The summer of 1993
Dianne and Joe
Tom and Elaine
We were going to be grandparents for the first time
Baby due February 1, 1994
OH HAPPY DAY
VALENTINE'S DAY
Beau Thomas Sebastian
EIGHT POUNDS FIFTEEN OUNCES
HOLY COW
THIS WAS THE BEST
VALENTINE'S DAY
EVER
Papa Joe made the cradle
Five other babies
started out their lives
in this cradle
Here is Doogie checking out
'the boy'
LAUGHTER, HUGS, KISSES
Great Grandma Fisher
She smothered him with kisses
and
hugged him to bits
Not to mention his Granny!!!
MANY GOOD TIMES ON THE RIVER
The boy and his Dad
And Papa Joe
River rat
Driving the boat on the St. Clair
COSTUMES AND FAVOURITE GET-UPS
His Aunt Jennifer gave him a black
suitcase filled with
Superman
and
Clark Kent clothes
He wore this outfit everywhere!
Do you see the black case?
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
What a great lunch bucket
SPORTS
Mom assisting at second base
Cortina -Grade 8
Flag football
# 40 - Chandler High School
Hiking with Granny and Papa
Fat Man's Pass
South Mountain
Chandler lacrosse
A BROTHER AND HIS SISTER
They are quite the pair
Did you notice his shirt
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
The Boy's team
(and his Dad's)
You know when kids get to a silly stage
Well.................
HOCKEY
Trying his hand at being the goalie
Assistant Coach Dad?
I CLEARLY REMEMBER THIS PHOTO ON THE BIKE
I remember him saying
'Granny look
No hands!!!!!'
He had a big grin on his face
THIS AND THAT
HERE AND THERE
Here we have Papa Joe the boy
Grandma Elaine and the girl
Wonderland Amusement Park
Toronto
The boys in Philadelphia for a
summer hockey camp
Papa Joe Papa Tom the boy and his Dad
FRIENDS BACK HOME IN CANADA
The boy and his childhood friend Jacob
Sitting on top of Papa Tom's garage
Another childhood friend Jake
LAST EVENING
Happy Birthday Beau
from
zoe mom sue donna mae papa joe
granny and dad
three of my favourite
black and white
photos
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beau beau
- gentle, sensitive young man
- multi talented athlete
-family oriented
- full of determination
his granny loves his smile
i totally forgot about the superman briefcase- so funny! jen
ReplyDeleteNot sure how sensitive he is but I forgot he was even a grump when he was was 3 :) he issuch a great kid..happy birthday stud!!
ReplyDeleteOh, he'll be breaking hearts! What a good-looking kid. Nice job, granny!
ReplyDeleteWow your family is really blessed with your creative talent Dianne because of it there is precious history on photos for ever. Your tributes to your grandchildren and other family members and even friends are truly priceless keepsakes. Every family should have a photographer/historian like you. Beau the name is as beautiful as he is handsome :O)
ReplyDeleteAwwwww, our little Beau Beau! Happy 17!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and congratulations on having such a great grandson!
Lisa
Oh Dianne, I,m writing this with tears in my eyes, what a beautiful memory and treasure
ReplyDeletefor all of us, Looking back was a joy that warms my heart. I love your blogs especailly the Family ones, sweet memories.
Beau is our sensitive, talented, stubborn,
and yes so determined. He is the best, we could all learn from that young man. Good job to Steph & Rod. So happy we were able to be with them in their daily routine while they were little. Its just the best thing, GRANDCHILDREN!!!!!!!!! Papa Tom & Grandma!
Another beautiful one Dianne His other Grandma is right what a treasure. I see the poor boy had to share his Birthday with my Mom and Aunt Sue. Have fun. Kelly
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Beau! What wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteJeanette from Calgary