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Friday, July 10, 2009

My son is 30 today! Happy Birthday Derek!

WARNING.....PIC HEAVY! PRIDE OVERLOAD! :)


Derek Jerome Peterson, my first born son♥


Played so hard, totally tuckered out!

My 3 sons, (L to R) Joshua, Ryan & Derek

Ryan and Derek and my lovely legs (ick)

Gotta love those high waisted shorts!

One of my all time favorite pics. Ryan and Derek fishing down by the river!

Woohoo! Got one!

Derek with his family at the 4th of July parade last weekend!

Cutler and Daddy


My son and his carving skills!

My son, the volunteer fireman! He makes me so proud!

Happy Birthday Derek! Love you always♥
Mom





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11 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    oh what a wonderful wonderful post about your son Darla!!! You must be so proud of him...and I love your photo montage....what a wonderful Mom you are...

    Happy Birthday Derek!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  2. ReneeJuly 10, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    He is so handsome Darla. And what beautiful grandchildren you have.

    Happy Birthday Derek.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  3. Micki WildeJuly 10, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    So sweet! really lovely post.

    Happy Birthday Derek!!

    Micki x

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  4. Serena LewisJuly 10, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    a lovely birthday post for your son, darla. i hope he has a lovely day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEREK!

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  5. The Art Of HandmadesJuly 10, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    It goes by so fast...do you think they ever know how very much we love them?.....beautiful photos:)

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  6. Jennifer {Studio JRU}July 10, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    What a great post! He has some great carving talents... wow!! Great pictures... happy birthday to him!

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  7. NicolaJuly 10, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Awww that is so sweet! I loved your photos of your boys!!! I can't imagine mine being all grown up as I'm caught up still with sleepless nights, and a noisy crazy house where I have to have eyes in the back of my head. I'm sure they'll grow big quick enough and I'll wonder where the time went.....what a great pumpkin!! It looks like your son is artistic too!!!
    Happy birthday Derek!!!
    xxx

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  8. Art by Darla KayJuly 10, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Thank you all so much for stopping by and for the birthday wishes for Derek!
    I'll have to make sure he see them!♥♥♥ Darla

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  9. Michelle EatonJuly 10, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Happy Birthday Derek!! You have a beautiful family Darla :)

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  10. risaJuly 10, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    How sweet...my oldest turned 25 today...sure does make you feel older, doesn't it?

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  11. A - Zinnia ProductionsJuly 11, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Thump that chest! Wow! My boy is 10, and I'm reminded to cherish every day! It goes by very fast doesn't it? oxoxoxox

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