If you want to feel old

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited June 5, 2006 in People
spend a few days with the grandkids. MY son, Jason, just returned from a year in Iraq so he and his horde (his wife, 3 granddaughters ages 8,10, & 11, one grandson (age 2) and their cousin (age 14) descended on my once quiet house.

W celebrated Conner's 2nd birthday
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Meghan, age 10, tries to act very seriously but couldn't pass up the bubble wand
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Naturally we had to do the Disneyworld thing
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Our pool was very popular
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Conner with his mom and grand-mom

I had a few $ left after Disney World for a pizza
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With a few weeks rest I should be ready for another visit.
Harry
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  • Phil U.Phil U. Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2006
    Great looking family there Harry. You deserve a good rest.
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  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited June 1, 2006
    Hey Harry

    So glad to hear Jason has returned home safe and sound.
    Great set of piccies there... that pizza shot is a real winner! thumb.gif
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  • camblercambler Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2006
    Fun!

    And glad to hear he had a safe return. I'm sure I speak for many here when I ask that next time you get a chance, give him my personal thanks. Agree or disagree with the war, I have the utmost respect for those who serve.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2006
    Phil U. wrote:
    Great looking family there Harry. You deserve a good rest.

    Thanks Phil and I'm getting that rest now. :snore
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2006
    Angelo wrote:
    Hey Harry

    So glad to hear Jason has returned home safe and sound.
    Great set of piccies there... that pizza shot is a real winner! thumb.gif

    Thanks Angelo. You will notice that there's no pineapple on that pizza. :D
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • gluwatergluwater Registered Users Posts: 3,599 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2006
    Glad your son is home safely Harry. You have a beautiful family. The Dumbo and pizza shots are just great. I guess all that panning for birds helped you out on the Dumbo shot huh.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2006
    cambler wrote:
    Fun!

    And glad to hear he had a safe return. I'm sure I speak for many here when I ask that next time you get a chance, give him my personal thanks. Agree or disagree with the war, I have the utmost respect for those who serve.

    Thanks and I'll pass on your good wishes when I talk to him later today.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2006
    I love it!

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    You must be very grateful that your son is back safe. And please add my thanks to candler's. Your son deserves our admiration and respect.
    Sid.
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  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2006
    Love the pics,

    But I am SO relieved to know about your son!

    I knew he was due home in April, but I was scared to ask you if he came home, how he was............or anything. I just worried.

    Then you disappeared! Which I didn't notice til yesterday. That really scared me.

    I even PMd someone who didn't know, or something. Anyway, I was still concerned, so I am very glad to see recent photos of your son stateside in your very own house where you have waited all this time!!!!

    ginger (some of the photos are really good: your granddaughter in the pool, it comes to mind.........but there were others.) Flying Dumbo: those expressions are priceless and that is a piano topper shot!
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • fire1035fire1035 Registered Users Posts: 208 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2006
    Great looking grandkids there Harry.

    Please thank your son for me.thumb.gif
  • DJ-S1DJ-S1 Registered Users Posts: 2,303 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2006
    Geez Harry, can't you take a day off and just enjoy your family? You just HAD to sneak in a "something-in-flight" photo, didn't you! lol3.gif

    Love that Dumbo shot. Congrats on your son's safe return!
  • ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2006
    Great shots, Harry. Like everyone else, I love the DIF (Dumbo in flight). Best wishes to your family, it looks like they're getting some well deserved R&R.
    Chris
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2006
    gluwater wrote:
    Glad your son is home safely Harry. You have a beautiful family. The Dumbo and pizza shots are just great. I guess all that panning for birds helped you out on the Dumbo shot huh.

    Thanks Nick. I would had done better with that Dumbo shot if he had feathers. :D
    Harry
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  • Trish323Trish323 Registered Users Posts: 908 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2006
    Harry,

    Want to feel even older??? Get up for a 2 am feeding...and try to go back to sleep!

    Wonderful shots! Look at Connor! 2 already! Looks like fun was had by all...even @ Disney...Laughing.gif.

    Welcome home Jason!!!
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,934 moderator
    edited June 2, 2006
    Hey Harry!

    Looks like the house was full and fun! I like the DIF shot too--mostly for
    the smiles.

    Big welcome home to your son!

    Ian
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
    spend a few days with the grandkids. MY son, Jason, just returned from a year in Iraq so he and his horde (his wife, 3 granddaughters ages 8,10, & 11, one grandson (age 2) and their cousin (age 14) descended on my once quiet house.
    I had a few $ left after Disney World for a pizza
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    All I can say is that better be Pineapple PIZZA Buddy !! rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif
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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited June 3, 2006
    You have a very beautiful family Harry :D It's easy to see where they got their looks. No, not from you lol3.gif

    I'm with Phil. Let Jason know that however folks may feel about what's going on over there, he's admired and respected by the over-whelming majority clap.gif

    The only thing I missed in your pics was the shot of Grndpa riding the Merry-go-round. What's a matta Pops, can't hang on those fast rides anymore? :lol

    You are truly blessed my friend :):

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  • gneufeldgneufeld Registered Users Posts: 58 Big grins
    edited June 3, 2006
    cambler wrote:
    Fun!

    And glad to hear he had a safe return. I'm sure I speak for many here when I ask that next time you get a chance, give him my personal thanks. Agree or disagree with the war, I have the utmost respect for those who serve.

    Here, Here.
  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited June 3, 2006
    nice looking family-

    best wishes to all and thanks to your son for his service-

    I am most grateful-

    george
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2006
    wxwax wrote:
    I love it!

    You must be very grateful that your son is back safe. And please add my thanks to candler's. Your son deserves our admiration and respect.

    Thanks Sid. That is my favorite shot of the group. I am very relieved that Jason is home again.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2006
    ginger_55 wrote:
    Love the pics,

    But I am SO relieved to know about your son!

    I knew he was due home in April, but I was scared to ask you if he came home, how he was............or anything. I just worried.

    Then you disappeared! Which I didn't notice til yesterday. That really scared me.

    I even PMd someone who didn't know, or something. Anyway, I was still concerned, so I am very glad to see recent photos of your son stateside in your very own house where you have waited all this time!!!!

    ginger (some of the photos are really good: your granddaughter in the pool, it comes to mind.........but there were others.) Flying Dumbo: those expressions are priceless and that is a piano topper shot!

    Thanks Ginger. I didn't disappear just had family to attend to. The girls were sleeping in my computer room so my internte access was quite limited.
    Glad you liked the pics.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2006
    fire1035 wrote:
    Great looking grandkids there Harry.

    Please thank your son for me.thumb.gif

    Thanks Billy.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2006
    DJ-S1 wrote:
    Geez Harry, can't you take a day off and just enjoy your family? You just HAD to sneak in a "something-in-flight" photo, didn't you! lol3.gif

    Love that Dumbo shot. Congrats on your son's safe return!

    I do love those flight shots. :D Thanks.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2006
    ChrisJ wrote:
    Great shots, Harry. Like everyone else, I love the DIF (Dumbo in flight). Best wishes to your family, it looks like they're getting some well deserved R&R.

    Thanks Chris. The kids got some R&R, I got exhausted. :D
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2006
    Trish323 wrote:
    Harry,

    Want to feel even older??? Get up for a 2 am feeding...and try to go back to sleep!

    Wonderful shots! Look at Connor! 2 already! Looks like fun was had by all...even @ Disney...Laughing.gif.

    Welcome home Jason!!!

    Thanks Trish. I don't do 2 AM feedings no more. The last time I did one was when I was married to my first wife. She woke me up for the feedings which would have been ok if I had been needed but she was breast feeding. rolleyes1.gif
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2006
    ian408 wrote:
    Hey Harry!

    Looks like the house was full and fun! I like the DIF shot too--mostly for
    the smiles.

    Big welcome home to your son!

    Ian

    Thnaks Ian. We had a lot of fun over those four days. These pics were for the memories and not for the art.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2006
    bfjr wrote:
    All I can say is that better be Pineapple PIZZA Buddy !! rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    Not in our lifetime Ben. biggrinbounce2.gif Conner is being raised right, that's pepperoni.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2006
    Steve Cavigliano wrote:
    You have a very beautiful family Harry :D It's easy to see where they got their looks. No, not from you lol3.gif

    I'm with Phil. Let Jason know that however folks may feel about what's going on over there, he's admired and respected by the over-whelming majority clap.gif

    The only thing I missed in your pics was the shot of Grndpa riding the Merry-go-round. What's a matta Pops, can't hang on those fast rides anymore? :lol

    You are truly blessed my friend :):

    Steve

    Thanks Steve, I am truly blessed. Grandpa went on a number of rides but had to stay on the sidelines for lots of them to take the pictures.

    Jason going to Iraq was hard for a number of reasons. You try to raise them right but they have to make their own decisions. Back in the 80's I was interviewed for an oral history of Vietnam by this dude. My section of the book concludes with this quote:

    "The only thing I got out of it is that my five year old son ain't gonna do what I did. I think there's been a Behret in every expletive war in this country's history, but there ain't gonne be no more Behrets in no more wars".

    Sigh.... Maybe Conner will break our streak.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2006
    Thanks Gneufeld and George wave.gif
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • adrian_kadrian_k Registered Users Posts: 557 Major grins
    edited June 5, 2006
    Angelo wrote:
    Hey Harry
    So glad to hear Jason has returned home safe and sound.

    yay to that, I remember how worried you were before he went.
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