Certainly, for some of the older generation (which I am a part of) and for movie aficionados, The Magnificent Seven and the daunting role of Chris, played by Yul Brynner brings back some familiar images and probably gets you humming the theme song.
This write-up is not about that genre, although the Magnificent Seven theme resonates for a special event that is coming soon! Awhile back, we paid tribute to the arrival of a special little man and later, we celebrated his fourth birthday and all of the events leading-up to this key event.
Well, the little guy is now approaching his seventh birthday.
Another special occasion.
In that three year span, we can highlight countless activities and events to chart his progress and to detail those little things that he has done to bring a smile and some sunshine to our lives.
These are the things that fond memories are made of.
Things that most of us miss in our hectic and complicated lives.
If we could only stop for a moment and pay attention, it is remarkable what we can capture and experience.
These things may not reach or have the same affect on others, although they have had a profound impact on us: Standing on the deck of a ferry traveling between Burlington and Point Kent with the little guy running on deck asking where the lighthouse is and expecting to arrive in China at the end of the trip.
A routine trip across Lake Champlain for us and a Great Adventure for him! Walking the streets in New York City just before Christmas, with the little guy in awe at the Macy's window presentation and having real Deli vs.
the stuff we get in New Hampshire.
Was convinced that he would be taken with the Skyscrapers and the raw experience of the people and city life None of that made an impression.
We could have been in Timbuktu and he would have had the same reaction.
Funny how you expect a given impression and the actual result is so different.
He also thought that the Parkade in downtown Manhattan was awesome.
Go figure! Well, Robert Downey Jr.
may have found his place in Ironman, however he would flip at seeing what impact his movie character has had on the little guy and all of his friends.
Everything is Ironman.
The helmet, gloves, action figures, sketch books, drinking cups and you name it.
Just hope that they don't attempt to imitate Ironman's aerial stunts! Always a grandparent's concern, although you love to see the theatrics and heroics.
School was a big winner, during this time slice for the little guy.
He overcame a lot of setbacks and obstacles.
A sign of someone that will cope and fare well in life.
Integrated well and put-out some real quality work this school year.
His pictures now have a clear purpose and the artist in him is beginning to show.
Picasso? We'll see.
Although he played in the peewee league, this little guy strutted his stuff every weekend on the soccer field.
Amazing how he handled the ball this season.
Always with an eye on teamwork.
He was the big scorer for the team, the playmaker and the little girl on the team that struggled to keep up always had her eye on him.
Makes a parent and grandparent proud.
The little guy had his cheering section there every weekend.
Maybe, that's part of what keeps him up and moving forward.
There are so many moments that are worth everything to capture and remember.
At this stage, I'm satisfied just sitting down with the little guy and having an ice cream cone at Hayward's or going to his favorite places: the mountains, the ocean or the lakes and simply tooling around.
I hope this life's privilege will always be there.
The chance to spend valuable moments with a special little guy, our grandson Levi.
Unquestionably, Mr.
Sunshine.
To that, with his seventh birthday on the horizon, we wish this special little guy the best birthday ever! Copyright 2011 Author: Edmond Hennessy A Grandpa
This write-up is not about that genre, although the Magnificent Seven theme resonates for a special event that is coming soon! Awhile back, we paid tribute to the arrival of a special little man and later, we celebrated his fourth birthday and all of the events leading-up to this key event.
Well, the little guy is now approaching his seventh birthday.
Another special occasion.
In that three year span, we can highlight countless activities and events to chart his progress and to detail those little things that he has done to bring a smile and some sunshine to our lives.
These are the things that fond memories are made of.
Things that most of us miss in our hectic and complicated lives.
If we could only stop for a moment and pay attention, it is remarkable what we can capture and experience.
These things may not reach or have the same affect on others, although they have had a profound impact on us: Standing on the deck of a ferry traveling between Burlington and Point Kent with the little guy running on deck asking where the lighthouse is and expecting to arrive in China at the end of the trip.
A routine trip across Lake Champlain for us and a Great Adventure for him! Walking the streets in New York City just before Christmas, with the little guy in awe at the Macy's window presentation and having real Deli vs.
the stuff we get in New Hampshire.
Was convinced that he would be taken with the Skyscrapers and the raw experience of the people and city life None of that made an impression.
We could have been in Timbuktu and he would have had the same reaction.
Funny how you expect a given impression and the actual result is so different.
He also thought that the Parkade in downtown Manhattan was awesome.
Go figure! Well, Robert Downey Jr.
may have found his place in Ironman, however he would flip at seeing what impact his movie character has had on the little guy and all of his friends.
Everything is Ironman.
The helmet, gloves, action figures, sketch books, drinking cups and you name it.
Just hope that they don't attempt to imitate Ironman's aerial stunts! Always a grandparent's concern, although you love to see the theatrics and heroics.
School was a big winner, during this time slice for the little guy.
He overcame a lot of setbacks and obstacles.
A sign of someone that will cope and fare well in life.
Integrated well and put-out some real quality work this school year.
His pictures now have a clear purpose and the artist in him is beginning to show.
Picasso? We'll see.
Although he played in the peewee league, this little guy strutted his stuff every weekend on the soccer field.
Amazing how he handled the ball this season.
Always with an eye on teamwork.
He was the big scorer for the team, the playmaker and the little girl on the team that struggled to keep up always had her eye on him.
Makes a parent and grandparent proud.
The little guy had his cheering section there every weekend.
Maybe, that's part of what keeps him up and moving forward.
There are so many moments that are worth everything to capture and remember.
At this stage, I'm satisfied just sitting down with the little guy and having an ice cream cone at Hayward's or going to his favorite places: the mountains, the ocean or the lakes and simply tooling around.
I hope this life's privilege will always be there.
The chance to spend valuable moments with a special little guy, our grandson Levi.
Unquestionably, Mr.
Sunshine.
To that, with his seventh birthday on the horizon, we wish this special little guy the best birthday ever! Copyright 2011 Author: Edmond Hennessy A Grandpa
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