Safe in HIS Arms...: Favorite Foto Friday

Friday, April 4, 2008

Favorite Foto Friday - Beach Pics!

Sarah didn't really set a theme this week, but since she chose beach pictures I thought I would too. These pictures were made on our first family vacation. (Can you BELIEVE that?? Look how OLD Brent was!) The boys absolutely LOVED the beach. We stayed in my aunt's beach house in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Gabe wouldn't go in the water.. Brent wouldn't come OUT. Precious memories! =-)

Gabe's chasing the birds.. LOL!

We couldn't keep Brent out of the water long enough to get many shots of him..

If you'd like to see more postings on this "FFF" visit Sarah at kissthefrog4me.blogspot.com

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19 comments:

Stephanie said...: Morning, Girl!

I am up WAY too late...this blogging stuff is habit forming. Especially when there are so many fun photos to see.

What sweet pictures! I love how Brent swam like a fish while Gabe preferred to be a landlubber!

Hugs!!!; April 4, 2008 at 1:10 AM
Susan said...: Ahhhh, how precious!!

Thanks for sharing those special memories!

Have a blessed day dear♥; April 4, 2008 at 6:39 AM
Beth Cotell said...: I love beach pictures! Makes me think that warmer weather might really be on it's way....; April 4, 2008 at 6:52 AM
valerie said...: Tonya....those are such precious memories. I'm so thankful for photography.
Have a great weekend.
Love,
Valerie; April 4, 2008 at 7:47 AM
Kim@Seasons of My Heart said...: What sweet widdle pumpkin heads!! Don't they grow up WAY to fast???

It looks like you had a WONDERFUL time.

Unlike Gabe..I'd be RUNNING..the other direction from those birds. lol

Have a BLESSED Friday!!; April 4, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Sarah said...: I love Gulf Shores... haven't been there since 1994 but loved it! Love your beach pics!; April 4, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Rebekah said...: Oh Tonya - I LOVE these pictures ... I love how great Brent looked and how happy all the boys are! I also love the bird chasing picture - that is a right of passage for any beach goer you know! I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to seeing more pictures next week!

God Bless!

Rebekah and Jaden; April 4, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Kathy said...: Beach vacations are wonderful. My husband and I have taken our family to the same Florida beach, the same weeks each summer since they were babies - they're grown now and still join us each year with their familes. The memories we have gathered from these trips are priceless. You have beautiful pictures and precious memories of your family trip. I have been looking into your blog for a couple of weeks and your family is precious. I am so sorry for your loss. Your little guy was beautiful and your loving description of him is a joy to read. Have a wonderful weekend.
Kathy@ Mimi's Garden; April 4, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Jenelle said...: How fun! I'm ready to hit the beach. Great pictures.; April 4, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Kelley said...: What a fun time! I did my post on the beach as well. The beach we are going to this summer is very close to Gulf Shores. I have heard it is beautiful! There is nothing like time spent at the beach together! It is so laid back and relaxing, I love it!! Isn't this FFF a fun meme?

Take care girlfriend!!

Love, Kelley; April 4, 2008 at 1:48 PM
Jodie Wolfe said...: Looks like a great trip.

I wanted to let you know that I am having a book giveaway. To enter all you need to do is post ten struggles you face as a Christian woman and also your age. If you have a few minutes, come check out my blog. Thanks and God bless.; April 4, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Faithful Froggers said...: I just love those photos! Your boys were so little and just so cute. I love the one of Gabe trying to carry the inner tube that is as big as he is! And can you believe my guys had those same flag bathing suits? :)

Happy Friday, my friend!
Love & FROG . . .; April 4, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Our Family of 5 said...: Awesome Pictures!; April 4, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Becca said...: I love beach pics! I miss the beach. We're going in July.

You have a beautiful family - I'll see you next Friday!

Peace and Hugs,
Becca; April 4, 2008 at 9:41 PM
Susan said...: Hey Tonya,

I left a comment this morning, did you get it?

Just checking...

Love you♥; April 4, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Tracy said...: Lovely pictures. I always love looking at FFF's!; April 5, 2008 at 4:58 AM
Susannah said...: I love the US flag swimming trunks! And thanks for the link to FFF. I'll go check it out now.

Hugs, e-Mom; April 5, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Milk Mama said...: I love these photos. They brought a smile to my face. It looks like the boys all had fun together! Brent reminds me of my little brother in looks... probably in manner, too. My brother was a daredevil. He would've been the first one in the ocean and I would've been on the beach calling him crazy. ;); April 7, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Jenileigh said...: FUN!!! I can't wait until our trip. I love the American Flag swim trunks!; April 8, 2008 at 2:10 PM

Brent's Story...

Our son Brent suddenly started to complain with back pain in the fall of 2004. He was playing flag football with the town league and loved to roughhouse with his two younger brothers so the pain was dismissed at first. After having him tested for kidney and bladder infections and finding him clear we finally asked for an MRI of his back. A couple of weeks later (the very day of the MRI) we received a phone call from his doctor saying that a tumor was found in his pelvic area. We were asked how quickly we could get him to St. Jude Children's Hospital - we left IMMEDIATELY. Later that same week we got the diagnosis. It was one that we would NEVER, EVER forget. It was Stage IV Neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nervous system. His chances of survival when diagnosed were 1/4 - 1/3. When he relapsed we were reminded there was NO CURE. There was basically no hope of survival... none outside the HOPE we had in JESUS.

Brent fought long and hard. He was a Christian and LOVED his SAVIOR. He NEVER asked "why" or complained. He took each day as it was - a gift from GOD. Brent went HOME to be with the LORD on January 2, 2007. He was 11 years old. If I've EVER had a "hero" in this world.... it would be him.

If you'd like to read about his AMAZING journey you can visit his caringbridge site caringbridge.org/ms/brentnason