Monday 13 May 2013

13 Arts May Challenge

Required: sketches, stencil and pinwheel

Our eldest son's son, our third grandson; this little boy has been through a lot in his short life but his character, the strength he has to deal with adversity is very much like his lovely Dad. Our eldest son was strong, independent and confident, afraid of very little and willing to try anything, but safety was always very high on his agenda and nothing was done without it being considered. His little man is so much like him, I see our son in him in so many ways. Despite being profoundly deaf due to contracting meningitis on his second birthday and having two cochlear implants fitted five weeks later, he will still put on ear muffs when in the workshop with his other granddad; he is a tough little fellow, willing to try anything, independent and confident... except when it comes to shopping centre Father Christmas'; he is not fond of those at all! This photo was taken at Christmas time and I have cropped it but just out of range there is a Father Christmas who had to move off his chair and stand behind it for the annual photo as that was as close as this little one would get. We have our own friend who plays Santa for us in our home; he hands out gifts the each year and he is able to get closer and occasionally get a hug but not much more. I guess time will change that and one day we will get a photo of this little man on Father Christmas knee.
Thank you for looking and any comments you may leave, best wishes.
 
 
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9 comments:

  1. Oh Susan what a great boy page, love the stencil and the cogs, this page really looks fabulous.

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  2. Oh the story behind the photo is so sweet really, I can't blame kids for not wanting to sit on an old hairy man's knee who you don't even know!! He looks so handsome and quite confident there.. love the colors and papers and cogs and banners.. wonderful layout!!

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  3. Just beautiful!!
    Thank you for playing with 13@rts :)

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  4. I love the big banners... They go so well with the size of the photo. And the colours just stand out in this page.
    You write so lovely too.

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  5. Very interesting layout! Thanks for playing along with 13 arts :)

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  6. Good on your little man for being himself! I love reading about the members of your family, individuals with strong character, so much love shared and an incredibly strong bond tying you all together. Your page is like your grandson, defined and strong. I've said it before and will no doubt say it many times again, you do boy pages so well Susan! Take care of yourself, much love E

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  7. Beautiful layout! Thanks for playing with 13@rts :)

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