Proud Individual Gifts

'It's very fashionable these days for a woman to have a tattoo.'

"It's amazing, Darlin', just how fast the kids grow up!"

Butterfly Woman

"Her first word was 'paparazzi'. "

Cry babies.

Impressing dad.

'This is the only part of my old Army uniform that still fits.'

"Those are the names of your children? I went a different route...I memorized my kids' names."

'Sure, a drawing on Facebook has coverage, but nothing wows the family like a spread on the fridge.'

"Mother, I think I'm good enough to exhibit on the living room walls now."

"Your children are adorable...and so shiny!" "Thanks. I them in dish detergent."

'You must be very proud Daphne.'

Children's artwork exhibition.

"Thanks! Carl put his heart and soul into it, along with, of course, lots of mud and a boatload of his own saliva."

'Well, he's definitely got your nose...'

"Isn't he the spitting image of his Dad?"

'Oh Darling, you must be so proud: Your first wart!'

'I'm afraid he's at that age when he's into everything!'

'She posted her first blog today.'

"I won it for being the most noncompetitive in preschool."

'Wow! Your kid looks a lot like you!'

'Is THIS the way you plan to spend your peak learning years?'

'It could have been worse...she might have chosen banking.'

Things I love about Powell River...

"Vanessa has done a not bad de Kooning."

'Dear, Junior ate his first house today!'

"We're so proud. Only 5 months old and already knows how to scroll and swipe."

"Oh, she talk a lot...but only about her children."

This is Twig's scene. Get ready! That's her! Where? There! Too late. Nice shot of Jessie Caldwell. Wasn't she fabulous.

'It is a big day! Ten years ago, yout dad joined the union!'

'Every child is an artist but it appears your Candice is a plumber.'

"Little Lucas doesn't go anywhere without his weighted blanket."

"The pea's the first vegetable I've ever grown. Can you stuff and mount it for me please?"

"We're going to the park to size up the competition."

'Look honey! I can touch my knees!'