just precious

just precious

Managed to capture a moment between our grandson and youngest daughter. Have you had the chance to observe kids with an iPad? Watching this little guy navigate his way through the iPad universe is fun. All that aside, it’s so precious watching our kids love on their nephew!

grandson 2

grandson 2

One more post (at least for now!) of the little champ.

grandson

grandson

young and bold

such a beautiful boy

discovering the world

wide eyed delight

a car!

a train!

running on the sidewalk

giggles that can

make the world laugh

hugs that can make

papa cry

so much joy

promise

and hope

God bless you

my Soren

i

love

you

together

together

These two are usually sitting on top of the refrigerator in the apartment where me oldest son, his wife, and, their son live. I am grateful for the love they share as a family.

my back story

Plaza Colon

Above, the Plaza Colon, the main plaza in the city of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Below, Freddy and Carmen, my parents. I recently returned from a trip to be with my dear parents in Puerto Rico. My mom’s sister is dying, and they are taking care of her. It was a bittersweet time. My parents possess a rare kind of love that is sacrificial, wholly other centered, and without measure. I included the picture above because both the beautiful character and kindness of mom and dad, and the city of Mayaguez, are a part of my back story. It was such a pleasure to take walks with my dad and hear him tell stories… it was so good to hold my mom and be reminded of her unending care… it was so amazing to sit next to my mom’s sister while she made me laugh! I am so grateful for the facets of my back story… I hope to follow my folks in giving, loving, and laughter… I hope to share the joy they have given me with my wife and family for many years to come… thank you mom and dad…

my parents

Family Time

Family Time

That’s my dear bride of 30 years in the background, my youngest son in the foreground, and in the middle: my grandson! Family time is the best. By the way, grand-parenthood comes highly recommended!

mom and dad

Mom and dad have been walking together for 54 years. They are the finest example of committed love that I have ever seen, and I am grateful.

Mom and dad have been walking together for 54 years. They are the finest example of committed love that I have ever seen, and I am grateful.

family

Here is the companion image to my previous post.
Here is the companion image to my previous post. This just makes me smile.

Mother and Son

Mother and SonThis is my grandson, Soren, and his mom, Emily. We celebrated his first birthday and I took mucho pictures. Let’s just say that I am still a notch below novice in the great wide wonderful world of photography (my hats off to all of you who work in portrait photography) and can’t seem to capture a good portrait. We had a great time celebrating this little guy.

end of day with my youngest son

My Youngest Son

Taken while we were exploring the train tracks behind our subdivision.