They grow so fast, Part 2

Corey, my second born, in a photo taken in 1984.

So sweet, so independent...so cute!

Corey works hard and is absolutely true to himself and one of the most ethical people I know. I am so happy to know him 0-- and so proud that he's my son!! (And a very handsome boy in his own right!)

They grow so fast, part one...

This is my firstborn, TJ. Isn't he cute?

This photo was taken in 1981.

He's grown up a bit since then -- now he's the Pappa of two equally beautiful babies, Bella and Leo.

This photo was taken in late 2004.

It's amazing to me that my very first baby could possibly be nearly 30!

And yet, he has grown up to be a marvelous man I am very proud of...he has made a much more successful family for his children than his father and I were able to create for him. Not because it's easy for him, but because he and his partner, Wanja, have the strength of will to make it so in spite of the hard times.

TJ lives in Sweden, where it's very hard to get work, and relatively easy to sit back and let the government take care of you. But TJ isn't happy to do that. He has worked hard to find a niche for himself, and he works hard every day that he can get work. His reputation is spreading, and he has hopes of one day soon finding himself a job that he can work at full time and permanently.

And best of all? He's still amazingly cute. ;)