to go. You'll get the hang of it!
I admire you for trying something new. If I could quilt as beautifully as you I don't know I'd be trying anything new! :)
Wonderful fun photos. They do grow up too quick don't they? My son will be graduating from high school this spring and then off to college...it's going to be awfully quiet around here.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Sunday.
Jane
Hey Gayle, testing the waters so to speak, let's see how we go!Sorry about the hassle.
ReplyDeleteClaire
Testing the waters Gayle , let's see how successful I am!! Sometimes it's the things that are right in front of us that are hardest to see!!
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteI've just popped over for a visit....how are you today??
Thank you for the lovely comment...thats so nice of you!xxx
I love the little firefighter. I have a three year old who loves Fireman Sam, the song is forever being sung here.
ReplyDelete"When you hear the firebells chime, fireman sam is there on time" ;0)
No where can I get me a cat or two ;0)
Hugs
X
What a fun, friendly, and fantastic post. What foreign language is he studying? My nephew spent over a year in China learning Chinese. He LOVED it.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to stop by and thank you for leaving me such sweet notes today...on both posts. You will be a wonderful grandmother when the time comes, Gayle. I'm glad you've enjoyed the posts.
ReplyDeleteOur pinewood derby is this weekend! Such fun. The mini firefighter is adorable.
ReplyDeleteLovely post... lovely kids and family.... may our Heavenly Father continue to bless you and yours....
ReplyDeleteHappy day
cielo
Gayle, I wanted to thank you for the information you gave me on my blog (Vintage Comfort) about the embroidered "Polish Cheese Lady" doll. I'd wondered why she had two handles and was shaped the way she is. Thank you so much - I love learning things like that. Your family is beautiful~
ReplyDeleteMary (I couldn't find an email addy for you, that's why I posted here.)
Saw you had been by my blog and wanted to say hi!
ReplyDeleteYou have one good looking son, Gayle. I am sure he brightens you day in many ways. Love your post about him.
I'm like you ~ I collect way too much stuff!
Come by anytime. I would love getting to know you.
~Cheryl
Have you ever visited joscountryjunction.com? Lots of quilt posts...made me think of you.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, Gayle. I left you a note a little while ago and didn't even think to mention to you that I did post an update this evening. Basically, everything looks good. He basically shaved the place at the surface of the gum and then had to send it away of course. It's like a viral thing...a wart of sorts...or at least that's what he's thinking without confirmation yet. In 7-10 days we should know something more definite. Thank you for praying for me today. ~hugs~
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