Hey, Phred!
Today...
is your day!
Happy Birthday
to our
Southern Gentleman
born in Richmond, Virginia.
It was a wonderful time for our family.
Nico and Sam were so happy
to have you get here!
Gramma B had come to Virginia
to help out before you were born
and stayed for a few weeks after you came.
She spent a LOT of time with you
in the rocking chair.
A month later
Grandma O
came for a visit.
You are special to her
because we named you after your
Uncle Frederick
(Grandma's son who died)
who was named after his
Uncle Frederick
(Grandma's brother).
3 months old
So let's celebrate your life!
Let's celebrate your joy!
giving Dad a slobbery kiss
Let's celebrate your love!
one of my favorite pictures
Nico-Sam-Fred
Let's celebrate wonderful you!
WARNING:
There are probably WAY too many pictures here.
Now that my photos are in a workable state of organization
I can access them.
And there are so many great pictures
that I had a hard time cutting down.
So I just had to stop at
The Millennium.
I figured you'd enjoy the early pictures
that you haven't seen for awhile.
Here we go!
First birthday in Virginia, with Nico
This was a very typical sight,
the three of you boys
enjoying being together.
Picking flowers at Jamestown, VA
This was such a cool place.
There was a very real spirit at the
original site of Jamestown.
We spent a wonderful day there.
You and me at Jamestown
The Feet.
This may have been your first bike ride with Dad
and you loved it!
Richmond, VA
This was in Colorado Springs at an
Army picnic.
Summer, 1991
With Grand-dad in Fairfield, California
Spring, 1992
Colorado Springs
Easter, 1992
Kid Heaven-lizards on the hand included
Ft. Irwin, Ca
Summer, 1993
Now, don't cry!
You loved Belle and took good care of her.
Ft. Irwin, CA
Spring, 1994
Eating ice cream with Sam at Yellowstone
Summer, 1994
5th birthday.
You had just recovered from a BAD case of
the chicken pox
and still had some "polka dots" on you.
And how can we forget our
Ice Castle?
Finished in time for
the 6th Birthday Celebration of...
Sir Frederick of Oak Den
who removed the sword in the stone
and fought the wicked dragon.
Was that fun, or what?!
Fred!
You are so dang cute!
May, 1997
This is just too sweet.
Matching pajamas
and PB Bear
with Jake.
Christmas, 1997
At Gramma's house for Thanksgiving, 1998, with Samo.
Welcoming Miss Abbie into the family.
1999
You were my BEST helper with Abbie.
Do you remember?
You two had a very special bond.
Our multi-family New Year's Eve party.
This was FUN!
YOU
at the beginning of the
New Millennium.
January 1, 2000
You are loved, Fred.
You are also
smart
clever
witty
handsome
charming
thoughtful
kind.
Thanks for being a part of our family!
May this year bring
blessings
to your
heart and mind
and with those blessings
may you share your
goodness
with the world.
xoxoxo
