Brown Family Blog: March 2010

CONNOR'S SIXTEENTH BIRTHDAY

Today is all about Connor in my heart. I really don't know what to say except that I miss him and still sometimes want to scream, "NOOOOOO!" But, today especially I miss him. I think about what might have been. I wonder what he would look like and wonder how tall he would be. I think about the keys to a new car for him and that long awaited drivers' license. I think about Italian food. :) I think about singing Happy Birthday and watching him blow out 16 candles.

But, I just decided to share pictures and some of my favorite things about Connor to once again remember what a special young man he was. Nothing new. Just remembering and filling my heart with beautiful memories of a life lived so well in such a short time. And I thank God for the precious years we had. What a gift!

PS. So far only about half my posts are showing up. Don't know what the problem is. The last one should be, "What kind of car..." They show up as posted in "edit posts", but don't appear in blog.

CONNOR LOVED HIS FAMILY...

CONNOR LOVED HIS MOM...

...AND HIS DAD...

CONNOR LOVED HIS BROTHERS AND SISTER...

CONNOR LOVED HIS GRANDPA...

...and his Grandpa loved him.

One of my favorite pictures--Connor walking and listening to his Grandpa.

AND CONNOR LOVED HIS GRANDMA...

Some of my favorite keepsakes of Connor are things he did for me on Grandparents' Day at MCS.

His sweet words on my 60th birthday made me cry.

The time we spent together on his 12-year-old trip will always be treasured memories.

One of my favorite pictures of Connor is when he gave me Piper II for Christmas. He was so proud of taking care of her and keeping it a surprisse until Christmas.

CONNOR LOVED HIS COUSINS...

I imagine that these two would be leaders among their peers...

...and I imagine these three would still be good friends...

and I imagine these two could have been mighty Mustangs together...

and I imagine that these cousins would still be coming up with fun, new things to do at the lake.

CONNOR LOVED TO TRAVEL...

Connor in front of the White House...

and Connor sitting at Congressman Mike Conaway's desk. Hmm. I wonder if there would have been any politics in his future? :)

CONNOR LOVED LITTLE KIDS...

He was never too busy to play with his cousins. A.J. gets a ride...

...and Elijah gets a swing from their older cousin.

CONNOR LOVED BABIES...

He was especially fascinated with their hands.

He just had a way with babies. Olivia and Connor shared some special time together.

CONNOR LOVED SEAFOOD...

However, this 2 or 3 pound lobster nearly did him in. :)

CONNOR LOVED HIS FRIENDS...

You couldn't ask for a better friend than Connor. None of these friends will ever forget their special friend and his influence on their lives.

CONNOR LOVED ANIMALS...

One of his special requests for his 12 year old trip was to visit the Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in the US. Connor and I spent a delightful afternoon at the zoo while Grandpa did some business--one of my favorite memories.