HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON
Just when did my little Jonny get to be 28 years old and a man?
This is how I will always picture him in my heart. He has always been a hard working, happy guy!
Making Stone Soup with Andy. Andy gave the directions and did the stirring while Jon collected all of the stones and grass or whatever his brother told him to do.
He was very independent and would balance out joy & reward with punishment when he was told not to do something.
One day I found him starting to cross the street without adult supervision.
"Jon, if you cross the street without asking, you will have a time out"
After considerable consideration and weighing the two very carefully....
"OK mom, I'll cross the street and take my time out!"
And then he went skipping out the front door!
But kids do grow up and Jon has grown into a caring, loyal, interesting man. (but he will always be my baby!)
Can you just see the sweetness pouring out of this little boy
Jon and his cousin's Sean & Paul and brother Andy getting ready for a Super Bowl game
Jon in Santa Cruz
This was his neighborhood bud through grade school - Marco.
Jon has always loved animals and still does....ask me to tell you about Joe Montana sometime!
Jon with his cousin Sean & brother Andy on Halloween
Jon helping Jim build the pergola in the backyard.
Jon graduating from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo
Jon fly fishing in Hope Valley near Lake Tahoe
Jon after Andy dressed him up early one morning to meet Brent Jones at preschool.
Brent was sweet enough to autograph Jon's football card.
Jon with his friend Megan at Christmas.
Thank you Jon for being a big part of our lives and reminding us to play more and laugh often!!
"A son holds his mothers hand for a little while......her heart forever." - Author Unknown