March 22, 1971
A baby boy was born
Francis Joseph Graham O'Rourke
arrived at our home
August of 1971
Sister Jennifer is smiling
Sister Stephanie is not quite sure
what is happening
Lots of blue
Pink walls though!!!!
The girls would now be
sharing a room
making room for
their brother
Christening Day
Graham was baptized in the
family christening
'dress'
as were his sisters
and O'Rourke grandchildren
Fun time at Beavers
Grandma and Grandpa Fisher
with their grandchildren
Great get-togethers with the Finn family
\As well as with
Dennis and David
Such fond memories
Fishing up north with his
Dad and brother
One big fish!!!!!
A little fish
Graham with his Aunt Mary
Childhood friends
Graham and Ted
The boys have grown!!!!
Here we are in 1981
Confirmation
Grade 8
cousin Susan
Three Moms and their sons
Graham and Mom
Janette and Ronny
Donna Mae and Shawn
Mountain bike racing at Whistler
White water rafting
Camping in British Columbia
(photo taken by his Dad)
Playing rugby for the U of Windsor
Playing with a Kelowna team in a tournament in
Phoenix Arizona
High five with his dog Hannah
Grade 12 graduation
St. Pat's High School
cousin Kim
Giving his Grandma Fisher a kiss!!!!!
Look at her smile
Priceless!!!!
Do you see the cast on his
left hand??
He sawed if off twice
in order to continue
playing volleyball!
Honest to Pete!!!
'Showing off his braces'
While playing rugby
he got hit in the mouth
His
beautiful straight four front teeth
got knocked out
What did he do?
He shoved them back in until he could get
to a dentist
A trip to Galliano Island BC
to meet the Finn family
Jennifer & Aunt Marion
Gas Town Vancouver BC
Just what are this brother and sister up to????
Here is the birthday boy
with his nephew
'The Boy'
AND THEN........
He met a very special woman
A wee baby boy was born
There was a wedding
The young boy is only interested
in eating!
What can I say
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Another wee baby boy was born
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON
Ohhhhhh mom...that was sooo good! I got tears in my eyes. I have not seen alot of those pictures. the birthday blogs are the BEST! I laughed when I saw the one with Beau's expression watching Graham blow the candles out! Happy birthday Graham!!! L steph
ReplyDeleteWow what a beautiful birthday tribute to your son Graham. These pictures mark the passing of time and are priceless. The family is very lucky and blessed that you have this passion Dianne as they have quite the familial archive.
ReplyDeleteHappy 40 th Birthday Graham :o)
:) DB
ReplyDeleteOh Dianne that was just wonderful. He was and always will be just too cute! Happy Birthday Graham! Loved that picture of us as kids always one of my favourites! Love Kelly
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story Dianne & Joe. Love happy endings. Jeanette
ReplyDeleteSteph: I saw Zoe in the 1981 family photo! I had to look twice at the date...I agree with Steph. The birthday posts are the best as we get to see how your beautiful family has grown over the years. Many Years for Graham, ha ha! Thanks for the smiles this morning Dianne.
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely, I also agree with Steph, on the blogs, Give Graham our best wishes, Happy Birthday, he also was all legs. EB
ReplyDeleteTell Graham I said Happy Birthday!!!!!
ReplyDeleteZoee!