Family, that is. Lots of people say such things, but in my case it's actually true: I have the greatest family ever seen in the history of the world.
My wife pointed out a few cute photos that I hadn't seen before. The first one was taken by a friend of hers in Baku, and she didn't have a digital copy, so I had to scan it. That's why it's not perfect, but check out the hilarious faces!
On the left is a neighbor girl. The middle is my eldest son Anton and Alex is on the right. I keep trying to convince them to try out drama, as I think they would be great, but they are too shy.
Here are a couple of pictures from our trip to London in the summer of 2010. They were taken by a friend who met up with my wife at a botanical garden.
I've never seen such affectionate and empathetic kids as my boys. I hope this world doesn't change them too drastically. Don't grow up too fast, sons!
My sons and my wife in the botanical garden. Often I wish time could slow way down to allow us to linger through the great periods. Getting old should be illegal!
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You have an amazing family. If I were you, I'd never write and spend every waking moment with them. #justsayin
ReplyDeleteHeh! That's pretty much what I am doing these days outside of work.
ReplyDeleteYour boys are so lucky that they get to see the world. I'm sure it has an impact on who they are and how they relate to people. And you're a lucky guy to have such a great family. Hope things are settling down some and you can get back to writing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute! It is scary to think how quickly they grow up, isn't it? We had to explain 9-11 to our six-year-old yesterday. :(
ReplyDeleteAre you moved and settled? I am so envious that you're in Budapest!! (I'm back in the US and homesick for Europe.)
Alison, yes we are settling in fine here in Budapest, though with all the natural stresses of adjusting to new things I haven't gotten back into writing yet.
ReplyDeleteMy two eldest have been friend since they toddlers and at 17 and 16 they still are.
ReplyDeleteYour boys look like fun. If I could've been guaranteed great kids, I might've had one or two.
ReplyDeleteHaven't been to your blog in a while, and it is lovely to come back and find all these great pics and accounts of your travels :)
ReplyDeleteStopping by to to invite you (and your readers) to The Rule of Three Blogfest ---a month-long shared-world fiction extravaganza in October with some great prizes, and of course, some great writing practice and networking.
Characters from published novels as well existing WIPs are all welcome in the town of Renaissance! This is one Blogfest fiction authors ought not to miss...so go ahead and sign up, and spread the word!
you are a lucky guy, Ted.
ReplyDeleteawwwww! :)
ReplyDeleteDamyanti, your blogfest looks fun, but it comes at a bad time for me. I'm not even able to do regular blog posts yet!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Ted. You do have an awesome family. Almost as awesome as mine.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful- brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteCherish every single second...they grow up way too fast.
~bru
Thanks for sharing a bit of your family with us. Time does seem to be any enemy we are powerless against. Let's enjoy what's important while we can!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely family. I'm wondering if the boys look like you or your wife...or a little of both. Doesn't it feel like life moves too fast sometimes? I'd like to freeze-frame a few moments. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteLaila, they look like a mix of both of us. They have my wife's brown eyes, but I think they lean more towards my look, especially my older son.
ReplyDeleteI won't lie, those are two cute kids you have there!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ted, on your family and on being appreciative of them. I landed in your blog through a convoluted link-clicking journey, but I'm glad I found you. If they're a wonderful family that makes you a wonderful parent / husband as well. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteJust popping in to say hi, Ted. Hi, Ted.
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