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Just Like Daddy

When Ricky was a baby and toddler, people would always say, "He looks just like his daddy."  Now that Ricky is older, we don't hear that so much about him, but the two things people say about Sean are:  1.  "He has such beautiful eyes!"  and 2. "He looks just like Rick."  If people see Sean with me and don't know Rick they say, "He must look like his Daddy."  I try not to believe that they are intending to say, "That handsome little boy certainly didn't get his good looks from his mother."  Instead, I believe they are saying, "You must be married to a very handsome man."  I am.

Sean found Rick's glasses on the floor a few weeks ago.  We put them on him just for fun and he looked so cute!  I guess he really does look like his daddy!

People may not comment about Ricky looking like Rick as much as they used to, but we often wonder where Ricky gets his busy, happy, energetic personality.  I'm not sure if this video will play or not, but you can try it.  Ricky loves playing basketball, but in all actuality he loves pretty much anything that involves moving around and socializing with friends.



I'm wondering . . . was Rick like this as a child??  I certainly wasn't that involved and energetic. Either way, I am happy with our boys inheriting as many traits from their father as they do.  They could be exact carbon copies for all I care because I happen to think that I am married to the most wonderful man in the world.  If our boys grow up to be just like him, I will have no worries because I know they will grow up to be outstanding fathers and husbands.  They will be men of integrity.  They will be generous, kind, thoughtful, helpful, and patient.  If our boys grow up to be just like Daddy, the world will be a better place for it.

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Dave and Tricia Folsom Family Fun said…
Love the picture of Sean with his Dad's glasses on. People always say that Jack looks just like his Dad and last week Dave was holding him and put his glasses on him and it was the funniest thing! I wish I had taken a picture. And yes, you have handsome little boys and beautiful girls! And yes - they do get much of their good looks from their Mother too!!!
December 8, 2010 at 6:07 AM
Chelsey said…
I never really thought Ricky looked all that much like Rick, but with those glasses on Sean really does. Cute boys! I tried to call the other day and never got you guys at home. I guess I will try another day.
December 8, 2010 at 7:21 AM
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